33rd week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150224990 | APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING VEHICLE SPEED AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - An apparatus for automatically controlling a vehicle speed includes a first unit configured to drive data of a vehicle from electric control units (ECUs) to determine driver's habits, a second unit configured to receive the drive data from the ECUs and receive a driver's habit value from the first unit to control a speed of a smart cruise control apparatus, a third unit configured to guide the driver visually or audibly by using information about a result of controlling the smart cruise control apparatus by the second unit, the drive data and driver's habit information, and a fourth unit configured to monitor the result of controlling the smart cruise control apparatus or drive data generated while the smart cruise control apparatus is operated to transmit the controlling result or the generated drive data to the first unit. | 2015-08-13 |
20150224991 | VEHICLE DRIVING CONTROL APPARATUS - A vehicle driving control apparatus is provided for controlling an own vehicle to track a target vehicle. The vehicle driving control apparatus includes: (1) means for acquiring an actual relative speed of the target vehicle to the own vehicle; (2) means for detecting occurrence of an event which causes the actual relative speed to discontinuously change; (3) means for setting a target acceleration of the own vehicle based on the product of a relative speed gain and a tracking relative speed when the own vehicle tracks the target vehicle, the tracking relative speed being normally set to the actual relative speed; and (4) means for correcting, upon detection of occurrence of the event by the detecting means, the tracking relative speed so as to gradually increase the absolute value of the tracking relative speed from a value that is less than the absolute value of the actual relative speed. | 2015-08-13 |
20150224992 | METHOD FOR CHANGING A DRIVING STRATEGY FOR A VEHICLE AND VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A method for changing a driving strategy for a vehicle, wherein the driving strategy is based on at least one maneuver line of a plurality of maneuver lines, and wherein the maneuver lines and the driving strategy exhibit a dependence of a movement parameter as a function of a distance parameter. The method compares the driving strategy with a movement of the vehicle and corrects at least one maneuver line based upon the comparison between the movement of the vehicle and the driving strategy and also changes the driving strategy on the basis of the plurality of maneuver lines after correcting at least one of the maneuver lines if the movement of the vehicle and the driving strategy satisfy a predetermined condition. | 2015-08-13 |
20150224993 | VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD - A vehicle control device that sets a target drive force based on a vehicle speed and an accelerator opening degree, in which if a running mode is switched from a normal mode to an acceleration requirement mode, the target drive force is set based on the accelerator opening degree and the vehicle speed at the time of mode switching. | 2015-08-13 |
20150224994 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A TWO-SPEED TRANSMISSION WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR - A method for the control of a two-speed transmission with an electric machine in a vehicle that is operating in overdrive. The motor torque (M) produced by the electric machine is at first controlled independently of a driver's indication (F) in such manner that an approximately constant vehicle speed is reached. | 2015-08-13 |
20150224995 | DRIVING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A driving assistance apparatus includes: an estimation unit configured to estimate a brake-on vehicle speed as a vehicle speed at which a driver of a vehicle starts a brake operation, based on information related to deceleration of the vehicle and vehicle-speed information; a deceleration-operation-point calculation unit configured to calculate location information of a deceleration-operation point where the driver of the vehicle starts a deceleration operation, based on the brake-on vehicle speed; and an information presentation unit configured to present driving assistance information for prompting the driver of the vehicle to perform the deceleration operation, corresponding to the calculated location information of the deceleration-operation point and a running position of the vehicle. | 2015-08-13 |
20150224996 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING THE CHARGE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A device and method for estimating the charge of a motor vehicle. A device for estimating the charge of a combustion or hybrid powered motor vehicle comprising an automatic transmission, comprising a module for determining the charging of the vehicle capable of determining if the vehicle is charged and an activation module for activating a program for controlling the automatic transmission on the basis of the determination of the charging of the vehicle. The module for determining the charging comprises a first unit for estimating a first slope value on the basis of the acceleration of the vehicle derived from the driving force and the longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle, a second unit for estimating a second slope value on the basis of the moment of inertia applied to a non-driving wheel of the vehicle and the engine and resistant torques and a third unit for determining the charging of the vehicle on the basis of the first and second slope values. | 2015-08-13 |
20150224997 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENGINE AND POWERTRAIN CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for expediting updating a vehicle's powertrain calibration table. The table is updated with data generated on-board a given vehicle while being matured with data downloaded from a cloud-based network, the downloaded data generated on-board one or more other vehicles having matching powertrain characteristics. Regions of a vehicle's calibration table where sufficient data is not generated on-board a given vehicle is populated with data from one or more other vehicles having sufficient data for those corresponding regions. | 2015-08-13 |
20150224998 | Systems and Methods For Scheduling Driver Interface Tasks Based On Driver Workload - A driver interface system includes a processor programmed to receive driver interface tasks to be executed and to selectively delay or prevent at least some of the driver interface tasks from being executed based on a driver workload. The driver workload is derived from a variability of an activity level of a driver relative to a mean value of the activity level as represented by a recursively computed determinant of a covariance of the activity level. | 2015-08-13 |
20150224999 | TRACK SUPPORT OF AN ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM AT GROUND LEVEL FOR LAND VEHICLES, RAIL COMPRISING SUCH A TRACK SUPPORT AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION - This support ( | 2015-08-13 |
20150225000 | PROPULSION CONTROL DEVICE OF HYBRID VEHICLE - A propulsion control device of a hybrid vehicle that enables, during an operating state of a train, flexible control corresponding to the operating state includes a total control section that totally controls a power generating device, a power storage device, and a load device. The total control section monitors total generated power in all converters in a train formation and controls, on the basis of the total generated power and a fuel consumption characteristic of engines, speed we of the engines and generated power of the converters to further reduce a total fuel consumption in the formation. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225001 | CENTER PLATE FOR A RAILWAY CAR AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A center plate assembly for use in a railcar includes a substantially square standoff portion configured to be inserted into a center plate pocket defined in a portion of a sill assembly. The center plate assembly also includes a lower cap portion configured to be coupled to a truck assembly. The center plate assembly further includes a weld portion positioned between and extending from the standoff portion and the lower cap portion. The weld portion defines a weld region for coupling the center plate assembly to the sill assembly. The weld region is arcuate. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225002 | RAILWAY INSPECTION SYSTEM - In one aspect of the present disclosure, a railway inspection system is shown. The system includes: an unmanned self-propelled vehicle, a sensor, a position system and a control system. The unmanned self-propelled vehicle is adapted to travel on a railway track ahead of the train and has a sensor configured to detect an adverse railway condition. The positioning system is configured to determine the position of the self-propelled vehicle. The control system in communication with the sensor and the train; wherein the control system communicates the adverse railway condition to the train. