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20100019518 | EFFICIENT JOINT FOR VEHICLE ENERGY-ABSORBING DEVICE - A vehicle having an energy-absorbing device mountable to a bumper of the vehicle is provided. The energy-absorbing device is attached to a vehicle rail having an inner rail surface and an edge surface. The energy-absorbing device defines a first crush surface interfacing with the inner rail surface. In a first embodiment, the energy-absorbing device defines a second crush surface positioned to directly interface with the edge surface of the vehicle rail in the event of an impact. The energy-absorbing device is configured to transmit load received from the impact directly to the edge surface of the vehicle rail through the second crush surface. This results in an efficient joint for the energy-absorbing device. | 01-28-2010 |
20110138923 | ANGULAR MOUNTED HIGH-PRESSURE VESSEL - A mounting system includes a pressure vessel having a longitudinal axis, a retaining strap disposed around the pressure vessel, a carrier element having an aperture formed therein to receive the retaining strap therethrough to secure the carrier element to the pressure vessel, and a mounting element coupled to the carrier element and adapted to be coupled to a mounting point to secure the pressure vessel, wherein the longitudinal axis of the pressure vessel is disposed at an non-horizontal resting angle. | 06-16-2011 |
20110143222 | HIGH PRESSURE VESSEL WITH INTEGRATED MOUNTING FEATURES - A mounting system for a pressure vessel is disclosed. The mounting system includes a first retention cap, a second retention cap, and a plurality of fastening bands coupled to the first retention cap and the second retention cap, wherein the first retention cap and the second retention cap each include a concave inner surface and a mount, the concave inner surface substantially corresponding to at least a portion of an exterior surface of the pressure vessel to secure the pressure vessel between the first retention cap and the second retention cap. | 06-16-2011 |
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20130294928 | DUAL PUMP AND MOTOR WITH CONTROL DEVICE - The present pump devices provide a dual pump using two (or more) electric motors (e.g. brushless DC motors) driving the pumps independently, including integration of hydraulic and electrical components and connectors. The illustrated arrangements include an in-line single shaft version, a parallel separate shaft version, and an inside-outside version. Each configuration includes a housing supporting formation of: shared structural support for the pumps and motors (e.g., bearings, stator, relationship of components), fluid pump and hydraulic system (e.g., fluid passageways, ports connectors) and motor electrical control (e.g., control circuitry and sensory components). | 11-07-2013 |
20150252808 | IN-LINE DUAL PUMP AND MOTOR WITH CONTROL DEVICE - The present pump devices provide a dual pump using two (or more) electric motors (e.g. brushless DC motors) driving the pumps independently, including integration of hydraulic and electrical components and connectors. The illustrated arrangements include an in-line single shaft version, a parallel side-by-side shaft version, and an inside-outside version. Each configuration includes a housing supporting formation of: shared structural support for the pumps and motors (e.g., bearings, stator, relationship of components), fluid pump and hydraulic system (e.g., fluid passageways, ports connectors) and motor electrical control (e.g., control circuitry and sensory components). | 09-10-2015 |
20150308435 | SIDE-BY-SIDE DUAL PUMP AND MOTOR WITH CONTROL DEVICE - The present pump devices provide a dual pump using two (or more) electric motors (e.g. brushless DC motors) driving the pumps independently, including integration of hydraulic and electrical components and connectors. The illustrated arrangements include an in-line single shaft version, a parallel side-by-side separate shaft version, and an inside-outside version. Each configuration includes a housing supporting formation of: shared structural support for the pumps and motors (e.g., bearings, stator, relationship of components), fluid pump and hydraulic system (e.g., fluid passageways, ports connectors) and motor electrical control (e.g., control circuitry and sensory components). | 10-29-2015 |
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20080312017 | Inverted tooth chain sprocket with frequency modulated meshing - An inverted tooth chain drive system includes an inverted tooth chain structured for inside flank engagement. The chain includes link rows each including leading inside flanks that project outwardly relative to trailing outside flanks of a preceding link row. The system further includes a sprocket with which said inverted tooth chain is drivingly engaged. The sprocket includes a plurality of teeth circumferentially spaced about an axis of rotation, each tooth comprising an engaging flank and a disengaging flank. Some of the teeth are defined with a first tooth form in which said engaging flank thereof is defined with a first pressure angle and others of said teeth are defined with a second tooth form in which the engaging flank thereof is defined with a second pressure angle that is different from the first pressure angle in order to stagger or modulate the initial meshing impacts between the leading inside flanks of the chain and engaging flanks of the sprocket teeth. The sprocket can be optimized for manufacture by a hobbing process, by arranging the different tooth forms in a specific “hob-compatible” pattern. | 12-18-2008 |
20100069187 | INVERTED TOOTH CHAIN AND SPROCKET DRIVE SYSTEM WITH REDUCED MESHING IMPACT - An inverted tooth chain drive system defines a meshing contact angle Tau (τ) between the tangent line TL and an initial contact reference line that passes through a controlling pin center and the initial contact location. A link plate entrance angle Beta (β) is defined between the initial contact reference line and an inside flank reference line that passes through an arc center of the inside flank radius and the initial contact location. A meshing impact angle Sigma (σ) is defined between the tangent line and the inside flank reference line such that σ=τ+β, wherein β≦9° and σ≦34°. The pressure angle of the sprocket tooth can be adjusted and the chain optimized such that β≦7° and σ≦31°. The system thus provides a reduction of the link impact force F | 03-18-2010 |
