49th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 21 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210380162 | STEERING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES WITH INDEPENDENT AXLES - A steering system for vehicles with independent axles is disclosed. The system may have a second circuit for control of a second cylinder. The second circuit may have a solenoid valve, with at least four ways and three positions. The solenoid valve may be interposed between a second hydraulic liquid inlet line, a second hydraulic liquid outlet line, and a third operating duct and a fourth operating duct for the passage of hydraulic liquid. The system moreover envisages an electronic unit for management and control of the directional-control solenoid valve, which is operatively connected to a device for detecting the steering angle imposed by the first cylinder and is designed to manage the directional-control solenoid valve as a function of the data detected by the device. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380163 | GRADUAL DETECTION OF THE APPEARANCE OF TORQUE STEER - A method for the gradual activation and deactivation of a steering return function in a vehicle, the vehicle including at least two wheels, a steering wheel, an assist motor applying an assist torque to a steering rack, and a drive motor applying a wheel torque to the wheels, the method including a step of calculating an application gain including a first phase of determining a first gain dependent on the wheel torque of at least one of the two wheels, a step of estimating the assist torque associated with the return function, and a step of multiplying the assist torque associated with the return function and the application gain, wherein during the application gain calculation step the method also includes a second phase of determining a second gain dependent on the angle of the steering wheel and the difference in the rotation speeds of the at least two wheels. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380164 | STEERING SYSTEM AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A STEERING SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for operating a steering system includes providing an electromechanical steering assistance having several redundant control paths. Each control path includes a control unit, a power unit and a winding circuit of a servomotor. A correcting-variable unit is provided in each control unit in order to make a correcting variable available, depending on input variables. The correcting variables of all of the correcting-variable units are averaged. A set correcting variable is made available by each control unit, depending on the averaged correcting variable. A device for operating a steering system and a steering system for steering wheels of a motor vehicle, are also provided. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380165 | OMNIDIRECTIONAL VEHICLE - A vehicle with omnidirectional movement is provided. The vehicle is able to move in three degrees of freedom, including forward, backward, sideways and rotating around the center of the vehicle. Methods of controlling said vehicle said vehicle is also provided. The methods control the movement of the vehicle in an omnidirectional manner by utilizing wheel, tire, suspension, driveshafts, and steering components of a conventional automobile. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380166 | MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR STEERING A MOTOR VEHICLE - A motor vehicle ( | 2021-12-09 |
20210380167 | DRIVING SUPPORTER - A driving supporter includes a support inhibitor that inhibits support of driving when a steering-operation value is greater than a threshold value. The support inhibitor includes a threshold-value determiner that determines the threshold value to a value greater when a first object and a second object are present than when the first object is present, and the second object is absent. The first object has a relationship in which a relative positional relationship between the object and an own vehicle is a relationship in which a steering operation is estimated to be performed in a first direction in which the own vehicle avoids the object. The second object has a relationship in which the relative positional relationship is a relationship in which the steering operation is estimated to be performed in a second direction reverse to the first direction such that the own vehicle avoids the object. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380168 | PARKING ASSIST DEVICE AND PARKING ASSIST METHOD - The vehicle stop position accuracy is improved. A parking assist device, which assists parking of a vehicle at a target stop position, includes: a traveling distance calculation unit that calculates a traveling distance of the vehicle based on a wheel speed pulse; and a braking/driving force calculation unit that determines a remaining distance to the target stop position based on the traveling distance, and switches control of the braking force of the vehicle from feedback control to feedforward control when the remaining distance becomes a value equal to or less than a predetermined value. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380169 | RIB-LESS HOIST STRUCTURE FOR TRUCK BODY - A hoist structure for a body of a truck can be comprised of a hoist plate arrangement extending in a first direction and configured to be rotatably coupled to a hoist member of the truck; and a plurality of external gussets spaced from each other in the first direction and extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. Each of the external gussets can interface with the hoist plate arrangement, and a portion of each of the external gussets can extend in the second direction from a first side of the hoist structure arrangement. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380170 | FRAME FOR AN OFF-ROAD VEHICLE - A vehicle shown herein is a side by side utility vehicle having a frame, front and rear ground engaging members supporting the frame, a powertrain drivingly coupled to the front and rear ground engaging members, and a seating area supported by the frame. The frame can include a tunnel extending longitudinally through at least a portion of the seating area, and the tunnel supports one or more HVAC components. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380171 | VEHICLE FRONT BODY STRUCTURE - A vehicle front body structure includes a lower side frame member and an upper frame member each extended in a longitudinal direction of the front body structure. The upper frame member is arranged above, in a height direction of the front body structure, and on an outboard side, in a width direction of the front body structure, of the lower side frame member. A damper housing is arranged to connect the lower side frame member and the upper frame member. The damper housing includes an outboard wall, in the width direction, affixed to the upper frame member. The outboard wall includes a deformation relief feature extended in the longitudinal direction along an opening provided on the damper housing for an associated vehicle suspension component. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380172 | Front Wall Module - A front wall module for delimiting a front of a passenger cell in a motor vehicle includes a planar carrier structure which forms a front wall portion where a functional shape for receiving a component is formed in the planar carrier structure and where the planar carrier structure is a cast aluminum structural part. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380173 | SIDE RIGIDITY REINFORCEMENT STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE - A side rigidity reinforcement structure of a vehicle includes: a side sill which is extended in a front and rear direction of the vehicle and includes a side sill inner reinforcement and a side sill outer reinforcement; a first center floor cross member disposed in a width direction of the vehicle and bonded to a center floor panel; and a side arch reinforcement formed to be convex upward and having a center portion spaced apart from the center floor panel. In particular, the side arch reinforcement includes: a first end penetrating the side sill inner reinforcement so to be bonded on an inner lower surface of the side sill outer reinforcement while supporting the side sill inner reinforcement, and a second end connected to the first center floor cross member to transfer a shock force input from the side sill outer reinforcement to the first center floor cross member. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380174 | DUAL ORTHOGONAL MOUNTING SYSTEM - A mounting system for clips on a vehicle body panel includes a first portion having a first mounting surface and a first through-opening in the first mounting surface being configured to receive a first clip; and a second portion having a second mounting surface and a second through-opening in the second mounting surface being configured to receive a second clip. The first mounting surface is orthogonal to the second mounting surface. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380175 | VEHICLE TAILGATE WITH FOLD OUT STEP - A tailgate system for a vehicle comprises a tailgate and a support system. The tailgate includes a movable tailgate portion movably connected to the tailgate and configured to cover an access opening in the tailgate. The support system is selectively operable between a connected state connected to both the tailgate and the movable tailgate portion and a disconnected state. The support system in the connected state is configured to support the movable tailgate portion in a step position pivoted downwardly from the tailgate in an open position thereof to provide a step. The support system in the disconnected state is configured to allow the movable tailgate portion to pivot downwardly from the tailgate in a closed position to the downwardly extending open position. The angle of pivotal movement of the movable tailgate portion relative to the tailgate is greater in the downwardly extending open position than in the step position. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380176 | TRAILER FAIRING AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED AERODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE - An apparatus for a trailer is provided that has a top fairing configured for being mounted to a top surface of the trailer at a location closer to the back of the trailer than the front of the trailer. The trailer has a longitudinal direction, a lateral direction, and a vertical direction. A side fairing is also present and is configured for being mounted to a side surface of the trailer. The top fairing engages the side fairing. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380177 | ACTIVE AERODYNAMIC APPLICATION TORQUE DRIVEN LINKS - An active aerodynamic application torque link system including a four bar linkage having a fixed link, driven link, follower link and coupler. The fixed link has a follower link aperture and a driven link aperture. The follower link has a first end rotatably connected to the follower link aperture of the fixed link and a second end of the follower link is connected to the coupler. The driven link is rotatably connected at a first end to the coupler and coupled at a second end to a torque transfer tube that has a cross sectional shape of a four sided polygon with four radial facets. The four sided torque transfer tube is rotatably connected to the driven link aperture of the fixed link. The four bar linkage is used in a number of different applications by connecting the coupler with different components. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380178 | Systems and Methods for Safe Reconfiguration of a Vehicle Interior - Systems and methods for safe reconfiguration of a vehicle interior are provided. A method includes obtaining vehicle reconfiguration data indicative of a reconfigured interior arrangement for a vehicle interior of an autonomous vehicle. The reconfigured interior arrangement can include a number of interior vehicle components at one or more different positions within the vehicle interior than a current position of the interior vehicle components as prescribed by a current interior arrangement of the vehicle interior. The method includes obtaining sensor data indicative of one or more objects associated with the autonomous vehicle and determining a potential impact of repositioning the number of interior vehicle components from the current interior arrangement to the reconfigured interior arrangement. The method includes initiating a vehicle reconfiguration response based on the vehicle reconfiguration data and the potential impact of the reconfigured interior arrangement on the one or more objects associated with the autonomous vehicle. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380179 | OFF-ROAD VEHICLE - A vehicle includes a chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, a powertrain coupled to the chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a rear module coupled to the chassis behind the cab. The powertrain is configured to drive at least one of the front axle or the rear axle. The rear module is selectively reconfigurable between a plurality of configurations. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380180 | ELECTRIC SCOOTER - Electric scooter ( | 2021-12-09 |