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225003 | CONTROL OF A RAIL VEHICLE - An infill balise is provided for making available a state of a route component (for example of a signal) which lies ahead in the direction of travel of a rail line. Depending on a state of the route component, the infill balise brings about a change of the European train control system (ETCS) mode of a rail vehicle if the rail vehicle is in a manual travel mode or is not in a monitored travel mode. The presented solution has the advantage that the infill balise can ensure safety even in a manual ETCS mode (for example a staff responsible mode or an on-site mode). The solution can preferably be used in conjunction with ETCS level 1 applications. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225004 | Collapsible Rolling Cart - Collapsible, substantially pre-assembled carts include a collapsible folding cart for hanging files with folding assemblies at each end of the cart, such ends being folded inwardly to a stored position and moveable to a deployed open position. Locking members removably are attached to folding assemblies and maintain the folding assemblies in a deployed position and such members are between spaced elongated legs, which have a caster on the lower ends thereof. A horizontal support is removably attached to the legs adjacent to the casters and remote from the locking members. Each locking member includes a handle generally medial thereof with a handhold usable to maneuver the cart. The locking member may include a rigid planar member or a U-shaped rigid member with spaced slots or keyholes that connect to spaced headed pins on the folding assemblies. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225005 | Foldable Trolley - A foldable trolley comprises a supporting frame having two lateral rods with a roller disposed at each of two ends of the lateral rods, opposite inner sides of the two horizontal lateral rods being coupled interlockingly with a cross connecting rod for compressing and expanding; a supporting plate placed on the expanded supporting frame comprising a plurality of plates connected with ligaments for forming a multi-section foldable structure; and a handle set comprising two vertical supporting rods with lower ends pivotally connected to the two lateral rods of the supporting frame, and upper ends sleevely connected to a dismountable horizontal rod. Thereby, after the horizontal rod and the supporting plate of the combinational structure are dismounted, the cross connecting rod between the two lateral rods of the supporting frame can be collapsed for forming a compact structure with a decreased volume. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225006 | Multifunctional Utility Cart - A multifunctional cart is disclosed. The multifunctional cart has a frame and a pair of arms, with the arms extending outward from the frame, and a plurality of platform support members attached to the pair of arms at spaced distances outward from the frame. A platform is slideably engageable between platform support members, providing a height adjustable surface. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225007 | TUGGER AND RIDER CART ASSEMBLY - A tugger cart that has a first side, a second side and a locking portion is provided. The first side and second side may include guide wheels aligned in an upward slant. The locking portion may include a rocking arm that is pivotally attached to the tugger cart. The rocking arm may include a lock pedal and an unlock pedal. A rider cart may include a first side and a second side. The first and second side may include wings that are slanted upward, similar to the guide wheels. The rider cart may be pushed onto the tugger cart and the wings may roll along the guide wheels. The rider cart may apply pressure to the lock pedal and the unlock pedal may pivot upward, locking the rider cart onto the tugger cart. To unlock the rider cart, the unlock pedal may be pushed downward, and the rider cart may be removed. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225008 | AUXILIARY PUSHER DEVICE - An auxiliary pusher device for pushing a wheeled cart along a surface, the cart equipped with a handle for pushing the cart. The device includes an adjustable length chassis, a grip element connected to the chassis for engaging and gripping the handle of the cart, a drive wheel connected to the chassis, and a motor engaged with the drive wheel. The motor is operative to apply a drive force to the drive wheel, thereby applying a corresponding drive force to the chassis and via the grip element to the cart. The drive force includes a force component substantially parallel to the surface causing the cart to move on the surface. A hand grip is connected to the chassis allowing a user of the device to guide the direction of the cart. A parking station for the device and a method for use of the device is also discussed. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225009 | STEERING DEVICE - A steering device includes a steering column capable of a telescopic adjustment, a support bracket provided with an insertion hole, a movable tooth member fitted into the insertion hole with play in an axial direction, and a stationary tooth member arranged so as to face the movable tooth member. The movable tooth member has a first tooth, and is elastically displaceable to both sides in the axial direction from a predetermined neutral position. The stationary tooth member with a second tooth engageable with the first tooth is moved in a lateral direction to be brought into contact with the movable tooth member and to be separated therefrom. As a result, the second tooth is allowed to engage with the first tooth, and engagement between the first tooth and the second tooth is released. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225010 | IMPACT ABSORBING TYPE STEERING SHAFT - An impact absorbing type steering shaft, which has one end coupled to a steering wheel of a vehicle, for absorbing impact energy by being contracted at the time of collision of the vehicle includes: an inner shaft having an engagement region on one side, the engagement region having a male tooth portion formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof; and an outer shaft having a female tooth portion formed on an inner circumferential surface thereof, the female tooth portion being slidably engaged with the male tooth portion when the engagement region of the inner shaft is inserted into the female tooth portion. The inner shaft has an impact absorbing region formed on the other side from the engagement region so that an outer diameter of the impact absorbing region becomes larger toward the other side of the inner shaft. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225011 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING APPARATUS - An electric power steering apparatus has a first rolling bearing and a second rolling bearing rotatably supporting an output shaft. The first rolling bearing is provided between an inner peripheral surface of a through-hole of a gear housing and an outer peripheral surface of the output shaft. The second rolling bearing is provided between an inner peripheral surface of an intermediate plate press-fitted and fixed in an opening portion of the gear housing and the outer peripheral surface of the output shaft. An outer peripheral portion of the intermediate plate has alternately arranged large diameter portions and small diameter portions, and the large diameter portions are press-fitted in the gear housing. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225012 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DEVICE - An electric power steering device includes a motor, a drive pulley that is connected to the output shaft of the motor and includes helical teeth, a driven pulley that is arranged coaxially with a rack shaft and includes helical teeth, and a belt that is wound around these pulleys and includes helical teeth meshing with the respective helical teeth of both pulleys. Internal teeth on a belt each are formed to have a tooth thickness that is reduced toward both ends thereof along the width direction of the belt. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225013 | DRIVE SYSTEM, DRIVE UNIT, CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD - A drive system includes: an inverter circuit including switching circuits for multiple phases, each of the switching circuits including an upper arm and a lower arm connected in series, and each of the upper and lower arms including multiple switching devices connected in parallel; a motor driven by the inverter circuit to generate steering torque; and a control device configured to control the inverter circuit. When detecting a fault in at least one of the multiple switching devices connected in parallel in any of the arms during use of a vehicle, the control device drives the remainder of the multiple switching devices in the arm where the fault is detected, until the vehicle is brought to a prescribed vehicle non-use state. The control device restricts driving of the remainder of the multiple switching devices when the vehicle is brought to a vehicle use state from the prescribed vehicle non-use state. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225014 | STEERING CONTROL DEVICE - A steering control device is provided that calculates a white line approach suppression steering reaction force that is based on a distance in which a host vehicle is separated from either a left or a right white line when the host vehicle approaches the left or a right white line. The steering control device applies a steering reaction force to a steering unit that receives steering input from a driver, based on the white line approach suppression steering reaction force, and upon determining that the other among the left and right white lines cannot be detected and a distance between the host vehicle and the left or right white line is decreasing, the white line approach suppression steering reaction force is limited. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225015 | STEERING CONTROL DEVICE - A steering control device includes a steering reaction force control unit that applies a steering reaction force to a steering unit in accordance with a steering reaction force characteristic that is based on steering torque and steering angle of the steering unit in which the steering torque increases as the steering angle increases. A curvature detection unit detects a curvature of a white line. An offset unit calculates an offset amount that increases as the detected curvature increases and that offsets the steering reaction force characteristic such that a neutral point of the steering is moved in a curve direction according to a magnitude of the detected curvature. A lateral acceleration detection unit detects a lateral acceleration of a host vehicle. An offset suppression unit suppresses an increase in the offset amount more as an absolute value of the detected lateral acceleration increases. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225016 | TOW BEHIND STEERABLE CADDY TRAILER - A steerable caddy trailer is provided that has an improved structure including a main frame assembly, spindle assemblies attached to each end of the main frame for attachment of a wheel, a pair of swinging arms forwardly extending from the main frame and pivotally attached to the main frame, and tie rods connecting the swinging arms with the spindle assembly such that pivoting of the swinging arms steers the wheels. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225017 | STEERING CONTROL DEVICE - A steering control device is provided that calculates a white line approach suppression turning amount that is based on a distance between a host vehicle is separated from either a left or a right white line when a host vehicle approaches either a left or a right white line. The steering control device controls a turning unit for turning a turnable wheel based on the white line approach suppression turning amount, and upon determining that the other among the left and right white lines cannot be detected and a distance between the host vehicle and the left or right white line is decreasing, an increase in the white line approach suppression turning amount is inhibited while permitting a decrease in the white line approach suppression turning amount. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225018 | STEERING ASSIST DEVICE - There is provided a steering assist device that allows a vehicle to avoid departing from a lane. A basic target current value setting unit sets a basic target current value on the basis of steering torque and a vehicle speed. A current compensation value computation unit computes a current compensation value for compensating the basic target current value on the basis of a lateral deviation and a lateral deviation variation rate such that the lateral deviation and the lateral deviation variation rate get close to zero. A target current value computation unit computes a target current value by subtracting the current compensation value computed by the current compensation value computation unit from the basic target current value set by the basic target current value setting unit. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225019 | HOLLOW STRUCTURE WITH FLANGE - A hollow structure for installation as cross member or longitudinal member in a motor vehicle includes a hollow member which is made of light metal and has at least one hollow chamber. The hollow member has a wall which is formed with a slot. A flange sized to extend through the slot has a leg configured to rest by a formfit against a side of an inner surface area of the hollow member and at least one area which is coupled to an outer surface area of the hollow member. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225020 | JOINT STRUCTURE FOR MEMBERS OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF METAL - A Joint structure for members of different kinds of metals comprises a first member formed from a metal sheet, and a second member formed from a metal sheet having a coefficient of thermal expansion greater than that of the metal sheet for the first member, wherein the first member and the second member are superimposed on each other and spot-joined together at a plurality of positions in a first direction, and the second member has a bead portion extending along a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, at a position between adjacent ones of the spot-joined points. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225021 | STOWABLE FLOOR ASSEMBLY FOR PACKAGE DELIVERY VEHICLES - A stowable floor panel system includes a horizontal railing coupled to a sidewall of a package delivery vehicle where the horizontal railing includes an upper and a lower track that are spaced apart from each other. The upper track defines an upper channel, and the lower track defines a lower channel. A hinge assembly couples a stowable floor panel to the horizontal railing. A hinge body has a plurality of relief features and an upper projection extending from a rail receiving body portion and a lower projection extending from the rail receiving body portion opposite the upper projection. When the hinge body is inserted in the railing and rotated 90 degrees the upper projection seats in the upper channel, and the lower projection seats in the lower channel. A hook assembly maintains the stowable floor panel in a stowed position and includes a cam block with a cam surface that is configured to direct the hook to a rest position with the hook-shaped portion disposed generally parallel to the sidewall of the package delivery vehicle. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225022 | Tonneau Cover Having a Draw Cord - A tonneau cover assembly for attachment about a top of a perimeter of a cargo box of a pickup truck. The tonneau cover assembly including a cover, a support frame and a securing plate having at least one locking member. The securing plate preferably includes two locking members each of which is biased toward a first position in which the respective locking members prevent the securing plate from disengaging from a closed position with respect to the support frame. The locking members are preferably interconnected to opposite ends of a draw cord. The draw cord preferably has a pull loop so that the draw cord can be pulled in order to draw the respective locking members away from the respective first positions, so that each locking member resides in a second position, which allows the securing plate to disengage from the support frame. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225023 | ONE-PIECE POLYMERIC COMPOSITE RAFTER - A one-piece polymeric composite rafter, a method of forming a one-piece polymeric composite rafter and a vehicle that includes the one-piece polymeric composite rafter. The one-piece polymeric composite rafter includes a first elongate beam, a second elongate beam, a first fastening portion having a first ledge projecting between a first end wall of the first elongate beam and a first end wall of the second elongate beam, where the first fastening portion projects longitudinally beyond the first end of the first elongate beam towards the first end of the second elongate beam; and a second fastening portion having a second ledge projecting between a second end wall of the first elongate beam and a second end wall of the second elongate beam, where the second fastening portion projects longitudinally beyond the second end of the first elongate beam towards the second end of the second elongate beam. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225024 | FOLDAWAY TRUCK BED EXTENDER - A foldaway truck bed extender provides a truck bed extension that is unobtrusive regardless of whether the extender is deployed or folded away so that the extender can be permanently affixed to a vehicle without changing the vehicles cargo hauling capacity or functionality. The extender comprises a planar body having rotatable sidewall extensions all configured to fit within a thin low profile area. The extender rotates folds to and deploys from a tailgate of a truck or other vehicle. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225025 | VEHICLE DRAG REDUCTION APPARATUS - Drag reduction apparatus ( | 2015-08-13 |