20100210384 | BLADE TENSIONER WITH CAPTURED SPRING - A chain tensioner assembly includes a bracket with a main wall and a ramp surface. A blade assembly is connected to the bracket and includes a blade located adjacent the main wall of the bracket. The blade includes: (i) a first blade end with a pivot aperture; (ii) a second blade end contacting the ramp surface; and, (iii) a central blade portion that extends between the first and second blade ends. The central blade portion includes a chain engaging surface. A first spring-retaining slot is located in the first blade end and includes inner and outer open sides that open respectively through inner and outer faces of the blade. A second spring-retaining slot is located in the second blade end. A spring includes a first end located in the first spring-retaining slot, a second end located in the second spring-retaining slot; and, a central portion that abuts the central blade portion. A pivot fastener extends through the pivot aperture and obstructs the outer open side of the first spring-retaining slot such that the pivot fastener captures the first end of the spring in the first spring-retaining slot. | 08-19-2010 |
20110021299 | Inverted Tooth Chain and Sprocket Drive System with Reduced Meshing Impact - An inverted tooth chain and sprocket drive system in which the initial contact distance IC | 01-27-2011 |
20110183799 | INVERTED TOOTH CHAIN AND SPROCKET DRIVE SYSTEM WITH REDUCED MESHING IMPACT - An inverted tooth chain and sprocket drive system in which the initial contact distance IC | 07-28-2011 |
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20090270225 | AIRFLOW BASED IDLE SPEED CONTROL POWER SECURITY - An engine control system comprises a torque determination module, a limit determination module, a torque limit module, and a torque control module. The torque determination module determines a desired torque based on a desired engine speed. The limit determination module determines a torque limit based on one of an engine oil temperature and a transmission fluid temperature. The torque limit module determines a final torque based on the desired torque and the torque limit. The torque control module selectively determines a throttle area based on the final torque. A throttle valve is actuated based on the throttle area. | 10-29-2009 |
20090276137 | METHOD TO INCLUDE FAST TORQUE ACTUATORS IN THE DRIVER PEDAL SCALING FOR CONVENTIONAL POWERTRAINS - An engine control system comprises a pedal torque determination module, a driver interpretation module, and an actuation module. The pedal torque determination module determines a zero pedal torque based on a desired engine torque at a zero accelerator pedal position and a minimum torque limit for an engine system. The driver interpretation module determines a driver pedal torque based on the zero pedal torque and an accelerator pedal position. The actuation module controls at least one of a throttle area, spark timing, and a fuel command based on the driver pedal torque. | 11-05-2009 |
20110139117 | SPEED CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - An engine control system includes a mode selection module that is configured to select an operating mode from one of an open loop control mode, a torque control mode, and a speed control mode based on an engine speed and a driver input. An axle torque arbitration (ABA) module generates ABA predicted and immediate torque requests based on the driver input. A speed control (SC) module generates a first set of SC predicted and immediate torque requests based on engine speed. A propulsion torque arbitration (PTA) module generates PTA predicted and immediate torque requests based on one of the ABA predicted and immediate torque requests and the first set of SC predicted and immediate torque requests based on the operating mode. A torque output control module controls output torque of an engine based on the PTA predicted and immediate torque requests. | 06-16-2011 |
20120247411 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAM PHASER CONTROL IN AN ENGINE - A control system for an engine includes a position determination module and a position control module. The position determination module determines a first cam phaser position for starting the engine prior to engine shut down, and determines a second cam phaser position for starting the engine while the engine is shut down. The position control module adjusts a cam phaser to the first cam phaser position at engine shut down. The position control module adjusts the cam phaser from the first cam phaser position to the second cam phaser at engine start up when a difference between the first cam phaser position and the second cam phaser position is greater than a predetermined difference. A method for controlling an engine is also provided. | 10-04-2012 |
20120318223 | ELECTRIC CAM PHASER CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system for an engine includes a motor driver module, a target phase angle module, and a correlation control module. The motor driver module controls an electric motor of a camshaft phaser based on a target angle defined by a crankshaft position and a camshaft position. The target phase angle module selectively sets the target angle to a first phase angle before a deceleration fuel cutoff (DFCO) event and selectively transitions the target angle to a predetermined phase angle during the DFCO event. The correlation control module selectively compares a value of the crankshaft position with a predetermined crankshaft position range during the DFCO event. | 12-20-2012 |
20130103254 | OZONE CONVERTING CATALYST FAULT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system for a vehicle includes a conversion efficiency module, a threshold determination module, and a catalyst fault indication module. The conversion efficiency module generates an ozone conversion efficiency of a catalyst that converts ozone into oxygen based on a first amount of ozone in air measured upstream of the catalyst and a second amount of ozone in air measured downstream of the catalyst. The threshold determination module generates an efficiency threshold based on ambient humidity. The catalyst fault indication module selectively indicates that a fault is present in the catalyst when the ozone conversion efficiency is less than the efficiency threshold. | 04-25-2013 |
