BAE SYSTEMS CONTROLS INC. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160115930 | ENGINE AUTOMATIC STOP/START MECHANISM - An inventive system and method for managing vehicle power is presented. The novel technology provides a means to automatically shutdown a vehicle's engine when conditions are such that engine power is not needed, reducing fuel consumption as well as lowering noise and emissions. A series of conditions are examined to determine whether engine power is needed and hence whether shutdown can be safely performed. The inventive system and method can also determine when power is again needed by the engine and can re-start the engine automatically at such times. | 04-28-2016 |
20160109897 | CONTROL SYSTEM WITH ALWAYS ON CALIBRATION AND TEST AND CALIBRATION AND TEST CIRCUIT - A continuous, always on, high accuracy AC reference signal is added to an AC voltage of interest to calibrate the AC voltage of interest. The AC reference voltage has a first frequency. The AC voltage of interest has a second frequency. A control system having calibration. | 04-21-2016 |
20160069942 | INTERNAL LINE REPLACEABLE UNIT HIGH INTENSITY RADIATED FIELD DETECTOR - Various embodiments for detecting a High Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF) in a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) are provided. The internal detector may be used to test EMI filter pin connectors of a closed LRU. For example, a method comprises setting a selecting switch to a test connector position, thereby connecting a RF signal generator to a testing connection cable. The method further comprises causing the generator to generate a test signal as input into the testing connection cable, and determining if an internal HIRF detector has detected the signal. If the signal is detected, the method further comprises, for each EMI filter pin connector in the LRU, switching the selecting switch to a corresponding test cable coupled to an EMI filter pin connector, causing the generator to generate the test signal as input into the corresponding test cable; and determining if the detector has detected the signal. | 03-10-2016 |
20160061684 | CONTROL SYSTEM, PRESSURE DETECTION SYSTEM, METHODS AND PROGRAMS THEREFOR - A multiple channel control system, pressure detection system, a method and a program are provided. A pressure detection system may include first and second pressure transducers having a common pressure source as an input. The first pressure transducer is a different type than the second pressure transducer. The system also includes a storage device configured to store a look up table having a calibrated relationship between temperature and pressure for the second pressure transducer. The system also includes a processor configured to periodically update the look up table based on pressure detected by the first pressure transducer when a condition is met. | 03-03-2016 |
20150200564 | HYBRID ELECTRIC GENERATOR SET - A portable generator system provides power to a load source including an engine and a generator. The engine drives the generator to provide a generator alternating current (AC) electrical power output. An energy storage system (ESS) provides an ESS direct current (DC) electrical power output. A first inverter is connected to the generator for receiving the generator AC electrical power output and for providing a DC power output. A second inverter is connected to the first inverter and the ESS for receiving the DC power output from the first inverter and the ESS DC electrical power output for providing an AC power output. A first power mode includes the generator maintaining a first generator power output level corresponding to a specified power requirement of a load source, and the ESS providing an additional first ESS power output level for satisfying the specified power requirement of the load source. | 07-16-2015 |
20150160278 | INTERNAL LINE REPLACEABLE UNIT HIGH INTENSITY RADIATED FIELD DETECTOR - Various embodiments for detecting a high Intensity radiated field (HIRF) in a line replaceable unit are provided. For example, an internal detector includes at least one antenna attached to a chassis. The at least one antenna is configured and dimensioned to pick up an electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic field induces a current in the at least one antenna proportional to a magnitude of the electromagnetic field. The internal detector also includes a circuit configured to generate a DC signal based on the induced current in the at least one antenna and a processing section configured to compare the DC signal with a threshold and output a result of the comparison to a built-in test section. The internal detector may be used to test EMI filter pin connectors of a closed line replaceable unit. | 06-11-2015 |
20140107879 | PARALLEL HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND ADAPTIVE POWER MANAGEMENT METHOD AND PROGRAM THEREFOR - A system, computer readable storage device and method for controlling torque in a hybrid electric vehicle are disclosed. The method comprises determining a state of charge of an energy storage device, obtaining a reference state of charge, obtaining an error from a difference between the determined state of charge and the reference state of charge; and apportioning torque between a motor and an engine based upon the error. The motor is electrically coupled to the energy storage device and powered by the energy storage device. A state of charge (SOC) correction factor is determined based upon the error. The SOC correction factor is used to adjust a torque ratio of motor to engine torque that is determined for a given torque command. | 04-17-2014 |