20150225026 | FRONT AIR-FLOW STREAMLINING STRUCTURE OF AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - In a front air-flow streamlining structure of an automotive vehicle comprising a cover front portion of an under cover of a vehicle front portion and an air dam provided at a front bumper, a deflector is provided between the air dam and a front wheel house to be spaced rearward apart from the air dam, to project downward, and to extend in a vehicle width direction, an outward end portion, in the vehicle width direction, of the air dam is provided substantially continuously to the deflector, a pocket portion enclosed by the cover front portion, the air dam, and the deflector is provided such that an inward side, in the vehicle width direction, thereof opens, and a traveling-air intake portion which opens so as to take in traveling air toward the pocket portion is provided at the air dam. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225027 | POWER EQUIPMENT DEVICE WITH REMOVABLE ATTACHMENTS - The disclosed technology relate to a device and system that include an outdoor power equipment power unit or cart configured to releasably couple a number of different interchangeable attachments or work implements to a common power unit, where some attachments include and/or require operator presence control, while other attachments do not include and/or require operator presence control. The outdoor power equipment power unit includes a power transfer coupling member operatively coupled to the drive shaft and configured to transfer rotational power to the associated attachment; and an operator presence actuation member operatively coupled to the operator presence control member, the operator presence actuation member configured to rotate in response to user actuation of the operator presence control member. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225028 | FIFTH WHEEL LOCKING MECHANISM - A fifth wheel includes a top plate having a throat that is adapted to receive a kingpin of a trailer. A pair of locking jaws are pivotally connected to the top plate and pivotal between a closed configuration where the pair of locking jaws block passage of a kingpin out of the throat and the locking jaws are held primarily in compression and an open configuration where a kingpin may pass into and out of the throat. Each of the pair of locking jaws has an engagement surface adapted to engage a kingpin positioned in the throat when the pair of locking jaws are in the closed configuration. A locking member is movably attached to the top plate and a mechanism urges the locking member into engagement with the pair of locking jaws when the pair of locking jaws are in the closed configuration. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225029 | Overhead conveying device having column gantries - The invention relates to an overhead conveying device ( | 2015-08-13 |
20150225030 | BICYCLE SEATPOST ASSEMBLY - A bicycle seatpost assembly comprises a first cylinder, a second cylinder, a positioning structure, and a mechanical position informing structure. The second cylinder is configured to be telescopically received in the first cylinder. The positioning structure is configured to relatively position the first cylinder and the second cylinder such that a positional relationship between the first cylinder and the second cylinder is continuously adjustable within an adjustable position range of the bicycle seatpost assembly. The mechanical position informing structure is configured to inform a user that at least one of the first and second cylinders reaches a reference position. The reference position is defined between a maximum-length position and a minimum-length position of the adjustable position range. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225031 | DISPOSABLE BICYCLE SEAT COVER - A disposable seat cover for covering the seat of a bicycle or similar vehicle during to use. The disposable seat cover comprises a cover body and an elastic rim. The cover body is sized and adapted to be placed over a conventional bicycle seat such that it completely covers the exterior surface thereof. The elastic rim is adapted to be stretched over the perimeter of the conventional bicycle seat and down past the bottom edge around the perimeter of the conventional bicycle seat when the cover body is placed thereon, enabling the disposable seat cover to be secured on the conventional bicycle seat. When in place, the disposable seat cover can be removed by stretching the elastic rim outwards, away from the conventional bicycle seat and lifting the cover body off of the conventional bicycle seat. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225032 | Adjustable Bag Harness For A Bicycle - A harness for mounting a non-pannier bag to a pannier mount. The harness has an upper frame member having at least one fastener for releasably attaching the upper frame body member to the mount, a lower frame body member disposed distally from the upper frame body member and configured to releasably engage with a lower frame portion of the mount. A connecting member attached between the upper frame body member and the lower frame body member. Two upper straps, each having a fixed end extending outwardly from one of the upper frame body and the connecting member, at least one of the upper straps being adjustable in length. Each of the two upper straps having a connector at a free end configured to releasably connect with one another to form a first loop. At least one lower strap attached at one end to the lower member, each at least one lower strap being adjustable in length and configured to be connectable to one of the upper frame body member and first loop so as to form a second loop. The first loop and the second loop together forming a receiving area for releasably securing the non-pannier bag to the pannier mount. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225033 | COMPACT FOLDING BICYCLE WITH SINGLE FRAME HINGE - A bicycle is configured for conversion between expanded and folded arrangements and includes a main frame assembly comprising a main frame member coupled with the front assembly, rear wheel carriers extending from the main frame member along a first orientation and a bottom bracket protruding from the main frame member along a second orientation. A front assembly of the vehicle includes a quick release, a head tube configured to receive a fork and a seat tube configured to receive a saddle. The main frame assembly further includes elongate seat stays coupled with the rear wheel carrier and each seat stay includes a latch configured for locking with a quick release provided to the front assembly. With seat stays latches released the head tube and seat tube pivot together relative to the main frame member on a single hinge during conversions between the expanded and folded arrangements. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225034 | INFANT SCOOTER - A vehicle for infants includes a footboard, a chassis with front and rear chassis supports, two front wheels, at least one rear wheel, a bar extending vertically from the front chassis support, a handle extending from the bar to be gripped by the vehicle's user, and optionally a removable seat. The vehicle is steered by the user's particular application of weight applied to the footboard in which the application of more weight to one side of the footboard (or the shifting of weight) causes the front wheels of the vehicle to steer the vehicle in the direction of that side. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225035 | BICYCLE STEM - A bicycle stem, which is adapted to be mounted between a handlebar and a steering tube of a bicycle, includes a body and a clamping member. The body has a clamping end and a connecting end. The connecting end of the body has a through hole for accommodating the steering tube. The body defines a pair of sliding grooves on a top thereof. The clamping member has a hook grip portion and a blade portion extending from one end of the hook grip portion. The blade portion of the clamping member has a pair of sliding protrusions formed on a bottom and slid into the sliding grooves of the body so that the clamping member is slidably mounted to the body. Under this arrangement, the hook grip portion of the clamping member cooperates with the clamping end of the body to clamp the handlebar. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225036 | VEHICLE HAVING A SWIVEL WHEEL - A tricycle may be operable between a first mode of operation steerable by a tricycle rider, and a second mode of operation steerable by an individual pushing the tricycle. A rider handle, in the first mode, may be configured to be rotationally coupled with the stem in a manner permitting a tricycle rider to exert forces on the rider handle and thereby turn the fork, and the rider handle in the second mode, being configured to be rotationally uncoupled from the stem, preventing forces on the rider handle from turning the fork. At least one rotation restrictor may be included for preventing the front wheel from turning to a position where the front wheel axis leads the fork axis, and for maintaining the front wheel axis in a position trailing the fork axis both when the tricycle is propelled by a tricycle rider in the first mode and when the tricycle is pushed from behind in the second mode. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225037 | SPRING-SUSPENDED BICYCLE HAND GRIP - Disclosed is a bicycle grip ( | 2015-08-13 |