20210380181 | ANTI-JACKKNIFING APPARATUS - Multiple exemplary systems for preventing jackknifing are disclosed. The systems comprise an electric motor for extending a shaft into a fifth wheel coupling when a tractor trailer is traveling at above a predetermined speed in a forward direction, physically preventing the tractor trailer from jackknifing. In order to avoid dependence on integration with a tractor, sensors on a trailer are used to determine speed without communication with the tractor or any instruments therein, via reception of one or more waves. When the trailer is determined to be traveling at below the predetermined speed in a forward direction, or at any speed in a backward direction, the shaft is retracted to allow the trailer to freely rotate with respect, to the tractor. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380182 | MECHANIZED GLADHAND - The present technology describes systems and methods for a mechanized gladhand and an end effector. The mechanized gladhand may have a collar capable of rotational motion while the mating surface may be in contact with a second surface without rotating. This may reduce reaction loads while maintaining the integrity of the connection. The end effector may include a drive motor, clasping tool, and/or driving installed tool that may be used to couple a tool with the gladhand or may be used in other applications. The end effector may have a compact design to allow precise control. The movement of the end effector with the gladhand may be controlled based on image processing to align the tool with another component. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380183 | Oscillating Track System - Disclosed are various embodiments, aspects and features an oscillating track system that includes an oscillating track lock subsystem. The oscillating track system may include a track operable to rotate around a housing structure that is configured to receive an axle. While in operation, i.e. while the track is being rotated around the housing, the oscillating track system may be able to oscillate about the axle and, in doing so, incline or decline to accommodate undulating terrain. Advantageously, when stopped, the degree to which the oscillating track system has oscillated around the axle may be locked in place via an oscillating track lock subsystem comprised within the oscillating track system, thereby providing stability to the heavy equipment that includes the oscillating track system. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380184 | TRACKED VEHICLE FOR PREPARING SKI TRAILS - A tracked vehicle for preparing ski trails; the tracked vehicle comprising: a frame; two sets of wheels arranged on opposite sides of the frame; two tracks, each of which is respectively run over by one of the two sets of wheels; and at least one support device for each set of wheels, which is coupled to at least two wheels of the set of wheels and is connected in an articulated way to the frame in order to couple the at least two wheels of the set of wheels to the frame; wherein the support device comprises an outer main body, which defines an inner cavity and wherein the inner cavity is at least partially filled with metal foam. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380185 | Mitigating Sensor Noise in Legged Robots - An example implementation involves receiving measurements from an inertial sensor coupled to the robot and detecting an occurrence of a foot of the legged robot making contact with a surface. The implementation also involves reducing a gain value of an amplifier from a nominal value to a reduced value upon detecting the occurrence. The amplifier receives the measurements from the inertial sensor and provides a modulated output based on the gain value. The implementation further involves increasing the gain value from the reduced value to the nominal value over a predetermined duration of time after detecting the occurrence. The gain value is increased according to a profile indicative of a manner in which to increase the gain value of the predetermined duration of time. The implementation also involves controlling at least one actuator of the legged robot based on the modulated output during the predetermined duration of time. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380186 | SINGLE-LEG ROBOT MECHANISM FOR JUMPING ON A WALL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - The disclosure discloses a single-leg robot mechanism for jumping on a wall and a control method. The mechanism includes a robot leg. A plurality of rotors is fixedly connected to a fuselage of the robot leg and is distributed in a mirror image arrangement with respect to the fuselage, and operating surfaces of the plurality of rotors are parallel to each other. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380187 | Tank Seal Inspection - Various embodiments generally relate to robotics and more specifically to tank seal inspections. In some embodiments, the robotic inspection device comprising a power supply, a body, a drive system, a camera, a navigational system, and/or one or more sensors. The drive system may include one or more surface engaging drivers to propel the robotic inspection device along a surface of a tank. The camera can be housed within the body to capture images and/or video of a seal. The navigational system can compute a route (or receive commands that route) and send commands to the drive system to navigate the robotic inspection device along the surface of the tank allowing the camera to capture the images or video of the seal. Some embodiments may use an artificial intelligence or machine learning engine to review the images or video of the seal and identify potential problems. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380188 | VIBRATION DAMPENING DEVICE FOR MOUNTING A HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A vibration dampening device for a mount including a mount head and a base for mounting a handheld device on a bicycle. The vibration dampening device comprises a chassis and one or more vibration dampening grommets. The chassis comprises first and second interlocking pieces configured to be disposed between the mount head and the base moveable relative to each other. The chassis includes structure for limiting movement of the first and second interlocking pieces relative to each other. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380189 | Rotating Platform With Navigation Controller For Use With Or Without A Chair - A device with rotatable footpads for use with interactivity systems and method for same are disclosed. The apparatus may comprise two footpads, wherein the two footpads rotate independently with respect to at least one axis; a plurality of sensors that detect the rotation of each footpad; and a controller transmitting signals from the plurality of sensors representing the rotation of each footpad to a virtual reality or teleoperation system. The method for using the apparatus may comprise stabilizing footpads by a mechanical means detecting the rotation of the footpads on an at least one axis passing through the footpads via sensors of the footpads that detect rotation of the footpads; and transmitting a digital representation of the rotation of the footpads to an interactivity system. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380190 | HUMAN-MACHINE INTERACTION SPORT VEHICLE - A human-machine interaction sport vehicle including a mounting plate, a rotating structure, two wheels, a hub motor, and a balance control system is provided. The rotating structure is configured to connect a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate, and enables the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate to rotate relative to each other. The two wheels are disposed on two sides of the mounting plate and capable of rotating about the mounting plate. The hub is configured to drive the two wheels to rotate. The balance control system is connected with the hub motor and configured to control the hub motor to drive the wheels to rotate. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380191 | Multi-modal monocoque structure for motorcycles - A fastening system for attaching a component to the monocoque of a motorcycle. The fastening system promotes a plurality of riding configurations for the motorcycle. The fastening system includes an assembly of a track and a movable foot piece. The movable foot piece slides along and is locked in the track to secure the component to the track according to a desired riding configuration of the motorcycle. When the component is the headstock, the fastening system allows for a change in the rake angle. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380192 | FOLDING VEHICLE - A folding vehicle is adjustable between an unfolded position and a folded position. In the unfolded position, the wheels of the vehicle are in a leading and trailing relationship. In the folded position, the components of the folding vehicle have a minimal footprint allowing for compact storage. In the folded position, the wheels may be in a side-by-side relationship with the majority of the vehicle components positioned between the wheels. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380193 | SHOCK ABSORBER - A shock absorber includes a tubular outer tube, a tubular inner tube, a rod, a piston, an urging member, and a guide bush. The guide bush is a ring-shaped member arranged along an inner periphery of the outer tube, abuts against a front surface and a rear surface of the inner tube to movably hold the inner tube, and is separated from left and right side surfaces of the inner tube. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380194 | SHOCK ABSORBER - A shock absorber includes a holding member that holds a rod. Inside the holding member, there is formed a flow path through which oil passes. The flow path include a first flow path extending along an axis of the rod from one end of the holding member in an axial direction, a second flow path extending from one end portion of the first flow path along a radial direction of the rod, and a third flow path extending along the axis of the rod from one end portion of the second flow path to the other end of the holding member in the axial direction. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380195 | BICYCLE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM WITH SELECTABLE AXLE PATHS - A bicycle frame is disclosed. In certain examples, the bicycle frame includes a head tube coupled to a top tube and a down tube, a seat tube coupled to the top tube and the down tube, and an upper pivot point disposed in the seat tube configured to pivotally couple to a rear suspension system. In certain examples, the bicycle frame includes a plurality of lower pivot points disposed in the seat tube configured to pivotally couple to the rear suspension system, each of the plurality of lower pivot points causing, when coupled to the rear suspension system, the rear suspension system to define a different wheel path as a rear wheel of the rear suspension system travels from an extended position to a compressed position. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380196 | HYDRAULICALLY ACTUATED AUXILIARY BRAKE SYSTEM FOR MOTORCYCLES - A stand-alone, auxiliary brake system is provided for operating the rear wheel brake of a motorcycle. The auxiliary brake includes an actuator that is connected to a hand lever by a hose. The actuator is mounted to the rear brake using a fastener. A push rod of the actuator is installed onto the rear brake master cylinder replacing the existing push rod. The push rod is attached to a piston, which is mounted inside a cylinder of the actuator. A transfer port on the actuator connects the hose to the cylinder with the fluid inside the hose being pressurized by the hand lever to push the piston to activate the rear brake through the push rod. Thus, the auxiliary brake system provides an efficient and effective braking mechanism through the user's hand actuation without compromising the existing foot pedal braking system. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380197 | Gear Mechanism, Pedal-Powered Vehicle comprising the same, and method for forming the same - A gear mechanism is provided, having a gear arrangement, and a spindle arrangement to support the gear arrangement, the spindle arrangement having first, second, third and fourth spindles. The gear arrangement, of concentric gears only, that includes a first gear set mounted on the first and fourth spindles and arranged to be driven via a first pedal, a second gear set mounted on the second and fourth spindles and arranged to be driven via a second pedal, and a third gear set mounted on the third and fourth spindles, wherein, for each of the first and second gear sets, the gear set is configured to be alternately driven, via the corresponding pedal being rotated through less than 180°, in a power stroke to drive the third gear set, and, advanced, via the corresponding pedal being rotated through more than 180°, in a return stroke to commence a subsequent power stroke. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380198 | BOTTLE HOLDER FOR EXTERNAL BATTERY - A bottle holder for an external battery which comprises a longitudinal base designed to be fitted to a tube of the frame of an electric bicycle. Where the bottle holder comprises a main body attached to the base and the main body and the base partially form a cavity intended to house an external battery or a water bottle.The main body is also capable of adapting the size of the cavity in such a way as to accommodate the external battery with a non-circular section and larger than the water bottle section, and furthermore, the main body comprises an adjustment mechanism for closing the cavity holder and preventing the external battery from moving around inside the holder. In this way, the invention allows the user to be able to house an external battery or a water bottle using one single holder without changing different holders. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380199 | DRIVE DISKS - Drive disks are configured to rotate a main wheel by applying a frictional force thereto. Each of the drive disks includes a base and a plurality of rollers. The base includes a first sheet metal member and a second sheet metal member. The first sheet metal member includes a first central part and a plurality of first arm parts. The second sheet metal member includes a second central part and a plurality of second arm parts. Each of the rollers has a first end and a second end in an axial direction thereof. Each of the first arm parts and each of the second arm parts support the first end of one of two rollers adjacent to each other and the second end of the other of the two rollers adjacent to each other. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380200 | TRANSMISSION UNIT FOR MOTOR VEHICLES WITH REVERSE DRIVE AND MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING THE TRANSMISSION UNIT - The transmission unit ( | 2021-12-09 |
