16th week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180105187 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REPOSITIONING THE CARRYING CABLE OF A CABLEWAY INSTALLATION - Cableway installation, including at least one carrying cable supported by support blocks provided in the terminals, and actuating device for repositioning the carrying cable to periodically renew the surface directly in contact with the support blocks, wherein the actuating device is configured so as to make said carrying cable rotate on itself by angularly modifying the contact area according to the profile of the housing groove of the support blocks. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105188 | VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and system determine, during movement of a vehicle system along a route, a tractive load demanded by the vehicle system to propel the vehicle system along the route. The vehicle system includes a propulsion-generating vehicle having plural individually controllable traction motors. A first selected set of the traction motors for deactivation is identified during the movement of the vehicle system along the route based at least in part on the tractive load demanded by the vehicle system. The traction motors in the first selected set are deactivated while at least one of the traction motors in a first remaining set of the traction motors continues to generate tractive effort to propel the vehicle system. The traction motors that are selected for deactivation may all be on the same vehicle in the vehicle system, or may be on different vehicles of the same vehicle system. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105189 | RAILCAR TRUCK ROLLER BEARING ADAPTER PAD SYSTEMS - A railcar truck and adapter pad system for placement between a roller bearing and side frame pedestal roof of a three-piece railcar truck. Many different features of the pad and/or the adapter-pad interface are configured to improve stiffness characteristics to satisfy both curving and high speed performance of the railcar truck. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105190 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR VEHICLES, WHICH DETECT THE COLLISION OF A FURTHER VEHICLE - A method for operating vehicles, in particular track-bound vehicles, permits two vehicles to approach one another even to comparatively short distances and at the same time can be implemented with comparatively low expenditure. For this purpose, a collision by a first vehicle towards the rear of a second vehicle is detected by the second vehicle, a warning message is emitted by the second vehicle triggered by the detection of the collision or running into from the rear, and a braking process is triggered by the first vehicle on the basis of the warning message emitted by the second vehicle. A device for a vehicle which detects the collision of a further vehicle is also provided. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105191 | HANDBRAKE OPERATING LINKAGE FOR RAILROAD TANK CAR - A handbrake operating linkage for a railroad tank car, in which a hand wheel used to provide tension in the linkage is located on a lateral side of the car body, near an end of the car and at a height permitting a person standing on the ground alongside the tank car to set the handbrake. The hand wheel is located on the car at an end of the car opposite the end at which an airbrake cylinder-and-piston assembly is located, and the linkage extends from an airbrake cylinder lever to the hand wheel by way of a direction-reversing lever and a bell crank, avoiding a requirement for parts of the linkage to pass through direction-changing sheave wheels. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105192 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY INFLUENCING TRACK-BOUND VEHICLES - In a normal operating mode, track-bound vehicles report their respective position to a track-side device and the track-side device determines a respective movement authority taking into account the reported positions for the track-bound vehicles and transmits the movement authorities to the respective track-bound vehicle. If a track-bound vehicles is faulty and cannot ensure its integrity, and it is consequently not able to report a valid or reliable position, a switch-over into a fault mode takes place without interrupting the travel operation of the track-bound vehicles. In the fault mode the faulty track-bound vehicle determines a position of one of its vehicle ends and reports the position together with information that it cannot ensure its integrity, to the track-side device. Movement authorities are then determined by the track-side device, taking into account the reported position of the one vehicle end and track vacancy information of a track-side track vacancy system. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105193 | Signal Effectiveness Enhancement System - The Signal Effectiveness Enhancement system utilizes audible warning apparatus to reduce the number of accidents due to rail-vehicle operators missing wayside signals. The system accomplishes this by monitoring the light patterns emanating from wayside signals to identify the displayed message such as: “stop” or “limit speed” and to detect faulty signal operation such as a “dark signal”. The system also tracks the speed of and the distance to approaching vehicles using a range measuring system located at the wayside signal or onboard the approaching vehicle. If the vehicle is complying with the displayed traffic control signal no action is taken. If the vehicle is approaching dangerously or if the signal is dark, the system triggers trackside sound generators located upstream from the wayside signal or triggers a warning system in the cab of the vehicle to gain the vehicle operator's attention. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105194 | A TROLLEY - A foldable trolley having an elongate frame defining a frame axis XX and having a first end, a second end and sides extending therebetween. An elongate arm defining an arm axis YY. The arm pivotally attachable to the frame and adapted in use to move from a stored position, where the arm axis is substantially parallel to the frame axis, and a use position, where the arm axis is substantially perpendicular to the frame axis. A support member having a first end, a second end and sides extending therebetween. The support member pivotally attachable to the frame and adapted in use to move from a stored position, where the member is substantially parallel to the frame axis and a use position, where the support member is locatable at an acute angle to the frame axis. The support member adapted in use to hold bags in the use position. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105195 | RETRACTABLE, SANITARY COVERING SLEEVE - A small container partitioned into two sections—one for housing a pair of retractable cords and the other half for housing a packet containing sanitizing material. Each of the sections have empty spaces therein and are conjoined together via click-and-lock hinges. The empty spaces between two sections when conjoined, they together house the protective covering sleeve. With the method in operation, a user engages a cart handle by attaching the device thereto, and can detach the two sections from each other easily. The two sections when separated deploy the protective covering sleeve over the surface of the handle, providing a sanitary surface for the user to grip. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105196 | STATIONARY ENERGY ABSORPTION STRAP CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN - A steering column assembly includes an upper jacket. Also included is a lower jacket, the upper jacket translatable relative to the lower jacket. Further included is an energy absorption strap operatively coupled to the upper jacket and the lower jacket, the strap translatable with the upper jacket. Yet further included is an engagement mechanism operatively coupled to the lower jacket, the engagement mechanism moveable between an engaged condition with the energy absorption strap and a disengaged condition with the energy absorption strap, the engaged condition increasing the energy absorption load of the steering column assembly during collapse of the upper jacket into the lower jacket, the engagement mechanism remaining in a stationary position relative to the lower jacket during translation of the energy absorption strap. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105197 | WORM GEAR HUB - A method of making a worm gear. The method includes forming a gear blank having a plurality of individual lugs formed about an outer circumferential edge of said blank to facilitate a uniform flow of a material around said plurality of individual lugs. The method also includes molding said material around said plurality of individual lugs to form a ring. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105198 | ROTATION CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR A STEERING COLUMN - A rotation control assembly for a steering column assembly includes a steering shaft. Also included is a driving tab rotatable with the steering shaft. Further included is a rotating plate surrounding the steering shaft and rotatable relative to the steering shaft, the rotating plate having a driven tab extending from the rotating plate, the driving tab engageable with the driven tab to rotate the rotating plate. Yet further included is an end stop extending from a structure disposed radially outward of the steering shaft and radially positioned to engage the driven tab upon rotation of the driven tab to the end stop, engagement of the driven tab and the end stop limiting rotation of the steering shaft. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105199 | Control Device for a Steering System - A control device for a steering system in a motor vehicle includes two chambers configured to receive electronic components. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105200 | ACTUATOR FOR TURNING A STEERING WHEEL IN AUTOMATIC STEERING SYSTEMS - A steering wheel actuator mechanism includes a frame assembly and a rotating assembly. The frame assembly is attached to a steering wheel column and the rotating assembly is attached around the steering wheel column and over the frame assembly. In one example, the frame assembly and the rotating assembly can be located around the steering wheel column without removing the steering wheel. The rotating assembly is inserted down into an opening formed in the frame assembly and rotationally engaged with a motor housed in the frame assembly. Actuators are attached to the rotating assembly and positioned to extend upwards through the steering wheel next to spokes in the steering wheel. The rotating assembly causes the actuators to move the spokes and rotate the steering wheel. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105201 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AC ROTARY MACHINE AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRIC POWER STEERING - When an AC rotary machine having a rotor structure for generating saliency, and including first three-phase windings and second three-phase windings is controlled, a first position estimation command to be superimposed on a voltage command or a current command directed to each of the first three-phase windings and a second position estimation command to be superimposed on a voltage command or a current command directed to each of the second three-phase windings are set to have the same frequency, and caused to have a phase difference, thereby increasing an estimation accuracy of a rotation position of the AC rotary machine. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105202 | WORK VEHICLE - A work vehicle is articulated with a front frame and a rear frame linked to the front frame. The work vehicle includes a hydraulic actuator, a control valve, an operation member and a force imparting component. The hydraulic actuator is configured to be hydraulically driven to change a steering angle of the front frame with respect to the rear frame. The control valve is configured to control flow of fluid supplied to the hydraulic actuator. The operation member is linked to the control valve and configured to be operated by an operator. The force imparting component is configured to impart an assist force or a counterforce to an operation of the operation member. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105203 | WORK VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK VEHICLE - An articulated work vehicle with linked front and rear frames includes a joystick lever, a force imparting component, and a controller. The joystick lever can be moved to an inside or an outside with respect to an operator's seat by being operated by an operator, to change a steering angle of the front frame with respect to the rear frame. The force imparting component is configured to impart an assist force or a counterforce to an operation of the joystick lever by the operator. The controller controls the force imparting component so that an operating force required to move the joystick lever to the outside is different from an operating force required to move the joystick lever to the inside. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105204 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING SYSTEM - Disclosed is a method of controlling a motor driven power steering system (MDPS). The method includes multiple operations including a torque sensor failure determining operation of determining failure of the torque sensor according to existence of a torque sensor signal input from the torque sensor; a control module calculating operation of, when it is determined that the torque sensor has failure, receiving control signals from a steering angle sensor and a motor angle sensor and calculating a plurality of control modules including a basic assist generating module, an assist maintaining module, and an overshoot preventing module; and an MDPS motor driving operation of driving a motor of the MDPS based on motor torque calculated through the control module. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105205 | WORK VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK VEHICLE - An articulated work vehicle with linked front and rear frames includes a joystick lever, a hydraulic actuator, a control valve, a force imparting component, a joystick displacement sensor, a steering angle sensor, and a controller. The joystick lever is operated to allow a target steering angle to be set. The hydraulic actuator is driven hydraulically to change an actual steering angle. The control valve controls flow of fluid supplied to the hydraulic actuator to eliminate deviation between the target and actual steering angles. The force imparting component imparts an assist force or a counterforce to the operation of the joystick lever. The controller controls the force imparting component so that a counterforce is imparted to the operation of the joystick lever when the joystick lever has been operated in an opposite direction from a rotation direction of the front frame based on detections of the sensors. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105206 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING ROAD PROPERTIES IN A VEHICLE - A method in a vehicle for determining road properties is described. The method includes: acquiring vehicle acceleration in x, y and z directions; acquiring a rack force; acquiring a wheel speed for each of all four wheels; determining a wheel speed energy based on the wheel speed; determining a wheel slip of all four wheels of the vehicle based on a respective wheel speed of the wheel; determining an acceleration energy in each of the x, y and z-directions based on the vehicle acceleration and the vehicle speed; determining a rack force energy based on the detected rack force; and determining road properties based on the wheel speed energy, rack force energy and vehicle speed. A system is also described for performing the method. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105207 | STEERING ASSEMBLY FOR A WORK MACHINE - A work machine includes a machine frame, a prime mover supported by the machine frame, and wheels rotatably coupled to the machine frame and driven by the prime mover. The wheels are supported on a ground surface. The work machine further includes a steering assembly having a pivot frame pivotally coupled to the machine frame about a pivot axis. The steering assembly is pivotable about the pivot axis relative to the machine frame to turn the work machine. The steering assembly also includes a damping mechanism positioned between the pivot frame and the machine frame to inhibit oscillations. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105208 | AUTOMATIC PARKING SYSTEM AND AUTOMATIC PARKING METHOD - An automatic parking system includes a smart key recognizing sensor recognizing a smart key positioned in a first area, a sensor device detecting parking areas depending on a size of a subject vehicle if the smart key is recognized and a controller controlling the subject vehicle to be parked in an optimal parking area among the parking areas, in which the sensor device may detect the parking area in consideration of a length and a width of the subject vehicle and the controller may calculate a moving path between a current position of the subject vehicle and the optimal parking area. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105209 | BATTERY JUNCTION BOX HOUSING CONFIGURED TO DIRECT CRASH FORCES IN AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - In an embodiment, a battery housing arrangement integrated into a vehicle floor of an electric vehicle includes a BJB housing including a BJB configured to be electrically coupled to each of a plurality of battery modules in a battery housing upon installation of the plurality of battery modules into the battery housing. The BJB housing is positioned between at least one center structural support bar and one or more vehicle chassis bars, and is configured to protect the plurality of battery modules in the battery housing from crash forces by directing crash forces from the one or more vehicle chassis bars to the at least one center structural support bar. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105210 | VEHICLE REAR SECTION STRUCTURE - A vehicle rear section structure includes: left and right rear side members disposed along a front-rear direction at width direction sides of a rear floor pan; a rear suspension member extending along the vehicle front-rear direction, and attached to front portions of left and right rear side members; a load bearing section projecting upwardly from the rear suspension member; left and right reinforcement members extending along the vehicle front-rear direction, and disposed at a vehicle width direction inner side of rear portions of the left and right rear side members and at a vehicle rear side of the rear suspension member, a rear end portion of the reinforcement member partially overlapping a rear bumper reinforcement in a vehicle front-rear direction view; and a rear cross member linking the left and right rear side members together and partially overlapping the load bearing section in the vehicle front-rear direction view. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105211 | HINGE COVER FOR A DITCH MOUNTED LIFTGATE ASSEMBLY - A vehicle includes a roof ditch extending longitudinally, a first trim component covering a first portion of the roof ditch, a hinge mounted to a second portion of the roof ditch and connected to a liftgate, and a second trim component supported for pivotal movement. The second trim component covers the second portion of the roof ditch and at least a portion of the hinge. The roof ditch is formed by layers including at least one of a roof, a body side, and a reinforcement. The first trim component may be a molding and/or a roof rail covering the first portion of the roof ditch. A related method of adjusting a liftgate includes the steps of applying a force to a first end of a trim component in a closed position sufficient to overcome a holding force of a fastener, pivoting the first end of the trim component to an open position to reveal a hinge fastened to a roof ditch and the liftgate, loosening at least one fastener, adjusting the liftgate, tightening the at least one fastener, and returning the trim component to the closed position. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105212 | BOTTOM RAIL ASSEMBLY FOR TRAILERS - A bracket molding formed on a bottom rail assembly of a trailer coupled to a sandwich panel sidewall, the bracket molding including: a sloped top surface configured to create a space below a bottom surface of the sandwich panel sidewall to allow contaminants to drain from beneath the sandwich panel sidewall; and a dam formed on the sloped top surface, the dam configured to seal out the contaminants from accumulating in the space below the bottom surface of the sandwich panel sidewall. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105213 | SUSPENSION MEMBER - A suspension member includes: a pair of left and right front body mounts, each of which has a front side rail part extending in a front-rear direction of a vehicle body, and a cross part extending inward in a vehicle width direction; a front cross member extending in the vehicle width direction, in which both end parts of the front cross member in the vehicle width direction are joined to the cross parts, respectively; and a protective member that extends in the vehicle width direction and covers an entire lower wall of the front cross member, has a jack-up part for a jack to be applied, and is joined to the lower wall of the front cross member, the jack-up part being provided integrally in the protective member. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105214 | Angled Clamp Assembly for Mounting Panels to I-Beams - A clamp assembly is provided for securing a panel or fairing to an I-beam, and comprises a pair of side blocks and a clamping block having a central body and a flat surface at at least one end of the central body. The side blocks and the clamping block are secured together using a single bolt. The flat surface at the end of the central body is positioned at an angle to the central body, so as to provide an angled surface for mounting of a fairing. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105215 | VEHICLE HAVING STABILIZATION SYSTEM - A two-wheeled vehicle is provided. The two-wheeled vehicle includes a chassis having a height, a length, a width, a front and a back, a first wheel rotatably connected to the chassis, the first wheel having a perimeter, a diameter and a geometric center, and the diameter of the first wheel being at least 75% of the height of the chassis, a second wheel rotatably connected to the chassis, the second wheel having a perimeter, a diameter and a geometric center, and the diameter of the second wheel being at least 75% of the height of the chassis, and a counterweight coupled to the chassis such that the counterweight can adjust an orientation of the chassis in response to a change in pitch of the chassis about an axis passing through the geometric centers of the first and second wheels. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105216 | TRACK NUT WITH INCREASED BEARING AREA - A track nut comprises a main body defining a central aperture with threads disposed in the central aperture, the aperture defining a cylindrical axis and a radial direction, a first end and a second end disposed along the cylindrical axis, and wherein the first end defines an at least partially circular perimeter and the second end defines a generally polygonal perimeter with a plurality of corners, the polygonal perimeter including at least one variable blend portion. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105217 | Track Tensioner - A track assembly is formed from a frame, first and second idler wheels, an endless track, and a tensioning assembly. The track is stretched around the wheels. By using the tensioning assembly to increase or decrease the distance between the first and second idler wheels, the tension within the track is adjusted. The tensioning assembly is formed from an outer tube, an inner member having an indicator, and a cage assembly having an opening. The outer tube is supported by the frame and is coupled to the second idler wheel. The inner member is telescopically received within the outer tube and is coupled to the first idler wheel. The opening is alignable with the indicator in response to relative longitudinal movement of the cage assembly and the inner member. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105218 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOVING A SHIP OVER LAND - A ship or other large and heavy load may be supported on a fluid cushion comprising a two dimensional array of airbags constrained within elastic mesh compartments ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180105219 | HIGH-DENSITY BIKE RACK SYSTEM - A high-density bike rack system includes a rack structure including: a first side configured to releasably engage a first bicycle, and a second side configured to releasably engage a second bicycle. A vertical displacement structure is configured to vertically offset at least one portion of the first bicycle with respect to at least one portion of the second bicycle. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105220 | HIGH-DENSITY BIKE RACK SYSTEM - A high-density bike rack system includes a rack structure including: a first side configured to releasably engage a first bicycle, a second side configured to releasably engage a second bicycle, a forward portion, and a rearward portion including one or more tube assemblies. The one or more tube assemblies include at least one partially diagonal tube assembly. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105221 | BICYCLE SECURITY SYSTEM - The present invention is a security system for use with an ordinary bicycle. The Bicycle Security System of the present invention allows users: to leave their bicycle anywhere without the need to be tethered to an existing stationary support, eliminates the use of chaining systems that are easily cut off, comes equipped with a security system which offers a user peace of mind, and is easily locked and unlocked with a fob-lock system. The present invention employs a key-fob lock system which actuates a locking mechanism located on the down tube of a bicycle. A surface detection sensor attached to the handlebars of the bicycle is also employed to locate the bicycle in the event of theft. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105222 | Method for Controlling a Drive for Displacing the Height of a Saddle of a Two-Wheeled Vehicle, Depending on a Situation, and a Device Provided for Same - A method for controlling a drive for displacing a saddle into a travel or a mounting position, comprising measuring an acceleration and a lateral inclination of the two-wheeled vehicle continuously within a first time interval and a speed of the two-wheeled vehicle after the first time interval; carrying out a first acceleration comparison, which checks whether the acceleration is greater than a minimum positive acceleration, at least for a second time interval; carrying out a first speed comparison if the first acceleration comparison is positive, the first speed comparison checks whether the speed is higher than a minimum speed; displacing the saddle into the travel position if the first speed comparison is positive; and carrying out a second acceleration comparison if the first acceleration comparison is negative, the second acceleration comparison checks whether the acceleration is less than a minimum negative acceleration at least for a third time interval. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105223 | Streamline Storage System - Disclosed is a streamlined storage system for use with a motorcycle or other similar vehicle seat that does not detract from the riding experience, that is easy and convenient for the rider to access while riding, and that does not substantially increase the overall cost of the vehicle. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105224 | POWERED PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE WITH ROTATING WHEELS - An electric powered personal mobility vehicle that includes at least one front wheel and an electric motor that provides rotational force to a wheel of the vehicle. The electric motor is supported by the vehicle and is powered by a rechargeable battery that is also supported by the vehicle. The vehicle can also include swivel caster wheels each configured to rotate about a wheel axis. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105225 | FRONT FORK - There is provided a front fork provided with a plurality of adjusters, while including a spring adjuster. In order to achieve the above object, in a front fork F according to the means for solving the problem of the present invention, a spring adjuster A is rotatably mounted on a position eccentric to a center O of a cap | 2018-04-19 |