20150225038 | TORQUE ELEMENT FOR A MOTOR-DRIVEN BICYCLE - A method of preventing rotation of an axle of a bicycle including a dropout having a recess. The method includes coupling a motor to the axle, attaching a torque element to an end of the axle, engaging the torque element into the recess in the dropout, and inhibiting rotation of the axle relative to the dropout in response to torque from the motor. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225039 | Hand and foot motor driven vehicle particular bicycle | 2015-08-13 |
20150225040 | HYDROFOIL - A hydrofoil, suitable for kite surfing and jet skiing, comprises a keel fin having a first end portion for fastening to a board; and a front wing and a rear wing which are arranged one behind the other in the travel direction and are connected to a second end portion of the keel fin; wherein a connecting rod is situated on the second end portion of the keel fin and detachably connects the wings to the keel fin; and wherein a plate is situated on an outer side of the keel fin and on an outer side of at least one of the wings, and via detachable fastening means is braced to the connecting rod so as to detachably fasten at least one of the wings to the keel fin. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225041 | FLOATING MOUNTING BASE FOR AN UMBRELLA - A floating mounting base for supporting a vertical support in water includes a housing having an integrated top wall, bottom wall and side wall defining an enclosed, interior chamber for maintaining a weighting material below a surface of the water. The base housing further defining an opening in the top wall thereof and a vertical support receiver defined within the interior chamber for receiving and supporting the vertical support in the substantially vertical position. The housing further defines at least one opening to enable the weighting material to be placed within the enclosed, interior chamber. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225042 | FLOATING CONSTRUCTION - A floating construction ( | 2015-08-13 |
20150225043 | FLOATABLE SUBSEA PLATFORM (FSP) - A subsea facility for hydrocarbon recovery in deep waters and methods of installation are provided. More specifically, the subsea facility equipment is on multiple modules equipped with a buoyancy system to allow the modules to sink to the sea floor. The modules can be attached and unattached to each other, thus allowing for a module to be raised to the surface for repairs without affecting the rest of the subsea facility. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225044 | SURF FIN INCLUDING INJECTION MOLDED PRE-IMPREGNATED COMPOSITE FIBER MATRIX INSERTS - A fin for a water sports board including leading and trailing edges, and a base extending therebetween along a longitudinal base axis. A fin axis extends generally perpendicular to the longitudinal base axis, both axes residing within a longitudinal plane. First and second opposed side faces are formed on generally opposed sides of the longitudinal plane. First and second insert pre-preg sheets formed of structural strands bonded by a resin material are disposed adjacent respective ones of the first and second side faces on generally opposed sides of the longitudinal plane. An injection molded resin material is disposed between the first and second insert pre-preg sheets. A core is positioned between the first and second insert pre-preg sheets and is of a density less than the injection molded resin material. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225045 | Watercraft Fin Plug Assembly - The present disclosure describes a fin plug assembly for removably mounting a watercraft fin on a watercraft. In some embodiments the fin plug assembly includes a fin plug, a fin plug finishing insert and in some instances, a shelf-like support that is configured to house the fin plug assembly. Methods of making, methods of installing, and tools for installing the fin plug assembly in a watercraft are also described. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225046 | APPARATUS FOR WALKING AND RESTING UPON THE WATER WITH IMPROVED WALKING STABILITY - A water walking apparatus having two inflatable pontoons, each with respective holes in their top surfaces for a footwell. A platform support may expand and contract when in use so as to accommodate variable spacing between the pontoons. The platform support may include curved saddle, which straddles over the curved outer surface of a pontoon, securing the platform support to the pontoons. A platform upon which a user may sit may be connected to the platform support by a neck received into a hole in the bottom of the platform. The platform may include a backrest member, and a strap that may serve as a ladder step when the backrest member is rotated rearwardly and down, into the water to allow a user to step on the continuous strap and climb up onto the platform. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225047 | CARRYING DEVICE FOR SIDE-SCAN SONAR - A carrying device for a side-scan sonar, including a suspension rod, a hanging rack, and a flange. The side-scan sonar is in fixed connection to the lower part of the hanging rack. The suspension rod includes a suspension unit, a universal joint, and a tension rod. The flange is disposed below the lower part of the tension rod. The hanging rack includes a Z-shaped main cross beam. Two U-shaped hooks are disposed at two ends of the Z-shaped main cross beam for supporting the side-scan sonar. A vertical drag hook is disposed in the inner side of each of the two U-shaped hooks for hanging the side-scan sonar. The flange is fixed in the center of the Z-shaped main cross beam. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225048 | INFLATOR - An inflator used for inflation of an object such as life jackets, life boats, etc is revealed. A needle-shaped shaft is driven by a transmission arm to pierce a seal of a gas cylinder on the inflator. Thus compressed gas in the gas cylinder is released and flowing through the inflator to inflate the object. The needle-shaped shaft is arranged with two color areas for representing state of the inflator. The color area is displayed through windows of the inflator to show the state now. The inflator features on simple structure, convenience in use, reduced cost and precise movement. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225049 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR NEUTRALIZING UNDERWATER MINES - A mine neutralizing device that includes a buoy. The buoy includes a mine neutralizing device capable of swimming to an undersea mine to neutralize it. A method for neutralizing undersea mines includes locating an undersea mine, placing a buoy containing a mine neutralizer near the mine, and swimming the mine neutralizer to the undersea mine. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225050 | WEAPON CLEARANCE APPLIANCE FOR CLEARING WEAPONS, SUCH AS UNDERWATER MINES, UNDER WATER, UNMANNED UNDERWATER VEHICLE HAVING A WEAPON CLEARANCE APPLIANCE OF THIS KIND, AND METHOD FOR THIS PURPOSE - The present disclosure provides a method for clearing weapons that have been sunk in waterways using a weapon clearance appliance. The weapon clearance appliance comprises means for detachable connection to an unmanned underwater vehicle, so that the underwater vehicle is a safe distance away when the weapon is detonated. The volume of the weapon clearance appliance is chosen such that the buoyancy force which acts on the weapon clearance appliance under water compensates for the force of gravity acting on the weapon clearance appliance. Therefore, the weapon clearance appliance has neutral buoyancy, as a result of which, after the weapon clearance appliance has been released from the underwater vehicle, there is no need to retrim the underwater vehicle. Therefore, there is no need for trimming devices on the underwater vehicle. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225051 | CONTROLLING BUOYANCY OF AN UNDERWATER VEHICLE USING A DUAL-INTERNAL-RESERVOIR CONFIGURATION TO ENHANCE EFFICIENCY OF INFLATING AND DEFLATING AN EXTERNAL CHAMBER - An underwater vehicle may include a buoyancy control system configured to use a dual-internal-reservoir configuration to enhance efficiency of changing buoyancy of the underwater vehicle. The buoyancy control system may utilize an incompressible fluid (e.g., oil or water) that is transferred between a first internal reservoir and an external chamber to affect buoyancy of the underwater vehicle. In exemplary implementations, a compressible fluid (e.g., air) may be used to inflate or deflate a second internal reservoir. The second internal reservoir may be disposed within the buoyancy control system so that it can act on the first internal reservoir by applying a compressive force or a tensive force on the first internal reservoir, depending on the pressure differences between the two reservoirs. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225052 | Method and Apparatus for Precision Tracking of Approaching Magnetic-Detonated and Traditional Impact Torpedoes - Capturing or impeding traditional or supercavitating torpedoes from striking a side or entering the keel area of a capital ship depends on very precise tracking. Because supercavitating torpedoes travel at about 550 miles/hr, even milliseconds will be vital, perhaps causing a countermeasure weapon, like a supercavitating cannon shell, to disrupt its cavitation but not impeding its slower motion toward the ship. Likewise, capture curtain soft-kill defense allows not one second to be squandered because of inaccurate tracking. One purpose of the invention is to scatter, in and around the roughly calculated path of the torpedo, tiny, inexpensive balls that have sonar, magnetometers and other active and passive sensors to aid Fire Control predicting arrival time and where it will strike. Over time, smaller swarms of measurement balls are continually launched as tracking precision improves. Countermeasures are constantly updated by Fire Control. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225053 | CYCLIC PITCH ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR COUNTER-ROTATING PROPELLERS - A counter-rotating propeller system comprises a cyclic pitch system connected to a first plurality of propeller blades and a variable pitch system connected to a second plurality of propeller blades. The first plurality of propeller blades and the second plurality of propeller blades are configured to rotate about a common axis. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225054 | VESSEL PROPULSION APPARATUS - A vessel propulsion apparatus includes a drive shaft that is rotationally driven by a prime mover, a drive gear connected to the drive shaft, a front gear that engages the drive gear, a rear gear that engages the drive gear and that is disposed behind the front gear, a dog clutch that selectively engages one of the front gear and the rear gear, and an oil passage that passes through the inside of the front gear and that guides oil from a forward space in front of the front gear to a rearward space behind the front gear. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225055 | OUTBOARD MARINE MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND CONVERSION KIT - An outboard trolling marine motor assembly, conversion kit and method for converting a string trimmer into an outboard motor assembly. The assembly and kit featuring a propeller, a clamp assembly, a spacer and a mounting bracket. The propeller having a plurality of blades radially extending from a centrally located hub featuring a substantially centered non-circular recess. The propeller and spacer suitable for being mounted to a non-cylindrical prop-shaft. The clamp having a U-bolt with spaced apart threaded ends, fasteners and a block with a semi-circular slot and a plurality of apertures for receiving the ends of the U-bolt. Slot and U-bolt forming a substantially annular interior region. The mounting bracket having a pivotable body and at least one adjustable clamp for securing the motor assembly to a portion of a watercraft. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225056 | VESSEL PROPULSION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A vessel propulsion apparatus includes a dog clutch that selectively engages either a front gear or a rear gear, an intermediate shaft rotatably supported by the front gear and by the rear gear and that rotates together with the dog clutch, a propeller shaft to which rotation of the intermediate shaft is transmitted, a lower case containing a drive gear and other elements, and a thrust transmitting member that receives a forward-direction thrust from the propeller shaft and that transmits the thrust to the lower case without transmitting the thrust to the intermediate shaft. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225057 | SHAFT MADE OF FIBRE COMPOSITE MATERIAL WITH FIREPROOF BULKHEAD FEEDTHROUGH - The invention relates to an input shaft ( | 2015-08-13 |
20150225058 | MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY FOR LIFTING A BALLOON - A lift assembly for use during inflation of a balloon envelope is provided. The lift assembly includes a plate structure that has a set of cavities. Each cavity includes one or more openings passing through the plate. One or more pistons are coupled to the plate through at least one of the openings of each cavity in the set of cavities. Each piston has a hollow tube portion projecting lengthwise from the at least one opening, a flange attached to the hollow tube portion and a grabber portion in communication with the flange. The grabber portion includes a plurality of bearings for grabbing a stud attached to an apex of the balloon envelope. A handle portion is coupled to the plate. The handle is arranged to lift the balloon envelope when the bearings have grabbed a given stud. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225059 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR MOVING OBJECTS BASED ON A BUOYANCY FORCE - According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first pipe and a second pipe, where at least a portion of the first pipe is within the second pipe. The first pipe has a first gas in a first space and a second gas in a second space. The first gas is in an amount to generate a buoyancy force that exceeds at least a gravity force of the apparatus to position the apparatus in a stationary state at a first distance relative a ground, wherein the first pipe is movable relative to the second pipe. The apparatus further includes a first fixture coupled to the second pipe to secure the apparatus in the stationary state at the first distance relative to the ground without supporting the apparatus. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225060 | Methods and Mechanisms for Balloon Launching - A method for balloon launching may include loading a pre-packaged balloon and payload into a shell structure. The pre-packaged balloon may be pulled out of its packaging in a vertical direction, for instance using a gantry crane. The gantry crane may be configured to inflate the balloon from the top of the envelope. The balloon may be inflated while substantially within the shell structure, which may provide protection from wind gusts. A vehicle, such as a heavy forklift, may provide mobility and support for the balloon and shell. Optionally, once the balloon is inflated, the vehicle may move the balloon/shell combination at a rate and direction substantially matching the current wind direction/speed. Furthermore, after reaching a zero-velocity condition relative to the wind, the vehicle may assist and/or initiate the opening of the shell. A tether connecting the balloon to the shell structure may be disconnected, allowing the balloon to launch. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225061 | JOINTS IN FIBRE METAL LAMINATES - An aircraft panel with a laminate structure is provided that comprises a stack of a plurality of metal sheet layers, at least one fibre reinforced adhesive layer, and at least one cover segment. At least one outer layer of the metal sheet layers comprises at least two separate metal sheets that overlap with each other along their respective commonly adjoining edges, providing an overlapping joint of the two separate metal sheets. The at least one fibre reinforced adhesive layer comprises fibre elements embedded in a matrix structure. One of the at least one fibre reinforced adhesive layers is arranged between two adjacent metal sheet layers. Further, the at least one cover segment is arranged on an outside surface of the laminate structure, the cover segment covering a region of the overlapping joint. Still further, the at least one cover segment comprises at least one layer of reinforcement fibres. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225062 | PART OF A FUSELAGE OF AN AIRCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT COMPRISING A KEEL BEAM AND AN AFT LOWER SHELL - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a part of a fuselage of an aircraft having a longitudinal axis, the part including a keel beam and a lower rear shell, each being made from composite materials of the type comprising fibers and of which a part of the fibers extends continuously between the keel beam and the lower rear shell. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225063 | Energy-Absorbing Beam Member - An energy-absorbing (EA) beam member and having a cell core structure is positioned in an aircraft fuselage proximate to the floor of the aircraft. The cell core structure has a length oriented along a width of the fuselage, a width oriented along a length of the fuselage, and a depth extending away from the floor. The cell core structure also includes cell walls that collectively define a repeating conusoidal pattern of alternating respective larger and smaller first and second radii along the length of the cell core structure. The cell walls slope away from a direction of flight of the aircraft at a calibrated lean angle. An EA beam member may include the cell core structure and first and second plates along the length of the cell core structure on opposite edges of the cell material. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225064 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A SHELL COMPONENT FOR AN AIRCRAFT OR SPACECRAFT - A method of manufacturing a shell component for an aircraft or spacecraft includes positioning a skin panel, which includes a skin of the aircraft or spacecraft and first and second stringers stiffening the skin, opposite a frame having first and second mouseholes for receiving the first and second stringers, elastically bending the skin panel, inserting the first stringer into the first mousehole, and releasing the elastic bend to insert the second stringer into the second mousehole. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225065 | Stiffening Element, Method For Coupling The Same, And Shell Component For An Aircraft Or Spacecraft - A method for coupling a first and a second stiffening element for a skin of an aircraft or spacecraft, wherein the first stiffening element has a cross-sectional profile with first and second web portions extending from a flange portion of a predefined width toward the skin includes forming a coupling zone of the first stiffening element wherein the second web portion is at least partially removed to expose an inner surface of the first web portion, and a step of fastening a coupling element, for coupling the stiffening elements, to the coupling zone of the first stiffening element. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225066 | RAIL SYSTEM FOR SEAT ASSEMBLY IN AN AIRCRAFT - A rail system, in particular for assembling or fastening seats in an aircraft, includes an assembly rail, in particular a seat rail for assembling or fastening a seat, a first panel, in particular a first floor panel for arrangement next to and substantially in parallel with the assembly rail, and at least one cover element which is movable between a first position in or on the first panel and a second position for covering the assembly rail, wherein an upper surface of the at least one cover element in the second position is located substantially in a plane with a surface of the first panel. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225067 | RAIL SYSTEM FOR SEAT ASSEMBLY IN AN AIRCRAFT - A rail system, in particular for assembling or fastening seats in an aircraft, includes an assembly rail, in particular a seat rail for assembling or fastening a seat, a first panel, in particular a first floor panel for arrangement next to and substantially in parallel with the assembly rail, at least one cover element which is movable for covering the assembly rail, and a levelling device for levelling the upper surface of the first panel, in particular for levelling a recess or depression in said panel when the at least one cover element covers the assembly rail. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225068 | PRESSURE RELIEF PANEL GUARD - A pressure relief panel guard for use with a pressure relief ceiling panel having a perimeter and positioned in an aircraft cargo bay ceiling. The panel guard including a mounting structure attachable to the cargo bay ceiling, and having a mounting portion and a guard support portion, and a guard structure releasably supported by the guard support portion of the mounting structure. The guard structure having a perimeter wall and a central opening between the perimeter wall sized such that when supported by the guard support portion of the mounting structure at the pressure relief ceiling panel the pressure relief ceiling panel is vertically aligned with the central opening with the perimeter wall extending about the perimeter of the pressure relief ceiling panel and the perimeter wall does not overlap the pressure relief ceiling panel or otherwise restrict operational access to the pressure relief ceiling panel from below. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225069 | AIRFLOW MODIFICATION PATCH AND METHOD - An airflow modification patch | 2015-08-13 |
20150225070 | Retaining Device for Insulation in an Aircraft - A method and apparatus for installing insulation. An apparatus comprises an elongate member having a first end and a second end. The elongate member is configured to be positioned between a first frame and a second frame to hold an insulation blanket against a skin panel. The first end comprises an angled portion configured to rest against the first frame. The second end comprises a curved portion configured to receive the second frame and hold the elongate member on the second frame. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225071 | Tilt Wing Aerial Vehicle - A multi-engine aircraft is disclosed which is convertible from horizontal flight mode to a vertical flight mode. The aircraft comprises an aircraft fuselage defining a fuselage longitudinal axis, and the first and second wing attached to the fuselage. Each wing defines first and second wing segments. The first segments are translatable about the fuselage longitudinal axis, from a horizontal mode position adjacent the second wing segments to vertical fight mode wherein the first wing segment are substantially offset from the second wing segments. An aircraft propulsion unit is attached to each of the first and second wing segments. The propulsion units attached to a common wing being disposed in substantial axial alignment when the aircraft operates in a horizontal flight mode, and being substantially offset when the aircraft operates in a vertical flight mode. A senor unit is connected to a forward portion of the fuselage. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225072 | STOWABLE AND DEPLOYABLE UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can be deployed from a small stowed package for flight and stowed back into the package after the flight is complete is disclosed. The UAV is retracted to a volume that is less than half of it's fully deployed volume. This allows the UAV to be transported to any desired field position on a truck or other convenient transportation. The UAV may also be launched from a ship deck. In a further aspect, the flexible deployment of the UAV will allow a single UAV to be used in place of multiple types of UAVs. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225073 | STIFFENED PANEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A method of manufacturing a stiffened panel having a skin and at least one substantially elongate stiffener having a longitudinal groove forming a cavity. At least one storage device for storing and releasing electrical energy. The longitudinal groove is filled with at least one storage device for storing and releasing electrical energy. The storage device is covered with a skin which forms the cavity together with the longitudinal groove of the stiffener. A stiffened ring can be derived from the method. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225074 | APPARATUS TO ELIMINATE BACK DRIVE IN PUSH PULL SYSTEM OF ROTOR AIRCRAFT AND RELATED METHODS - Apparatus and methods for eliminating back drive in a push pull type control system, are provided. An exemplary apparatus includes a control rod including a pair of spaced apart piston displacement members each configured to carry a check valve. The apparatus also includes a pair of opposite-face check valves each configured to seal against respective opposing face of a piston head to form a hydraulic lock, preventing back drive in the control system. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225075 | AIRCRAFT COMPRISING A LANDING GEAR HAVING ONE WHEEL PROVIDED WITH AN ELECTRIC MOTOR AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR SAID ELECTRIC MOTOR - An aircraft comprising a landing gear, having at least one wheel rotatably driven by an electric motor, and a motor control system. The control system comprises a control panel, presenting a first control configured to deliver a torque or power value to the motor along a direction of forward travel of the aircraft and second control configured to deliver a taxiing speed value along a direction of reverse travel, a control unit connected to the control panel and to the electric motor, presenting a first arrangement configured to control, in torque or power, the motor according to the value delivered by the first control, and a second arrangement configured to control, in speed, the motor according to the taxiing speed value delivered by the second control, and a speed sensor configured to measure the taxiing speed of the aircraft, and to transmit this speed information to the control unit. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225076 | PRESSURE JET PROPULSION SYSTEM - The pressure jet propulsion disclosed herein generally includes an air compressor for generating a mass flow of compressed air and a mast mount assembly in fluid communication with the air compressor for receiving and channeling the mass flow of compressed air. A positioning system supports the mast mount assembly and is movable on-demand to relocate the mast mount assembly relative to a center of gravity in response to environmental changes. Furthermore, at least two blades are in fluid communication with the mass flow of compressed air from the movable mast mount assembly, which is discharged through an outlet at an angle relative to an axis of rotation to cause rotation of the blades. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225077 | Helicopter Rotor Blade Clamp - An apparatus comprises frame plates, lever arms, a linkage assembly, bridge arms, upper pad assemblies, and lower pad assemblies. The lever arms are operative to pivot relative to the frame plates. The linkage assembly is pivotally coupled to the frame plates and to the lever arms. The bridge arms are pivotally coupled to the lever arms. The upper pad assemblies are pivotally coupled to the bridge arms. Lastly, the lower pad assemblies are pivotally coupled to the frame plates. Pivoting the lever arms in a first direction translates the upper pad assemblies towards the lower pad assemblies, and pivoting the lever arms in a second direction translates the upper pad assemblies away from the lower pad assemblies. Actuation of the linkage assembly is operative to cause the lever arms to pivot. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225078 | ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM - A rotor drive system ( | 2015-08-13 |