20130261929 | CAMSHAFT PHASER CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A control system for a vehicle includes a motor driver module, a correlation triggering module, a target phase angle module, and a correlation control module. The motor driver module controls an electric camshaft phaser of an engine based on a desired phase angle between a position of a crankshaft and a position of a camshaft. The correlation triggering module selectively generates a signal based on the position of the camshaft. The target phase angle module adjusts the desired phase angle to a predetermined phase angle in response to the generation of the signal. The correlation control module, in response to the generation of the signal: determines the position of the crankshaft when the camshaft is in a predetermined position; and selectively outputs a fault indicator based on a comparison of the position of the crankshaft and a predetermined crankshaft position range corresponding to the predetermined position. | 10-03-2013 |
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20130212900 | TEXTILE DRYER - An apparatus for drying gloves is provided, including a main member, at least one light source, and at least one air source. The main member includes an outer surface configured for receiving a glove, and a plurality of apertures disposed along the outer surface. The light source emits a UV-C light, and the air source blows air. The UV-C light from the light source and air from the air source can at least partially pass through the outer surface. The apertures are in communication with at least the air source. | 08-22-2013 |
20140271352 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ELIMINATING PESTS - An apparatus for disinfecting furniture, having a main member including an inner surface configured for receiving the furniture. The main member includes a plurality of apertures disposed along the inner surface. The apparatus has at least one temperature controller and at least one air source to the controller for heated blowing air. The apertures are in communication with at least the air source, and UV light from the light source and air from the air source can at least partially pass through the inner surface. | 09-18-2014 |
20140330452 | ROBOTIC DISINFECTION SYSTEM - A robotic platform is provided having a disinfection unit configured to disinfect a technical area. | 11-06-2014 |
20150184934 | TEXTILE DRYER - An apparatus for drying headwear is provided, including a main member, at least one light source, and at least one air source. The main member includes an outer surface configured for receiving a glove, and a plurality of apertures disposed along the outer surface. The light source emits a UV-C light, and the air source blows air. The UV-C light from the light source and air from the air source can at least partially pass through the outer surface. The apertures are in communication with at least the air source. | 07-02-2015 |
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20130004259 | FASTENER AND RETAINER ASSEMBLY - A fastener and retainer assembly includes a threaded fastener having a head and a retainer projecting laterally from the head to engage adjacent structure and retain the head against rotation during threading. The retainer includes, and preferably consists essentially of, a one-piece metal stamping having raised embossments and/or a raised edge flange to strengthen the retainer against bending during use. The retainer preferably has a generally planar body from which the embossments and/or the edge flange extends. | 01-03-2013 |
20150078858 | Device for Securing a Panel to a Mounting Stud - A device for securing a panel to a mounting stud with external teeth. An annular first body has an inner periphery, a plurality of lock fingers extending from the inner periphery, and a plurality of stop fingers extending from the inner periphery and circumferentially spaced from the plurality of lock fingers. An annular second body has a center opening, a plurality of lock openings spaced from the center opening for receiving the plurality of lock fingers to lock the first and second bodies together, and a plurality of legs extending inwardly overlying the center opening for engaging external teeth on the mounting stud. | 03-19-2015 |
20150101446 | HYBRID BRAKE PEDAL FEEL SYSTEM - A brake pedal assembly for a hybrid electric vehicle having a brake pedal arm and a cam follower extending from the brake pedal arm is provided. The cam follower is configured to cooperate with a stamp bracket having a cam surface to provide brake pedal feel resistance as the brake pedal arm is actuated by a user of the hybrid electric vehicle. This brake pedal feel resistance increases as the cam follower traverses along the cam surface of the stamp bracket. | 04-16-2015 |
20150204368 | INDICATING WASHER - Indicating washers may include bumps and underlying dimples configured to control compression of the indicating washer during installation. Each bump may include a tapered triangular shape and may be asymmetrical with respect to each underlying dimple. Methods of operating an indicating washer system may include providing progressive compression along trailing, top, and leading ramp surfaces. Methods of manufacturing may include forming a washer from a metal sheet with a tool having an inner cutting edge, an outer cutting edge, a triangular punch, and a stop. | 07-23-2015 |
20150267731 | Direct Tension Indicator Plate and Assembly - The disclosure describes a direct tension indicator (DTI) plate. The DTI plate may include a hub having an opening, and an annular array of circumferentially-spaced legs extending radially outwardly from the hub. Each leg may include a knee portion extending from the hub, a foot portion, and an ankle portion joining the knee and foot portions, and the foot portions may be oriented at least partially in a common, circumferential direction. In addition, the ankle portion may be narrower than the knee portion. | 09-24-2015 |