20180105226 | BICYCLE OPERATING DEVICE - A bicycle operating device is basically provided with a main support body, a first operating member, a hydraulic brake operating unit, an additional operating unit and a second operating member. The main support body is configured to be attached to a handlebar. The first operating member is pivotally coupled to the main support body about a first pivot axis. The hydraulic brake operating unit is mounted to the main support body. The hydraulic brake operating unit has a piston operated in response to operation of the first operating member between a rest position to an operated position. The additional operating unit is mounted to the main support body. The second operating member is configured to actuate the additional operating unit. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105227 | SADDLE-RIDDEN VEHICLE - A saddle-ridden vehicle includes: a pair of frame members which are disposed on one side and on other side in a vehicle width direction so as to extend in a vehicle front-rear direction; an engine which is disposed between and supported by the pair of frame members; an air cleaner which cleans air for fuel combustion; a supercharger which compresses the air cleaned by the air cleaner; an intercooler which cools, using a cooling wind, the air compressed by the supercharger and supplies resulting air to the engine; and an exhaust wind duct which determines a discharge position or a discharge direction of the cooling wind discharged from the intercooler, and the exhaust wind duct is disposed above the engine on the one side in the vehicle width direction and extends to rear of the engine. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105228 | PIN FOR A CROWN OF A BICYCLE CRANKSET - A pin for a crown of a bicycle crankset that includes a mounting portion configured to be fixed to the crown, a chain engaging portion having a first face that faces towards said mounting portion for engaging a plate of a link of a bicycle chain, and a second face that faces the opposite way with respect to said mounting portion. The second face has at least one first surface portion inclined by a first angle smaller than 90° when measured in a longitudinal section plane of the pin. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105229 | MULTI-SPROCKET ARRANGEMENT FOR A BICYCLE - The invention relates to a multi-sprocket arrangement for installation on a rear-wheel hub and for engagement with a bicycle chain. The multi-sprocket arrangement includes at least ten adjacent sprockets with different numbers of teeth. In each case of the at least ten adjacent sprockets two adjacent sprockets of the sprockets are arranged with a defined spacing to one another. The defined spacing corresponds either to a smallest spacing or to a larger spacing. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105230 | Device and Method for Automatically Shifting a Gearshift Mechanism of a Bicycle - An automatic shifting device for a bicycle is disclosed. The device may include a shifting actuator to activate the gearshift mechanism, a computing unit connected to the shifting actuator, an operator control/display unit connected to the computing unit, an inclination angle sensor, and a velocity sensor. The operator control/display unit may receive a first input value of a gear speed of the gearshift mechanism for starting on a level underlying surface; a second input value of a velocity of the bicycle at which shifting into a maximum gear speed of the gearshift mechanism takes place on a level underlying surface; and a third input value of a velocity of the bicycle at which shifting into a maximum gear speed for this terrain inclination takes place on an underlying surface with a positive terrain inclination. An individualized shifting algorithm based on the input values may be stored in the computing unit. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105231 | LASHING BAR MADE OF A COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - The present invention relates to a lashing bar of a composite material formed through filament winding to provide light weight and capacity to withstand high tensile loads, and a method of manufacturing the same. The invention comprises continuous fibers with high tensile strength wound around the core in the center and the exteriors of thimbles with holes and encased by a composite material, and metal parts provided in certain areas where loads are concentrated. Therefore, the invention offers the advantages of maximizing efficiency during transportation and installation by lowering the weight of lashing bars used for the lashing of containers. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105232 | METHOD OF LOWERING SUBSEA PACKAGES - The method of supporting and lowering a subsea package load on an umbilical from the deck of an offshore service vessel to a subsea work location including providing a reel to store the umbilical on the deck which is not capable of sustaining the maximum load, providing a supporting tractor with dual chains which have multiple dogs mounted on skewed surfaces which amplify a spring load support against the umbilical for frictional support of the umbilical and therefore the subsea package. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105233 | CONTAINER CATCHING SYSTEM WHICH IS SEA-PROOF - A container catching system, which is sea proof, includes a frame with a base on which a container is to be positioned, hinge pins secured to the frame above the base, and arms situated around the base, each arm having an abovementioned hinge pin. Arm portions situated above the hinge pin contact, in the unfolded state, a container to be lowered to guide the container towards the base, and arm portions situated below the hinge pin move outwards when they contact the container, thereby causing at least the top arm to engage the container. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105234 | DEPLOYABLE CONNECTION AND EMERGENCY RELEASE SYSTEM - There is provided a fluid transfer system ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180105235 | Offshore Floating Structures - An offshore floating structure such as a wind turbine includes a number of improvements. The floating structure can include a chain engaging system configured to prevent any lengthwise movement of a mooring chain. The floating structure can also include a mooring fixture pivotally coupled to the hull to prevent shock loads from being transmitted directly from the mooring line to the hull. The floating structure can also include installation aid structures that provide additional water plane area and/or buoyancy to the structure. The floating structure can also have a hull that is optimized for use as an offshore wind turbine. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105236 | PROACTIVE CONTROL OF WATERCRAFT MOVEMENT BASED ON WATER SURFACE FEATURES - Proactive control of watercraft movement based on water surface features. A method obtains, from a plurality of floating sensors at least partially surrounding a watercraft in a body of water, information about movement of a surface of the body of water, the plurality of floating sensors being arranged in multiple sets, the floating sensors of each set of the multiple sets being interconnected by a respective tether extending from the watercraft. The method builds a surface model of the surface of the body of water based on the obtained information about movement of the surface, the surface model including indications of force and directional movement of features of the surface of the body of water, and determines, based on the surface model, at least one control maneuver for controlling movement of the watercraft. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105237 | WATERCRAFT LIFT - A watercraft lift includes a base that is configured to be attached to a fixed surface. The watercraft lift includes an extension that extends from the base. The extension includes a pair of arms and a pair of legs. Each leg is attached to, and extends away from, each arm. The extension is rotatable about the base between a lowered position and a raised position. Then in the lowered position, the extension is configured to receive a watercraft, and when in the raised positioned, the extension is configured to store the watercraft. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105238 | UNDERWATER SPECTACLES AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - Provided are underwater spectacles, including a spectacle holder, spectacle belts and an intelligent control system. The intelligent control system includes a warning device, a microprocessor and a plurality of radars. The plurality of radars are respectively disposed on the spectacle holder and the spectacle belts. Input ends of the microprocessor are respectively connected with the plurality of radars, and an output end of the microprocessor is connected with the warning device. The microprocessor acquires signals of the radars, determine obstacle information and/or danger avoiding information around the head of a user, and send the information to the warning device. The warning device receives and provides the user with the obstacle information and/or the danger avoiding information. A control method of the underwater spectacles is also provided. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105239 | METHODS AND UNDERWATER BASES FOR USING AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLES FOR MARINE SEISMIC SURVEYS - A method for cycling autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) that record seismic signals during a marine seismic survey. The method includes deploying plural current AUVs on the ocean bottom; recording the seismic signals during the marine seismic survey with plural current AUVs; releasing from an underwater base a new AUV to replace a corresponding current AUV from the plural current AUVs; recovering the current AUV; and continuing to record the seismic signals with the new AUV. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105240 | WOUND DOVETAIL WEDGE FOR MARINE PROPELLER RETENTION - A marine propeller composite blade an axially extending composite blade root including a dovetail wound in a partial spiral or helix around a centerline. Dovetail tapering down in width between clockwise and counter-clockwise dovetail sides of dovetail from dovetail bottom in a radially outwardly direction away from centerline. Marine propeller may include composite blade roots mounted in axially extending hub slots in a metallic hub, axially extending wedges disposed within the hub slots circumferentially between the blade roots and one of clockwise slot sides and counter-clockwise slot sides, and the wedges abutting the blade roots and the one of clockwise slot sides and counter-clockwise slot sides. Wedges and hub slots wound in a partial spiral or helix around a centerline. Radial retention means for radially retaining wedges in hub slots may include bolts engaging wedges and screwed into threaded holes in hub. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105241 | APPARATUS FOR DOVETAIL CHORD RELIEF FOR MARINE PROPELLER - A blade member includes a leading edge, a trailing edge, and a blade body extending therebetween. The blade member also includes a dovetail, a transition region, and a transition relief. The dovetail includes a dovetail chord line extending between an axially forward face of the dovetail and an axially aft face of the dovetail. The dovetail chord line has a dovetail chord length. The transition region is formed between the blade body and the dovetail. The blade body and the transition region form a blade body transition chord line at the interface of the blade body and the transition region which has a blade body transition chord length. The transition relief includes a geometric relief in at least one of a forward and an aft end of the transition region and the dovetail. The dovetail chord length is less than the blade body transition chord length. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105242 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING FLOW CHARACTERISTICS IN MARINE PROPELLERS - A propeller assembly is provided. The propeller assembly includes a central hub including a forward end, an aft end, and a hub body extending therebetween along an axis of rotation of the central hub. The propeller assembly further includes a first retention member including a first radial interference member, the first retention member coupled to the forward end of the central hub and a second retention member including a second radial interference member, the second retention member coupled to the aft end of the central hub. The propeller assembly also includes a fairing platform extending between the first retention member and the second retention member, wherein the fairing platform is retained by the first radial interference member and by the second radial interference member. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105243 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR PROPELLER BLADE FORWARD RETENTION - An apparatus and system for a marine propeller assembly are provided. A forward retention member that may be used with the marine propeller assembly includes a planar base, a drive shaft engagement end opposite the planar base, and a conic body extending therebetween along a centerline normal to the planar base. The forward retention member also includes at least one protuberance extending radially away from a surface of the conic body, the protuberance extending axially from the planar base arcuately convergent to a predetermined point between the planar base and the drive shaft engagement end. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105244 | PROPELLER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING - A propeller assembly that includes a hub having an outer radial surface and a plurality of wedge retaining members removably coupled to the hub. The plurality of wedge retaining members are spaced circumferentially about the outer radial surface such that a dovetail slot is defined between adjacent wedge retaining members. The assembly also includes at least one propeller blade including a root portion having a dovetail profile. The root portion is coupled to the hub and positioned within the dovetail slot. The plurality of wedge retaining members are configured to restrict radial movement of the root portion within the dovetail slot. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105245 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR PROPELLER BLADE AFT RETENTION - An apparatus and system for a marine propeller assembly are provided. An aft retention member that may be used with the marine propeller assembly includes a base, an opposing nose and a conic body extending therebetween along a centerline normal to the base. The aft retention member also includes at least one protuberance extending radially away from a surface of the conic body. The protuberance extends axially along a surface of the aft retention member from the base arcuately convergent to a predetermined point between the base and a tip of the nose. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105246 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR MARINE PROPELLER BLADE DOVETAIL STRESS REDUCTION - An apparatus and system for a propeller assembly are provided. In one aspect, marine propeller assembly includes a plurality of circumferentially-spaced blades that each include a dovetail having a radially inner surface. The marine propeller assembly also includes a hub including a plurality of circumferentially-spaced dovetail receiving portions configured to receive a corresponding dovetail of the plurality of blades. At least one gap is formed between the radially inner surface and at least a portion of the dovetail receiving portion. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105247 | Tangential flow machine - A tangential flow machine can be operated both as electric propulsion and as a generator, having a jacket housing which can have flow passing around it on an outer side, the profile of which is formed on a first front-side opening, and tapers to a second front side, on which a second front-side opening is formed. Between the two front-side openings, there extends a flow path along a main axis, and with an electrical machine, which on the jacket housing has a stator and a rotor that is supported so as to rotate within the stator. The rotor defines a free rotary axis and has a rotor ring and an arrangement of rotor blades which each extend from the rotor ring, radially to a free edge and the free edges of the rotor blades, in the projection direction parallel to the main axis, delimit a free circular surface. With this, provision is made that the rotor blades are formed by baffle plates, which extend in the direction of the main axis over the entire axial length of the rotor ring. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105248 | Swimming Propulsion Device - A swimming propulsion device. The swimming propulsion device includes a fuselage at least one propulsor pivotally connected to the fuselage, and in some embodiments, at least one stabilizer affixed to the fuselage. The device also includes a swimmer connection mechanism removably attached to the fuselage by a locking mechanism whereby the swimmer connection mechanism connects a swimmer to the device, and a control mechanism installed within the propulsor. A method for efficient swimming is also disclosed. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105249 | OUTBOARD MOTOR - An outboard motor includes an engine, a supercharger that compresses air to be supplied to an air intake of the engine, and a cooler that cools the air compressed by the supercharger. The compressed air is cooled by spraying water obtained by condensing water vapor produced by combustion in the engine to the cooler. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105250 | ATMOSPHERIC BALLOON DESCENT SYSTEM - An atmospheric balloon descent system includes a system housing having a drogue chamber containing a drogue chute and a parachute chamber containing a parachute. The parachute coupled with the drogue chute with a drogue tether. A riser tether extends between a descent system end portion and a balloon system end portion, and the descent system end portion is coupled with the parachute. A drogue cover release is coupled between the riser tether and the drogue cover. The descent system transitions between riser deployment and parachute deployment configurations. In the riser deployment configuration the system housing is decoupled from the atmospheric balloon system and the riser tether is deployed between the system housing and the atmospheric balloon system. In the parachute deployment configuration the deployed riser tether opens the drogue chamber and deploys the drogue chute and the deployed drogue chute opens the parachute chamber and deploys the parachute. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105251 | WICKING MOISTURE CONTROL APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A moisture control apparatus for use with a structure within an aircraft fuselage, the structure including an upper surface, the apparatus comprising: a moisture absorbing layer including a moisture absorbing material, the layer including a leading edge, a trailing edge, side edges, an upper surface, and, a lower surface; and, a wicking layer disposed in fluid communication with the lower surface of the moisture absorbing layer, the wicking layer including a wicking layer leading edge, a wicking layer trailing edge and a wicking layer upper surface configured for capillary action of moisture from the wicking layer trailing edge towards the wicking layer leading edge, wherein the wicking layer leading edge is offset from the leading edge of the moisture absorbing layer such that an offset portion of the wicking layer is exposed to air to facilitate evaporation of the moisture. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105252 | MOISTURE CONTROL APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A moisture control apparatus for use with a structure within an aircraft, the structure including an upper surface, the moisture control apparatus comprising: a moisture absorbing layer including a moisture absorbing material, the layer including a leading edge, a trailing edge, side edges, an upper surface, and, a lower surface; and, a reverse-bevel defined along the leading edge of the layer, wherein the reverse-bevel and the upper surface of the structure define a gutter configured to retain moisture flowing along the upper surface of the structure. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105253 | GALLEY FOOTSTEP SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A compartment door of a galley within an internal cabin of a vehicle (such as an aircraft) includes a front panel having a front outer surface, and a footstep system secured to the front panel. The footstep system is moveable between a retracted position and an extended support position. The footstep system is vertically oriented in the retracted position. The footstep system outwardly extends and folds to provide a step surface in the extended support position. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105254 | Foldable multi-rotor UAV - A foldable multi-rotor UAV includes: a fuselage; and a plurality of arms, wherein a first end of each of the arms is connected to a side face of the fuselage through a rotating mechanism; a motor and foldable blades connected to the motor are provided on a second end of each of the arms; each of the arms rotate relatively to the fuselage through the rotating mechanism; wherein the arms comprises a front arm and a rear arm; during a folded state, the rear arm upwardly rotates towards the fuselage for folding, in such a manner that the rear arm is contained at a lower portion of the side face of the fuselage; then the front arm upwardly rotates towards the fuselage for folding, in such a manner that the front arm is contained at an upper portion of the side face of the fuselage. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105255 | AIRCRAFT HAVING SUPPORTING FUSELAGE - The aircraft defines a lifting volume including at least part of the central body housing the transported payload. Said volume has a conventional aerodynamic profile along the longitudinal direction of the aircraft, with portions of wings projecting symmetrically and transversely at both sides thereof. From the longitudinal axis said wings at each side shows corresponding first sections with negative dihedral and forward swept until reaching corresponding inflexion points from which two distal second sections or tracts projects with positive dihedral and back swept until reaching the wingtips of the projected wingspan. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105256 | CONTROLLING AIRLOADS ON AIRCRAFT FOLDING WING TIPS - Example apparatus and methods are disclosed herein for moving control surfaces on an aircraft wing to control airloads during a wing tip folding operation (from a folded position to an extended position or from an extended position to a folded position). An example method includes determining a position of a control surface on a wing of an aircraft. In the example method, the wing has a fixed wing portion and a wing tip moveably coupled to the fixed wing portion. The example method includes determining a change in the position of the control surface from a first position to second position for facilitating movement of the wing tip while the aircraft is not in flight. The example method also includes moving the control surface to the second position and moving the wing tip between an extended position and a folded position. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105257 | Inflatable Propeller - A method and apparatus for controlling movement of an aircraft. An aerodynamic function desired for controlling the movement of the aircraft at a particular altitude is identified. The aerodynamic function identified is part of a group of aerodynamic functions used to control the movement of the aircraft at a number of different altitudes. A group of inflatable blades is filled with a fluid to a pressure that corresponds to the aerodynamic function. The group of inflatable blades at the pressure has a shape and a group of dimensions that provide the aerodynamic function. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105258 | Method and System for Delaying Laminar-To-Turbulent Transition in High-Speed Boundary Layer Flow - A method and system delay the laminar-to-turbulent transition of a supersonic or hypersonic boundary layer flow moving in a flow direction over a surface. For supersonic boundary layer flow, oblique first-mode instability waves present in the boundary layer and propagating at an oblique angle relative to the flow direction cause a laminar-to-turbulent transition in the boundary layer flow. These instability waves have a wavelength associated therewith in a direction perpendicular to the flow direction. Flow disruptors are used to generate modulations within the boundary layer flow wherein a wavelength of the modulations along the direction perpendicular to the flow direction is less than one-half of the wavelength of the instability waves. For hypersonic boundary layer flow, the flow disruptors generate modulations within the boundary layer flow wherein the wavelength of the modulations is less than streak spacing for optimal transient growth or, equivalently, in the range of one to two times the boundary layer thickness. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105259 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EMERGENCY AIRCRAFT BRAKE OPERATION - A brake system for an aircraft is provided according to various embodiments. The system may include a left pedal arrangement comprising a left pedal, a first left sensor to generate a first left signal in response to translation of the left pedal. The system also includes a right pedal arrangement comprising a right pedal, a first right sensor to generate a first right signal in response to translation of the right pedal. Normal brake control logic controls the brake system in response to a normal condition being set. The normal brake control logic commands a left brake based on the left signal, and a right brake based on the first right signal. Emergency brake control logic controls the brake system in response to an emergency condition being set. The emergency brake control logic commands a same force to the left and right brakes based the left and right signals. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105260 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIRCRAFT PARKING BRAKES WITH MULTIPLE CONTROL LOCATIONS - A system for controlling a parking brake system on an aircraft is provided. The system includes a switch interface comprising an enable switch and an activate switch. The parking brake system is configured to switch the state of a parking brake in response to the enable switch and the activate switch being engaged at the same time. A second switch interface also includes an enable switch and an activate switch with the parking brake system configured to switch the state of the parking brake system in response to the second enable switch and the second activate switch being engaged at the same time. The system may also be controlled from a remote and/or virtual location. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105261 | AIRCRAFT CONTROL SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE - A controller unit for an aircraft control system includes an interface that is electrically connectable to a controller slot of an electronics bay of the aircraft control system, a processor coupled to the interface, and a tangible non-transitory computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the processor, cause the processor to perform various operations. The various operations include identifying, by the processor, a first aircraft assembly in electrical communication with the controller slot of the electronics bay, identifying, by the processor, a first program code stored on the tangible non-transitory computer-readable medium corresponding to the first aircraft assembly, and selecting, by the processor, the first program code to control the first aircraft assembly. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105262 | AIRCRAFT SILENCING SYSTEM - A helicopter silencing system incorporating two muffler assemblies mounted surrounding the body and propeller areas of the aircraft so as to reduce and dampen outputted sound to silence the aircraft. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105263 | ELECTRIC PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR A ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT - An electric propulsion system includes a mast defining an axis of rotation. At least one yoke is rotatably mounted to the mast. A fairing assembly surrounds the at least one yoke. An electric motor includes a stator assembly associated with the fairing assembly and a rotor assembly associated with the yoke. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105264 | ROTOR BLADE CONTROL HORN ARRANGEMENTS - A control horn arrangement includes a control horn body with an inboard end and an opposed outboard end. The control horn body defines a torque tube axis which extends between the inboard and outboard end of the control horn body. An inner flange and an outer flange are disposed on the outboard end of the control horn body. The inner flange and the outer flange extend about the torque tube axis and define between one another a receptacle to fix a torque tube to the outboard end of the control horn body. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105265 | LEAD-LAG DAMPER INTEGRATED INSIDE A BLADE OF A ROTOR - A lead-lag damper arranged inside a blade of a rotor of a rotary wing aircraft. The lead-lag damper (comprises an inner strength member provided with a cage in which a ball-joint connection is arranged, an outer strength member for securing to the blade, and an elastomer material member arranged between the two strength members. The two strength members and the elastomer material member extending beyond the zone around the cage so that the relative movements between two strength members resulting from the movements of the blade are damped by deformations of the elastomer material member, at least a portion of the lead-lag damper being designed to occupy a portion of the inside of the blade that is conventionally filled with foam. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105266 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - A technical object of the present invention is to provide an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of performing a position movement while maintaining posture stabilization. To this end, the unmanned aerial vehicle of the present invention includes: a main body unit; a plurality of propeller motors of which the rotational speed is adjusted by the main body unit; supports which extend from the main body unit in order to support the plurality of propeller motors; propellers which are axially coupled to the plurality of propeller motors and output thrust; and tilting units which tilt rotating shafts of the propellers with respect to the main body unit. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105267 | MULTICOPTER WITH ANGLED ROTORS - A multicopter with angled rotors is disclosed. In various embodiments, a multicopter as disclosed herein includes a fuselage and a plurality of rotors. At least some of the rotors are disposed on opposite sides of the fuselage and each is oriented at a corresponding angle to a substantially horizontal plane of the aircraft, the angle being of a magnitude such that a plane of rotation of the rotor does not intersect at least a critical portion of the fuselage. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105268 | VENTILATED ROTOR MOUNTING BOOM FOR PERSONAL AIRCRAFT - Described embodiments provide a rotor mounting boom assembly for a personal aircraft. The rotor mounting boom assembly includes a rotor mounting boom releasably attachable to a wing of the personal aircraft, one or more vertical lift rotors, and one or more rotor controller assemblies. Controller assemblies for each rotor are positioned on the rotor mounting booms such that downwash from the rotor causes increased airflow across the controller assembly to cool the controller assembly components. A rotor controller enclosure includes an air inlet and an air outlet to allow airflow through the enclosure to cool the controller components. The air inlet is positioned relative to the path of the rotor blades such that the downwash from the rotor that flows into the air inlet is maximized. The structure of the enclosure includes features for increasing the airflow through the enclosure. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105269 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING AN OPERATION MODE OF A MOBILE PLATFORM - A method for selecting an operation mode of a mobile platform includes detecting a height grade of the mobile platform and selecting an operation mode of the mobile platform according to a result of the detecting. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105270 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) FOR COLLECTING AUDIO DATA - An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with audio filtering components includes a background noise-producing component, a background microphone, and a noise emitter. The background noise-producing component is configured to produce a background noise. The background microphone is positioned within a proximity sufficiently close to collect interfering noise from the background noise producing component. The background microphone is configured to collect audio data including the background noise. The noise emitter is disposed within a proximity sufficiently close to the background noise-producing component to reduce the interfering noise. The noise emitter is configured to emit an audio signal having a reverse phase of the audio data collected by the background microphone. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105271 | Interceptor Unmanned Aerial System - The present disclosure primarily relates to interceptor unmanned aerial systems and methods for countering Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), although the inventions disclosed herein are useful for capture of any aerial object. The system utilizes a rigid effector frame, an effector attached directly to the frame, and at least two propulsion elements connected to the effector frame, and is configured to intercept and disable threat UAS. The disclosed systems can be oriented to any virtually any angle to maximize the chances of intercept. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105272 | STAGGERED AIRCRAFT SEAT ASSEMBLY - A multiple seat set for use in a transport vehicle such as an aircraft is disclosed. The seat set increases seating room and comfort for passengers without increasing the footprint of the seat set. The seat set includes a staggered seating arrangement where seating surfaces of adjacent seats are disposed in alternating heights (e.g., vertical heights) while the seating surfaces and seat backs of such adjacent seats are disposed in alternating forward and back positions. The staggering of the seat surfaces and seat backs results in misalignment of shoulders and hips of passengers in adjacent seats. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105273 | PASSENGER SEATING WITH PARTITION ASSEMBLY - A passenger seating arrangement includes at least one seating row, the (or each) row including at least a first seat located beside a second seat or an aisle and a partition assembly located between the first and second seats, or between the first seat and the aisle. The partition assembly includes a partition wall located between the first and second seats, or between the first seat and the aisle. The wall defines an opening and a screen is slidably movable with respect to the wall between an open state in which the opening is exposed by the screen, and a closed state in which the opening is closed by the screen. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105274 | Passenger Seat Having Side Sleep Support Assembly - An aircraft passenger seat configured to facilitate ergonomic alignment of a passenger while in a sleeping position, including a seat bottom; and a seatback including a central opening corresponding to a shoulder region of a passenger, and a sleep support assembly mounted within the central opening, the sleep support assembly including an adjustable support member spanning a central portion of the seatback, where the adjustable support member is configured for at least one of translation and deformation; where, when the seat bottom is aligned with the seatback in a lie-flat seating position, a load provided by the shoulder region of the passenger, at least in a side-sleeping position, causes translation and/or deformation of the adjustable support member toward a floor of an aircraft cabin, thereby facilitating ergonomic alignment of the spine. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105275 | COAXIAL FLUID VENT AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL FOR A FLUID VALVE FOR AIRCRAFT - A ventilation system for ventilating a passenger compartment of an aircraft, an aircraft, and a method of operating the ventilation system are disclosed herein. The ventilation system includes, but is not limited to, a bezel, a fluid vent, an electronic sensor, and a valve. The bezel defines a bezel aperture and the fluid vent defines an axis that passes through the bezel aperture to direct a stream of air through the bezel into the passenger compartment. The electronic sensor is associated with the bezel and is configured to generate a bezel position signal. The valve is configured to vary a flow rate of the stream of air through the fluid vent based on the bezel position signal. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105276 | AIRCRAFT DEICING SYSTEM - For deicing an aircraft, a deicing system includes a base, a plurality of motorized wheel assemblies, a proximal deck and a distal deck, and a plurality of articulated arms. The base may have a length along the longitudinal axis that is substantially equivalent to a specified aircraft. The plurality of motorized wheel assemblies is disposed under the base. A movement direction of each wheel assembly is rotatable about a vertical axis. The plurality of articulated arms is disposed on the proximal deck in the distal deck. A shell is disposed on the end of each articulated arm. The plurality of motorized wheel assemblies moves the deicing system adjacent to the aircraft and the plurality of articulated arms each position a shell adjacent to the aircraft. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105277 | ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC DE-ICER - An electro-pneumatic de-icer for an airfoil includes an electrically-powered compressor for compressing air, an air-storage tank for storing compressed air, a source of negative pressure, an airfoil pneumatic boot, and a control valve located between 1) the air-storage tank, 2) the source of negative pressure, and 3) the pneumatic boot for cycling between compressed air to inflate the pneumatic boot and negative pressure to deflate the pneumatic boot for cracking accumulated ice on the airfoil. An airfoil de-icing method lacking engine bleed air extraction includes compressing air with an electrically-powered compressor, storing high-pressure air from the compressor in an air-storage tank, delivering high-pressure air from the air-storage tank to inflate a pneumatic boot located along an airfoil, providing a negative-pressure source, deflating the pneumatic boot with the negative-pressure source, and alternating between inflating and deflating the pneumatic boot for cracking accumulated ice on the airfoil. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105278 | TURBINE ENGINE HAVING HORIZONTALLY OFFSET AXES - The invention relates to an aircraft propulsion assembly comprising a cradle receiving a turbine engine comprising at least one propeller having a longitudinal axis of rotation, a gas turbine engine having a longitudinal axis of rotation offset from the axis, and a reduction gear by means of which said propeller receives drive power from said engine, wherein the propeller and the gas turbine engine are designed such that axes and are offset from one another within said cradle at least by a given value in a transverse direction, the axis of the gas turbine engine being transversely closer to a proximal lateral side of the cradle than to an opposite distal lateral side of the cradle in order to create a lateral space between said engine and said distal lateral side of the cradle, thereby forming at least one region for installing equipments, components or accessories of said turbine engine. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105279 | MULTICOPTER WITH BOOM-MOUNTED ROTORS - A multicopter aircraft with boom-mounted rotors is disclosed. In various embodiments, a multicopter as disclosed herein includes a fuselage; a port side wing coupled to the fuselage; and a starboard side wing coupled to the fuselage. Each of the wings has mounted thereto one or more booms, each boom having a forward end extending forward of a corresponding wing to which the boom is mounted and an after end extending aft of said corresponding wing to which the boom is mounted. The aircraft further includes a first plurality of lift rotors, each rotor in said first plurality being mounted on a forward end of a corresponding one or said booms; and a second plurality of lift rotors, each rotor in said second plurality being mounted on an after end of a corresponding one or said booms. Each rotor produces vertical thrust independent of the thrust produced by the other rotors. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105280 | MULTI-ENGINE AIRCRAFT THRUST BALANCING - An aircraft controller includes a memory for storing instructions. The instructions are operable to cause the controller to perform a thrust balancing method and ensure a balanced thrust output from the aircraft. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105281 | AIRCRAFT NACELLE INCLUDING A LINK BETWEEN A CONDUIT OF AN AIR INLET AND A CONDUIT OF AN ENGINE - An aircraft nacelle including a conduit rigidly connected to an air inlet and a conduit rigidly connected to an engine, a link between the conduit rigidly connected to the air inlet and the conduit rigidly connected to the engine. The link includes a sleeve that receives one end of a first conduit and is rigidly connected to a second conduit, and linking elements that link the sleeve and the first conduit and that are distributed about the entire circumference of the nacelle, each linking element having a threaded stem oriented in a radial direction and being configured to enable tightening from inside the first conduit. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105282 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTAINING IGNITION WITHIN A BATTERY HOUSING - A battery housing including a plurality of side walls oriented to define an interior, and at least one partition that subdivides the interior into at least a first battery compartment and a second battery compartment. The at least one partition defines a flame arrestor configured to provide fluid communication between the first battery compartment and the second battery compartment such that combustion gases are ventable therebetween. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105283 | AUXILIARY POWER UNIT ASSEMBLY WITH REMOVABLE INLET FILTER - An auxiliary power unit assembly for an aircraft, including an engine assembly including an internal combustion engine, a first duct in fluid communication with an inlet of the internal combustion engine and configured to be in fluid communication with an environment of the aircraft, and a second duct configured to be in fluid communication with the environment. The second duct may be in fluid communication with an inlet of a compressor drivable by the internal combustion engine or with a compartment receiving the engine assembly. A filter extends across the first duct. The filter is removable from the first duct through an opening in a wall of the first duct, the opening accessible from an exterior of the engine assembly. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105284 | AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING WIND SHEAR - A vehicle system includes a control unit with a weather module configured to receive weather data and to identify a wind shear zone at a location based on the weather data, the weather module further configured to generate wind shear coordinate data and wind shear characteristic data based on the weather data. The control unit further includes a display module configured to generate display commands based on the wind shear coordinate data and wind shear characteristic data from the weather module. The vehicle system further includes a display device coupled to receive the display commands from the control unit and configured to display a three-dimensional forward perspective view corresponding to a vehicle environment. The display device is further configured to display first wind shear symbology within the view at a position that indicates the location of the wind shear zone. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105285 | Landing Detection Systems - The disclosure describes systems and methods for detecting an aerial vehicle landing. One method includes performing at least two of a plurality of landing tests to detect the landing of the aerial vehicle. The plurality of landing tests include a static test, a thrust test, and a shock test. Upon a detection of the landing by one of the at least two landing tests performed, the method further includes performing a free-fall test to detect a free fall of the aerial vehicle. The free fall of the aerial vehicle is a change in altitude of the aerial vehicle above an altitude change threshold. Upon a lack of a detection of the free fall by the free-fall test, the method includes setting a landed state for the aerial vehicle. Upon a detection of the free fall by the free-fall test, the method includes setting an in-air state for the aerial vehicle. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105286 | STEREO DISTANCE MEASURING APPARATUS, STEREO DISTANCE MEASURING METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - A stereo distance measuring apparatus includes a first optical camera and a second optical camera, a position-posture calculator, an image corrector, and a stereo distance measuring unit. The first and second optical cameras are provided in an elastic structure part of an aircraft and separated from each other. The first and second optical cameras constitute a stereo camera. The position-posture calculator calculates, on the basis of a displacement amount of the elastic structure part, first and second position-posture information regarding positions and postures of the first and second optical cameras, respectively. The image corrector generates first and second corrected images by correcting, on the basis of the first and second position-posture information, positions and orientations of images taken by the first and second optical cameras, respectively. The stereo distance measuring unit calculates a distance to a photographing target, on the basis of the first and second corrected images. | 2018-04-19 |