20150225079 | REMOTELY OR AUTONOMOUSLY PILOTED REDUCED SIZE AIRCRAFT WITH VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING CAPABILITIES - An aircraft having a vertical take-off and landing (“VTOL”) propulsion system aircraft, smaller than a standard manned aircraft and remotely or autonomously piloted. The aircraft comprises a symmetrical airfoil shape for the center body section that consists of ribs and spars maintaining an open area in the center. Situated within the open area of the center of the aircraft resides a duct system consisting of a ducted fan and five outlet vents. The main outlet vent functions as the exhaust exiting the aft portion of the aircraft, with the remaining four ducts used for the VTOL capabilities exiting the underside of the aircraft. The aircraft can have a range of wingspan, which can be scaled to satisfy needs and requirements, with a blended wing body that incorporates the inlet and duct system. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225080 | TETHERED WING SYSTEM FOR WIND ENERGY USE - A tethered passive wing system for the conversion of flow energy into electric energy which exhibits optimized aerodynamic and mechanical properties for reliable and efficient operation and is only connected through one or more tensile elements to a converter unit and comprises an optimized combination of rigid, non-flexural structural elements such as, for example, beams and shell structures and flexible fabric structures, such as, for example, membranes, films, laminates. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225081 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXECUTION OF RECOVERY ACTIONS ON AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - Provided herein are systems and methods for providing reliable control of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). A system for providing reliable control of the UAV can include a computing device that can execute reliable and unreliable programs. The unreliable programs can be isolated from the reliable programs by virtue of executing one or more of the programs in a virtual machine client. The UAV can initiate a recovery action when one or more of the unreliable programs fail. The recovery action can be performed without input from one or more of the unreliable programs. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225082 | CARGO HANDLING SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS - Cargo handling systems and methods for a freight deck of an aircraft are provided, as well as mobile transport apparatus. In at least one example, the system includes a support structure, at least one mobile transport apparatus, and a plurality of locking devices. The support structure is configured for at least partially supporting at least one cargo unit on the support structure, Each mobile transport apparatus is configured for selectively moving over the freight deck to a plurality of locations on the freight deck, for selectively engaging to the at least one cargo unit, for selectively propelling said at least one cargo unit over said freight deck while the apparatus is engaged to the at least one cargo unit, for enabling said at least one cargo unit to be deposited at a desired said location supported on said support structure, and for selectively disengaging from the at least one cargo unit. Each locking device is configured for selectively releasably locking the at least one cargo unit with respect to the freight deck at said desired location. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225083 | CARGO RESTRAINING ASSEMBLY, CARGO LOADING SYSTEM AND AIRCRAFT - A cargo restraining assembly is configured to be mounted to a cargo deck surface of an aircraft, the cargo restraining assembly comprising two guidance and restraint bars running in parallel to each other, and at least one lateral bracket spanning between the two guidance and restraint bars and being fixedly connected to each of two guidance and restraint bars. The lateral bracket includes a bracket foot formed integrally with the lateral bracket and a quick release mechanism configured to quick-releasably couple the bracket foot to a seat track profile of the cargo deck surface of the aircraft. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225084 | CARGO RESTRAINING BARRIER, CARGO LOADING SYSTEM AND AIRCRAFT - A cargo restraining barrier configured to be mounted to a cargo deck surface of an aircraft. The cargo restraining barrier includes a base portion, a barrier portion arranged substantially perpendicular to the base portion at a first edge on the top side of the base portion, a plurality of force diverting struts mounted in parallel along the extension of the barrier portion between a backside of the barrier portion and a second edge of the base portion opposite to the first edge of the base portion. The force diverting struts are configured to divert forces acting on the front side of the barrier portion towards the base portion, and a plurality of first latches distributed over the bottom side of the base portion, hooking into tie down rings of a cargo deck surface and to direct the diverted forces from the force diverting struts into the cargo deck surface. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225085 | DEVICE FOR ACCOMODATING TROLLEY, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A TROLLEY AS TRANSPORT MEANS - A trolley for accommodating objects includes a housing. The housing includes a bottom wall; two upright side walls and a top wall arranged substantially parallel to the bottom wall and transversely between the side walls. Each side wall extends from the bottom wall, and at least one side wall includes a panel with a core covered on either side with an inner layer and an outer layer, respectively, and at least one outer edge with a plastic rim forming a shock-absorbing edge. The plastic rim is molded onto said outer edge such that the plastic rim surrounds the outer edge of the panel. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225086 | Aircraft Passenger Seating Arrangements - An aircraft passenger seating array comprises first and second columns (C | 2015-08-13 |
20150225087 | CYLINDRICAL CASE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF CYLINDRICAL CASE - A cylindrical case includes a case main body, and a groove disposed annularly at one end of the case main body. A peripheral wall of the case main body is formed by alternately laminating a biaxial fabric layer, which includes a biaxial fabric of a non-crimp structure composed of reinforcing fiber bands having an orientation angle of ±45°, and a roving layer. A groove wall of the groove is formed by alternately laminating the biaxial fabric layer, which continues to the case main body side, and a triaxial fabric layer, which includes a triaxial fabric of a non-crimp structure composed of reinforcing fiber bands having an orientation angle of ±45° and a reinforcing fiber band having an orientation angle of 0°. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225088 | ADAPTIVE ENGINE ACCELERATION FOR ACCESSORY LOADS - A method of adaptive engine acceleration for accessory loads includes receiving an accessory load indicator corresponding to an accessory load of an engine. The accessory load indicator is compared to an adjustment threshold. An acceleration rate of the engine is increased based on determining that the accessory load indicator is below the adjustment threshold. The acceleration rate of the engine is decreased based on determining that the accessory load indicator is above the adjustment threshold. | 2015-08-13 |
20150225089 | ENGINE ELECTRICAL LOAD SHED CONTROL - A method of engine electrical load shed control includes receiving an accessory load indicator corresponding to an accessory load of an engine. A request for acceleration of the engine is detected. One or more electrical buses are depowered based on the accessory load indicator exceeding a shedding threshold and detection of the request for acceleration of the engine. | 2015-08-13 |