20210380201 | SNOWMOBILE HAVING AN AIR-COOLED CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A snowmobile includes a frame, a tunnel, a seat, an endless track, at least one ski, a handlebar, a cowling defining an engine compartment, an engine, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) operatively connecting the engine to the endless track, and a pulley guard assembly disposed over at least a portion of the CVT. The CVT includes a primary pulley, a secondary pulley, and an endless flexible member operatively connecting the primary pulley to the secondary pulley. The pulley guard assembly is disposed between the CVT and a lateral side of the cowling, and defines an air inlet. The air inlet fluidly communicates with a space defined between the pulley guard assembly and the lateral side. In some implementations, the cowling defines an air inlet. In some implementations, an air duct fluidly connects the air inlet of the cowling to the air inlet of the pulley guard assembly. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380202 | Adhesive Foam Fishing Equipment Storage Pad - Removable traction mat wherein a foam is reinforced with a layer of fabric, fiber, or reinforced adhesive between a CLCC foam layer and the substrate or underlying surface. The layering is preferably a first foam layer and a fabric layer impregnated with a pressure sensitive adhesive. This prevents the CLCC foam from being bonded directly to the substrate and allows the fabric/fiber to support the CLCC foam such that the entire assembly can be removed in one piece without the CLCC foam disintegrating. The traction mat includes at least one slit to allow a user to secure a piece of fishing within the traction mat such that the user may easily and readily access such piece of fishing equipment. The location of the slits may be within a groove or near an identifying marker such as a colorful line. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380203 | SUB SEA MOORING CHAIN CONNECTOR AND TENSIONER - A mooring line length adjusting device and methods is disclosed. The connecting device is arranged for connecting a lower section and an upper section of a mooring line to respective ends of the device and for adjusting a total length of said mooring line from a previous mooring line length to a new mooring line length. The upper end of the mooring line is connected to a floating unit. At least said lower section comprises a chain segment at its top end connected to the device. The device comprises a locking arrangement to lock said chain segment to the connecting device. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380204 | SYSTEM FOR RESTRICTION OF HAWSER MOVEMENT IN A TANDEM MOORING AND LOADING - A system for restriction of hawser movement in a tandem mooring and loading system is provided comprising a first floating structure being spread moored, a second floating structure, and a tandem mooring arrangement between the first and second floating structure. The tandem mooring arrangement comprises at least one hawser connected in a first end to a hawser connection arrangement on the first floating structure, and in a second end connected to a hawser connection point on the second floating structure and a loading arrangement, wherein the system further comprises a hawser guide arrangement. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380205 | PORTABLE FOLDABLE HOUSE FOR PETS AND HUMANS - A house is provided. The house includes a base and a roof. The roof is attached to the base. The base has sufficient buoyancy to enable the house to float on water. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380206 | WATERCRAFT FENDER WITH LOCKING SUCTION MECHANISMS - A protective fender for a watercraft includes a plurality of attachment mechanisms configured to secure the protective fender to an exterior portion of the watercraft. The protective fender further includes a fender body, wherein a first surface of the fender body that contacts the exterior portion of the watercraft comprises a smooth surface. The protective fender also includes a plurality of adjustable-length straps. A first adjustable-length strap secures an upper-left quadrant of the fender body upwards to a first attachment mechanism of the plurality of attachment mechanisms, and a second adjustable-length strap secures an upper-right quadrant of the fender body upwards to a second attachment mechanism of the plurality of attachment mechanisms. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380207 | DEVICE FOR THE CLEANING OF VESSELS - Device for the cleaning of a submerged section of the hull ( | 2021-12-09 |
20210380208 | LIFT BAG WITH AUTOMATIC GAS VOLUME REGULATION - A lift bag for moving an object underwater includes a lift bag body and a buoyancy regulator device within an internal cavity of the lift bag body. The buoyancy regulator device includes concentric regulator tubes. Each regulator tube includes a regulator tube opening and the regulator tube openings may be aligned to define a regulator tube aperture. The regulator tube aperture is in fluid communication with a lift bag slot formed in the lift bag body. A constant buoyancy for the lift bag is determined by adjusting the position of the regulator tube aperture by moving the inner and outer regulator tubes with respect to each other. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380209 | EXPLOSIVE CONTAINER - An underwater explosive container to house explosives and explosive tools for deployment on bottom mines, moored mines, and underwater explosive devices that can be positioned via a remotely operated vehicle or a diver for neutralizing, rendering safe, or detonating the intended target and methods of building and utilizing the underwater explosive container. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380210 | THRUSTER ARRANGEMENT FOR A BOAT - A pontoon boat including a thruster system is disclosed. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380211 | UNDERWATER THRUSTER - The present disclosure relates to an underwater thruster, comprising a power part and a propeller, wherein the power part is provided at the upstream of the propeller for driving the propeller to rotate. The underwater thruster further comprises: a water inlet part, which the power part is provided at the upstream or internally of the water inlet part, the water inlet part being provided with a water inlet, one end and the other end of the water inlet part being columnar, and the diameter of radial cross-sections of the water inlet part gradually increasing from one end to the other end of the water inlet part; and a water outlet part, which is provided at the downstream of the water inlet part, one end of the water outlet part being provided with a water outlet, wherein the water inlet part is adjacent to the propeller and provided at the upstream of the propeller, and the propeller is provided inside the water outlet part. According to the present disclosure, by improving the structure of the underwater thruster, the guide stability of the underwater thruster in use is improved, and the kinetic energy utilization rate is increased. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380212 | HYDRAULIC POWER TRIM LIFT DEVICE FOR A MARINE PROPULSION SYSTEM AND MARINE PROPULSION SYSTEM - A hydraulic power trim lift device for a marine propulsion system has at least one lift cylinder, at least one pump and a tank. The lift cylinder has a lift piston chamber and a lift rod chamber separated from the lift piston chamber by a lift cylinder piston. The pump is connected to the lift rod chamber via a first line arrangement and to the lift piston chamber via a second line arrangement. The lift piston chamber is connected to the tank via the second line arrangement when the first line arrangement is pressurized. The second line arrangement has a flow control device acting in the direction of flow to the tank. Furthermore, a marine propulsion system with such a power trim lift device is provided. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380213 | COOLING DEVICE FOR POWER SOURCE FOR SHIP PROPULSION DEVICE - The cooling device for a power source for a ship propulsion device that pumps up cooling water, from which foreign matters with sizes that cause clogging of a cooling water route have been removed, supplies the cooling water to a cooling water passage ( | 2021-12-09 |