20140066250 | RECUPERATIVE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTING MULTIPLE GEARS AND ENGINE DECOUPLING - A hybrid electric drive system for a hybrid powered vehicle which includes a combustion engine, and a transmission. An electric machine and the combustion engine are coupled to the transmission in the hybrid electric drive system providing engine and/or electric machine drive power for the vehicle. A clutch is mechanically communicating with and positioned between the combustion engine and the transmission to decouple the combustion engine from the transmission. An energy storage system is configured to transfer and receive power with the electric machine, and is configured to recharge using power from the electric machine. A hybrid system controller is configured to respond to a regenerative braking mode of the vehicle. While the hybrid electric drive system is in the regenerative braking mode, the hybrid system controller is configured to initiate shifting of the transmission into one or more selected gears relating to one or more selected electric machine speeds. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060019 | INTEGRATED HYDRAULIC SUPPLY PUMP - A hybrid electric drive system including a hydraulic power system for a hybrid powered vehicle which includes a transmission, and a combustion engine and an electric motor both mechanically coupled to the transmission to provide engine and/or motor drive power for the vehicle. A plurality of hydraulic circuits communicate with an electrically driven hydraulic pump. The hydraulic pump is configured to provide fluid circulation to the plurality of hydraulic circuits. The hydraulic circuits are each connected to the transmission and other corresponding vehicle components. An electrical power supply is configured to power the electrically driven hydraulic pump, and the electrical power supply is electrically communicating with a rechargeable high voltage (HV) battery system. The electrically driven hydraulic pump communicates with the plurality of hydraulic circuits to provide fluid pressure in the hydraulic circuits. | 03-06-2014 |
20140055213 | VERY LOW INDUCTANCE DISTRIBUTED CAPACITIVE FILTER ASSEMBLY - A capacitive filter assembly and method including a housing having a power terminal connection for receiving electrical power. A plurality of capacitors in an electrically parallel configuration coupled to one or more side walls of the housing. The plurality of capacitors electrically communicating with a plurality of respective printed wiring boards (PWB) coupled to the capacitors inside the housing, and the plurality of capacitors being positioned between the power terminal connection in the housing and respective housing ground connections in the housing. A plurality of support structures coupled to the plurality of capacitors, respectively, the plurality of support structures being configured to mate with the respective printed wiring boards, the support structures being mounted in the housing such that the capacitors are coupled to the housing using their respective support structures. | 02-27-2014 |
20140050248 | I/O CONNECTOR INCORPORATING A COLD JUNCTION - A thermocouple connection device for terminating a cold junction of a thermocouple includes a housing configured to receive a substrate including an isothermal block positioned within a hollow interior space. Each of a plurality of connection elements include a first portion coupled to a second portion at a cold junction. The cold junction is positioned within the isothermal block such that the first portion and the second portion extend through opposite ends of the substrate. The first portions and the second portions of the connection elements extend through the housing in opposite directions to each other. A first distal end of the first portion is connectable to a control device, and a second distal end of the second portion is connectable to a hot junction. A resistance temperature device (RTD) is coupled to the isothermal block adjacent the cold junctions for measuring a temperature in proximity of the cold junctions. | 02-20-2014 |
20130285683 | INTERNAL LINE REPLACEABLE UNIT HIGH INTENSITY RADIATED FIELD DETECTOR - Various embodiments for detecting a high Intensity radiated field (HIRF) in a line replaceable unit are provided. In an embodiment, the internal detector comprises a receiving means for receiving HIRF and generating an AC signal proportional to the HIRF, an RF filter configured to sample the AC signal to create a DC signal; and a detecting section configured to compare the DC signal with a threshold and output a result of the comparison to a built-in test section. The internal detector may be used to test EMI filter pin connectors of a closed line replaceable unit. | 10-31-2013 |
20130218409 | AUTOMATIC DYNAMIC CONTROL OF AIRCRAFT CABIN SYSTEMS - An inventive system and method for vehicle cabin control is presented. The method comprises creating one or more collections of set-points, each set-point comprising a duration and settings for one or more cabin features; establishing an order and duration for the set-points; uploading the set-points to a cabin management system; executing the set-points in the established order; and when a request is received, modifying the duration in accordance with user preferences based on the request. In one aspect, the cabin features comprise one or more of lighting, Cabin Ready, Cabin Temperature, Cell Phone Power and Special Purpose features. In one aspect, one of the collection of set-points is the initial features and another of the collection of set-points is the termination features. | 08-22-2013 |
20130179528 | USE OF MULTICORE PROCESSORS FOR NETWORK COMMUNICATION IN CONTROL SYSTEMS - Various embodiments of the present invention relate to use of one or more multicore processors for network communication (e.g., Ethernet-based communication) in control systems (e.g., vehicle control systems, medical control systems, hospital control systems, instrumentation control systems, test instrument control systems, energy control systems and/or industrial control systems). In one example, one or more systems may be provided with regard to use of multicore processor(s) for network communication (e.g., Ethernet-based communication) in control systems. In another example, one or more methods may be provided with regard to use of multicore processor(s) for network communication (e.g., Ethernet-based communication) in control systems. | 07-11-2013 |
20130171405 | PARTICLE ENHANCED COMPOSITION FOR WHISKER MITIGATION - A method of obstructing metal whisker growth that includes providing a conductive structure comprised of a whisker forming metal, and forming a composite coating on the whisker forming metal. The composite coating may include a matrix phase of a polymer and a dispersed phase of reinforcing particles. The reinforcing particles are incorporated into the polymer to provide the composite coating with mechanical properties that obstruct whiskers from penetrating through the composite coating. | 07-04-2013 |
20130159602 | UNIFIED MEMORY ARCHITECTURE - Various embodiments of the present invention relate to a Unified Memory Architecture. The Unified Memory Architecture may use MRAM, phase change memory, and/or any other storage having similar features. | 06-20-2013 |
20130124019 | AIRCRAFT CONTROL APPARATUS AND AIRCRAFT CONTROL SYSTEM - A plurality of control channels each include a power supply, an interface that receives a manipulation signal, an arithmetic processing portion that calculates and generates an operation command signal for actuators based on the manipulation signal, and a signal determination unit that determines a control signal for finally controlling the operation of the actuators and outputs the control signal. The arithmetic processing portions respectively provided in the plurality of control channels have designs different from one another. Each of the signal determination units determines the control signal by receiving a first operation command signal generated by the arithmetic processing portion of the control channel in which that signal determination unit is provided, and a second operation command signal generated in the arithmetic processing portion of another of the control channels, and comparing the first operation command signal and the second operation command signal, and outputs the control signal. | 05-16-2013 |
20130054060 | ENGINE AUTOMATIC STOP/START MECHANISM - An inventive system and method for managing vehicle power is presented. The novel technology provides a means to automatically shutdown a vehicle's engine when conditions are such that engine power is not needed, reducing fuel consumption as well as lowering noise and emissions. A series of conditions are examined to determine whether engine power is needed and hence whether shutdown can be safely performed. The inventive system and method can also determine when power is again needed by the engine and can re-start the engine automatically at such times. | 02-28-2013 |
20130041530 | PARALLEL HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND ADAPTIVE POWER MANAGEMENT METHOD AND PROGRAM THEREFOR - A system, computer readable storage device and method for controlling torque in a hybrid electric vehicle. The method comprises determining a state of charge of an energy storage device, obtaining a reference state of charge, obtaining an error from a difference between the determined state of charge and the reference state of charge; and apportioning torque between a motor and an engine based upon the error. The motor is electrically coupled to the energy storage device and powered by the energy storage device. A state of charge (SOC) correction factor is determined based upon the error. The SOC correction factor is used to adjust a torque ratio of motor to engine torque that is determined for a given torque command. | 02-14-2013 |