20210380214 | OUTER DRIVE PROTECTION ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to an outer drive protection arrangement attachable to a marine vessel ( | 2021-12-09 |
20210380215 | FLYING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An unmanned aerial vehicle according to certain embodiments generally includes a chassis, a power supply mounted to the chassis, a control system operable to receive power from the power supply, a plurality of arms extending outward from the chassis, a plurality of rotors, and a support structure mounted atop the chassis. Each rotor is mounted to a corresponding arm of the plurality of arms, is in communication with the control system, and is operable to generate lift under control of the control system. The support structure includes a plurality of arched struts that connect to one another at an apex region of the support structure. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380216 | LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURE REMOVABLE ENERGY-ABSORBING BARRIER AND AIRCRAFT INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE SUCH REMOVABLE BARRIER - A removable barrier and an aircraft including such a removable barrier. The barrier including a panel configured to block at least partly an opening delimited by a frame, a plurality of straps each connected to the panel and each having first and second ends, for each strap, a first connection configured to connect the first end of the strap and a first edge of the frame at least temporarily, a second connection configured to connect the second end of the strap and a second edge of the frame at least temporarily, at least one folded overlength at the level of at least one of the first and second ends of the strap, at least one breakable connection keeping the overlength folded. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380217 | AIRCRAFT DOOR WITH SLIDING DECOMPRESSION PANEL - A door assembly configured to be positioned between a first compartment and a second compartment that includes a main door portion having a first decompression opening defined therein, at least a first panel portion positioned in a first position within the first decompression opening, and a decompression sensor. The first panel portion is movable linearly between the first position and a second position and is pivotable between the second position and a third position. In the third position the first compartment is in fluid communication with the second compartment via the first decompression opening. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380218 | AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE CONFIGURATIONS FOR AVOIDING TAIL STRIKE WHILE ALLOWING LONG PAYLOADS - A fixed-wing cargo aircraft having a kinked fuselage to extend the useable length of a continuous interior cargo bay while still meeting a tailstrike requirement is disclosed. The fuselage defines a continuous interior cargo bay along a majority of its length and a pitch axis about which the cargo aircraft rotates during takeoff while still on the ground. The fuselage includes a forward portion defining longitudinal-lateral plane of the cargo aircraft an aft portion extending aft from the pitch axis to the aft end and containing an aft region of the continuous interior cargo bay that extends along a majority of a length of the aft portion. The aft portion has a centerline extending above the forward upper surface of the aircraft. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380219 | LIFT-SHARING WING WITH ROTATABLE TRAILING EDGE - One embodiment includes a rotary aircraft, including: a rotary propulsion system; a body; and a pair of wings connected on opposite sides of the body, wherein each of the wings includes a flap rotatably connected to a trailing edge thereof and configured to rotate downward relative to the wing during low speed and stationary flight of the aircraft, and to rotate upward relative to the wing during high-speed flight of the aircraft. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380220 | EXPANDABLE CELLULAR SYSTEM FOR A SANDWICH PANEL - A sandwich panel for an aircraft turbojet nacelle includes an outer skin in contact with an air flow, an inner skin opposed to the outer skin, and an intermediate system comprising partitions connecting the inner and outer skins so as to form cells, the inner skin of at least one cell having at least one corrugation configured to allow the materials making up the sandwich panel to deform in the event of thermal variation. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380221 | CONTINUOUS VARIABLE PITCH ROTOR SYSTEM - An exemplary continuous variable pitch rotor system includes a blade extending radially from a hub along a longitudinal axis, the blade rotationally coupled to the hub to permit limited rotation of the blade about the longitudinal axis in response to a change in a rotational speed of the hub. In some embodiments, the blade is held in a radially fixed position relative to the hub. In some embodiments, the blade is permitted to translate radially. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380222 | Paramotor Throttle Locking Apparatus - The invention described and claimed in this application is a throttle assembly for a paramotor with an integrated locking mechanism which can be engaged to lock the throttle input in any position to maintain level flight. The throttle locking mechanism can be quickly disengaged as needed by squeezing the throttle control lever. The throttle locking mechanism is also able to be tuned when in the locked position as to attain the ideal engine input for level flight. The throttle locking mechanism can be preset and quickly returned to a designated power setting. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380223 | AIRCRAFT CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - The aircraft control system | 2021-12-09 |