20130041514 | HYBRID ELECTRIC GENERATOR SET - A portable generator system provides power to a load source including an engine and a generator. The engine drives the generator to provide a generator alternating current (AC) electrical power output. An energy storage system (ESS) provides an ESS direct current (DC) electrical power output. A first inverter is connected to the generator for receiving the generator AC electrical power output and for providing a DC power output. A second inverter is connected to the first inverter and the ESS for receiving the DC power output from the first inverter and the ESS DC electrical power output for providing an AC power output. A first power mode includes the generator maintaining a first generator power output level corresponding to a specified power requirement of a load source, and the ESS providing an additional first ESS power output level for satisfying the specified power requirement of the load source. | 02-14-2013 |
20130040778 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A method for operating an engine and an integrated starter/generator/motor (ISGM) disposed in a hybrid electric vehicle, which includes launch and deceleration processes. The ISGM is used to both launch the vehicle and start the engine. The deceleration process includes operating a first clutch to disengage the engine from the ISGM during an initial phase, and engaging a second clutch during the initial phase to direct substantially all regenerative energy to provide the only source of electrical energy to recharge the energy storage device. | 02-14-2013 |
20120320517 | OBSOLESCENCE TOLERANT FLASH MEMORY ARCHITECTURE AND PHYSICAL BUILDING BLOCK (PBB) IMPLEMENTATION - An electronic module and method for updating an electronic device wherein the electronic module is connected to a circuit board having one or more memory interfaces which may be embodied as processors in the electronic device. One or more semiconductor devices electrically communicate with an electrical circuit within the module. A programmable memory device including non-volatile memory electrically communicates with the electrical circuit of the electronic module. The programmable memory device includes a program having code saved therein. The code defines a multiplicity of functions for the electronic module for communication between the electronic module and a memory interface or processor of the electronic device. Electrical connection elements are attached to a substrate on a bottom side of the electronic module for electrically connecting the electrical circuit of the electronic module to the circuit board for communication between the programmable memory device and the memory interface or processor. | 12-20-2012 |
20120145786 | WEAPONS SYSTEM AND TARGETING METHOD - A weapon system comprises a first, second and third sensor and a range detecting means. The weapon system further comprises a weapons platform removably mounted to a moveable vehicle. The weapons platform includes a gun. The first sensor is mechanically attached to the gun for sensing an image. The second sensor senses a position of the gun, including at least an elevation and azimuth. The third sensor detects a rate and altitude of the moveable vehicle. The range detecting means detects a range of the gun to the target. The weapon system also comprises an image processor for processing the image from the first sensor, a display for displaying the processed image and a controller. The controller calculates an expected impact point for a round of fire based upon the sensed and detected data, and superimposes the expected impact point on the processed image on the display. | 06-14-2012 |
20120138734 | HYDRAULIC GROUND PROPULSION SYSTEM - A hydraulic ground propulsion system for an aircraft. The system comprises a wheel, axel, an aircraft power interface device, an electric motor, a hydraulic system, a drive assembly and a controller. The wheel is rotatably coupled to the wheel axel. The aircraft power interface device interfaces an aircraft power source. The electric motor is coupled to the aircraft power interface device and receives power from the aircraft power source through the aircraft power interface device. The hydraulic system is driven by the electric motor. The drive assembly mechanically couples the wheel axel to the hydraulic system. The drive assembly is mechanically driven by the hydraulic system. The drive assembly transfers energy from the hydraulic system to the wheel axel. The controller controls the electric motor and the hydraulic system based upon a pilot torque command. | 06-07-2012 |
20120127638 | ESS WITH INTEGRATED DC/DC CONVERTER AND HYBRID POWER ELECTRONICS - A power system for connecting high voltage components includes an enclosure having an interior space. A plurality of high voltage (HV) components are removably coupled to the enclosure and positioned in the interior space of the enclosure. The plurality of HV components are electrically coupled to each other. A motor is positioned outside the enclosure, and the motor is electrically interconnected through the enclosure to one of the HV components. A heat sink is positioned within the interior space for providing thermal heat transfer away from the components. | 05-24-2012 |
20120125746 | HYBRID VEHICLE HIGH VOLTAGE MULTIPLE BATTERY DISCONNECT - An apparatus for selectively connecting and disconnecting a high voltage source includes a mechanical actuator including a plurality of stations. Each station includes connection elements that are electrically connectable to one or more corresponding high voltage modules which are part of a plurality of high voltage modules. The plurality of high voltage modules are electrically connectable to each other. The mechanical actuator has a connected position and a disconnected position for simultaneously electrically connecting each of the plurality of high voltage modules to each other, and for simultaneously electrically disconnecting each of the plurality of high voltage modules from each other. | 05-24-2012 |
20110283525 | Die Cast Rotor With Steel End Rings to Contain Aluminum - A rotor for an electrical inductor motor or an induction generator includes a core having spaces formed in the core. The rotor also has a first end ring. The first end ring has a first hub portion. A first ring is connected to the first hub portion by first spokes. The rotor also has a second end ring. The second end ring has a second hub portion. A second ring is connected to the second hub portion by second spokes. The first end ring is secured to the core. The second end ring is rotated a predetermined amount so the first spokes are misaligned with the second spokes. The second end ring is connected to the first end ring and the core. The core, the first end ring and the second end ring form a substrate. An aluminum conductor is cast to the substrate. The aluminum conductor fills in the spaces and around the first and second spokes to form a cast rotor. | 11-24-2011 |
20110209933 | HYBRID DRIVE SYSTEM FOR HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A hybrid electric drive system is provided for driving a medium or heavy duty vehicle. The drive system includes an internal combustion engine configured as the primary source of motive power. The engine is coupled to a front-most axle and a first drive shaft in mechanical communication with a middle drive axle. The drive system also includes an electric motor and a clutch assembly; and a second driveshaft in mechanical communication with the electric motor and a rear-most drive axle. When the electric motor is not in active operation, the clutch assembly disengages the electric motor from the rear-most drive axle. | 09-01-2011 |
20100207634 | ROBUST AC CHASSIS FAULT DETECTION USING PWM SIDEBAND HARMONICS - A method, apparatus and computer program for detecting an AC chassis fault on one or more DC/AC converters having a load is disclosed, including receiving a chassis voltage V | 08-19-2010 |
20100198536 | BATTERY HEALTH ASSESSMENT ESTIMATOR - A battery state of health estimator and similar method, system and computer product is disclosed providing for a estimate of a state of health (SOH) of one or more batteries, comprising, estimating a sampling of internal resistances of the one or more batteries, generating a time history of the internal resistance over a predetermined amount of time, generating a cumulative internal resistance histogram from the time history, calculated a final estimate of internal resistance of said one or more batteries which represents the calculated SOH of said one or more batteries and comparing the calculated SOH to a predetermined critical resistance threshold. If the calculated SOH is less than the predetermined critical resistance threshold, the battery is in no worse than a “Blue Monday” condition, and if the calculated SOH is greater than the critical resistance threshold, then the one or more batteries has failed. | 08-05-2010 |
20100171387 | Die Cast Rotor With Steel End Rings to Contain Aluminum - A rotor for an electrical inductor motor or an induction generator includes a core having spaces formed in the core. The rotor also has a first end ring. The first end ring has a first hub portion. A first ring is connected to the first hub portion by first spokes. The rotor also has a second end ring. The second end ring has a second hub portion. A second ring is connected to the second hub portion by second spokes. The first end ring is secured to the core. The second end ring is rotated a predetermined amount so the first spokes are misaligned with the second spokes. The second end ring is connected to the first end ring and the core. The core, the first end ring and the second end ring form a substrate. An aluminum conductor is cast to the substrate. The aluminum conductor fills in the spaces and around the first and second spokes to form a cast rotor. | 07-08-2010 |
20100066586 | RANGE AND AZIMUTH RESOLUTION ENHANCEMENT FOR REAL-BEAM RADAR - Disclosed is a method, means for and computer program for enhancing range and azimuth resolution in a two-dimensional (2D) image generated by a frequency modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) radar for providing enhanced situational awareness in autonomous approach and landing guidance (AALG) system by forming and displaying a two-dimensional (2D) model of landing conditions from received range and azimuth real beam radar (RBR) signals by rendering one or more target locations and amplitudes in both range and azimuth, selecting a region of interest from the displayed 2D model to enhance the one or more target locations in the selected region of interest, selectively applying range and azimuth resolution enhancement using a first and second beamforming approach or applying azimuth only resolution enhancement by using just the second beamforming approach to obtain an one or more accurate target location estimations and combining the enhanced one or more target locations to render an enhanced 2D image. | 03-18-2010 |