20210380224 | IN-FLIGHT STABILIZATION OF AN AIRCRAFT - A system for in-flight stabilization including a plurality if flight components mechanically coupled to an aircraft. The system further comprises a sensor mechanically coupled to the aircraft, wherein the sensor is configured to detect a failure datum of the flight component. The system comprises a vehicle controller communicatively connected to the sensor and is configured to receive the failure datum of a flight component of the aircraft from the sensor, generate a mitigating response to be performed by at least a flight component of the plurality of flight components, and initiate the at least a flight component of the plurality of flight components. Initiating the flight component of the plurality of flight components further includes performing the mitigating response. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380225 | VARIABLE CAMBER TRIM UNITS, AIRCRAFT COMPRISING THE SAME, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF OPERATION - A variable camber trim unit ( | 2021-12-09 |
20210380226 | VARIABLE CAMBER TRIM UNITS, AIRCRAFT COMPRISING THE SAME, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF OPERATION - A variable camber trim unit ( | 2021-12-09 |
20210380227 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE C.G (CENTER OF GRAVITY) POINT IN A POWERED PARACHUTE AND FLEXIBLE WING AERIAL VEHICLE - An aerial vehicle ( | 2021-12-09 |
20210380228 | GAS SENSING FOR FIXED WING DRONES USING SCOOPS - A fixed wing drone comprises an air channel embedded therein. The air channel has an upstream an air inlet. A microcontroller mounted within the drone is configured to control navigation of the drone. An air scoop having a section positioned adjacent the inlet to the air channel is adjustable between a first position to capture and divert air into the inlet and thereby to air channel and a second position to block air flow into the air inlet. The air scoop is positioned to divert air flow into the air channel and to the gas sensor during forward flight of the drone. In one embodiment, the fixed wing drone comprises an aircraft having a fuselage and at least two wings. In another embodiment, the fixed wing drone has a flying wing construction, that is, is a tailless design. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380229 | REDUCED WEIGHT AIRCRAFT TIRE - A pneumatic tire having a carcass and a belt reinforcing structure wherein the belt reinforcing structure is a composite belt structure having at least one radially inner spiral layer and at least one zigzag belt reinforcing structure located radially outward of said spiral layer. The zigzag belt width is preferably wider than the spiral layer. The pneumatic tire further includes an auxiliary belt layer wherein the auxiliary belt is a zigzag belt formed of a dual modulus strip formed of two different reinforcement cords, and wherein the auxiliary belt may be the widest belt layer. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380230 | TILTED PROPELLERS FOR ENHANCED DISTRIBUTED PROPULSION CONTROL AUTHORITY - An aircraft comprises a fuselage, one or more support structures connected to the fuselage, one or more engines or motors disposed within or attached to the one or more support structures or the fuselage, and a distributed propulsion system. The distributed propulsion system comprising two or more propellers symmetrically distributed in an array along the one or more support structures with respect to a center of gravity of the aircraft and operably connected to the one or more engines or motors, wherein each propeller has a rotation direction within a tilted plane of rotation, and a summation of horizontal force vectors created by the tilted plane of rotation of all the propellers is substantially zero when all the propellers are creating a substantially equal thrust magnitude. Movement of the aircraft is controlled by selectively increasing or decreasing a thrust of at least one of the two or more propellers. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380231 | ANTI-DRIVE MECHANISM FOR ROTARY AIRCRAFT CONTROL - One embodiment includes a swashplate assembly for a rotary aircraft, including: a rotating ring configured to rotate with a drive shaft of the rotary aircraft; a non-rotating ring coupled to the rotating ring and rotationally decoupled from the rotating ring, wherein the non-rotating ring does not rotate with the rotating ring and drive shaft; an outer casing disposed around the gearbox; and an anti-drive mechanism to maintain the outer casing rotationally stationary relative to the gearbox, the anti-drive mechanism including a key and slot system between the gearbox and the outer casing. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380232 | PITCH CHANGE LINKAGE - A pitch change link may include a shaft having a first end region and a second end region, and a bearing cartridge on at least one of the first end region and the second end region. The bearing cartridge may include a bearing and a bearing ring at least partially surrounding the bearing. The bearing ring may have a geometric symmetry and a cross section that is wider at a first end than at a second end, the first end may oppose the second end. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380233 | UNMANNED VEHICLES CAPABLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL INTERACTION - An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system is disclosed. The UAV system includes a chassis, a plurality of propeller assemblies configured to provide vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) for the chassis with propulsion in 6 degrees of freedom including along a cartesian coordinate system (X, Y, Z) and provide yaw, pitch, and roll, the plurality of propeller assemblies are selected from the group consisting of (i) two fixed propeller assemblies and a tiltable propeller assembly, and (ii) four fixed propeller assemblies, a boom having a boom propeller assembly, configured to selectively provide positive and negative rectilinear thrust vectors, and an end-effector coupled to a distal end of the boom, the end-effector having a force sensor configured to provide contact force between the end-effector and an object. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380234 | VERTICAL-LIFT AUGMENTATION SYSTEM - In an embodiment, a vertical-lift augmentation system for an aircraft includes a fan bank mounted to the aircraft in proximity to a wing of the aircraft, where the fan bank may include at least one fan. The vertical-lift augmentation system also includes a panel movably attached to the aircraft in relation to the fan bank, where the panel is adjustable between at least a first position in which the panel encloses the fan bank in the aircraft and a second position in which the panel at least partially exposes the fan bank. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380235 | BREACHING FOR SUBMERGIBLE FIXED WING AIRCRAFT - A vehicle architecture and the associated method of operation for fixed wing aircraft transition from operation underwater to flight in air. More particularly, the vehicle architecture and method allow transition and long-range operation in both water and in air. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380236 | SUSPENDED AERIAL VEHICLE SYSTEM WITH THRUSTER STABILIZATION - A suspended aerial vehicle system includes an aerial vehicle with a thruster assembly and a supporting line attached to the aerial vehicle that is capable of supporting at least some of the weight of the aerial vehicle. The supporting line may have an adjustable length which when varied, and in coordination with variations in a thrust characteristic of the aerial vehicle, may change the position of the aerial vehicle. Other aspects are also described and claimed. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380237 | NAVIGATION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR STATIONARY OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE - A navigation control system for an aerial robotic device suspended from a carrier device in an aerial movement volume of an aerial module. The navigation control system is configured to detect one or more stationary obstacles located in corresponding Aerial Movement Volume, create a 3D map representing the Aerial Movement Volume together with one or more bounding boxes enclosing each stationary obstacle in the Aerial Movement Volume, use an optimisation algorithm to compute an optimal route for the aerial robotic device, determine control parameters for a plurality of electric stepper motors driving the carrier device and the aerial robotic device based on the computed optimal route for the aerial robotic device, and navigate the aerial robotic device in accordance with the computed optimal route to enable the aerial robotic device to reach the required destination while avoiding intervening stationary obstacles. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380238 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FOLDABLE ARMS - An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a central body, a plurality of arms extending out from the central body, and a plurality of propulsion units. Each arm of the plurality of arms includes a stem portion including a stem interior space, one or more branch portions each including a branch interior space, and a joint connecting the stem portion and the one or more branch portions. The joint includes a joint interior space and is configured to move the one or more branch portions relative to the stem portion. Each propulsion unit is attached to a corresponding arm of the plurality of arms. The stem interior space, the branch interior space, and the joint interior space are configured to provide an internal passageway to permit electrical routing between the central body and the plurality of propulsion units. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380239 | CRISSCROSS BOUSTROPHEDONIC FLIGHT PATTERNS FOR UAV SCANNING AND IMAGING - An unmanned autonomous vehicle assessment and reporting system may implement a boustrophedonic flight pattern for capturing images of a structure to develop a three-dimensional model of the same. A crisscross boustrophedonic flight pattern may include two or more boustrophedonic flight patterns that are at angles relative to one another. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380240 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - Baggage is connected to an aerial vehicle in a state in which the baggage is suspended by a connector such as rope. A learning unit of a server device performs machine learning on the relationship between the piloting of an aerial vehicle and the behavior of baggage on the basis of an aerial vehicle behavior history and a piloting history acquired by a first acquisition unit and a baggage behavior history acquired by a second acquisition unit. With this arrangement, the automatic piloting of the aerial vehicle at the time of lowering baggage is achieved. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380241 | PASSIVE-RELEASE, SNAP-FIT COUPLING DEVICES FOR SUSPENDED PAYLOAD CONTAINERS OF AIRCRAFTS - Presented are passive-release, snap-fit coupling devices for attaching cargo to cargo suspension systems, methods for making/using such devices, and aircraft equipped with underbody suspension systems using passive-release, snap-fit coupling devices for securing payloads. An object mounting device is presented for securing an object, such as a cargo container, to a tether hook of a suspension system, such as an aircraft's payload suspension system. The object mounting device includes a base plate that affixes to the object, and a hook latch mounted onto the base plate. The hook latch includes a guide surface adjacent a catch cavity. The catch cavity releasably receives therein the tether hook. The guide surface is oriented at an oblique angle with respect to the base plate in order to slidably engage the tether hook, upon release from the catch cavity and under the force of gravity, to thereby eject the tether hook from the hook latch. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380242 | FLYING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An unmanned aerial vehicle according to certain embodiments generally includes a chassis, a power supply mounted to the chassis, a control system operable to receive power from the power supply, at least one rotor operable to generate lift under control of the control system, and a motor operable to lower a free end of a line. The free end of the line is operable to engage a parcel to be delivered by the unmanned aerial vehicle. The control system is configured to operate the motor to cause the free end of the line to accelerate toward a delivery surface as the free end of the line passes through a first portion of a distance between the unmanned aerial vehicle and the delivery surface, and to decelerate as the free end of the line passes through a lower portion of the distance. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380243 | FLYING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An unmanned aerial vehicle according to certain embodiments generally includes a chassis, a power supply mounted to the chassis, a control system operable to receive power from the power supply, at least one rotor operable to generate lift under control of the control system, a line having one end coupled to the chassis and an opposite free end, wherein the free end is positioned below the chassis, and a severing mechanism operable to sever the line under control of the control system. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380244 | MULTI-BAY DRONE FOR REMOVING AND REPLACING A DEVICE IN A DEVICE RECEPTACLE IN A SINGLE VISIT - A drone for replacing a removeable device can include a drone body with at least three lift-generating rotors spaced apart from the drone body and operating in concert that provide lift sufficient to propel the drone in at least six directions. The drone can include a first bay attached to the drone body, the first bay comprising a first mounting mechanism to dismount a first removeable device from a device receptacle and to securely stow the first removeable device. The drone can also include a second bay attached to the drone body comprising a second mounting mechanism to stow a second removeable device and to mount the second removeable device on the device receptacle. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380245 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZATION OF PACKAGING LARGE IRREGULAR PAYLOADS FOR SHIPMENT BY AIR VEHICLES - Methods of determining a final space reservation for a new aircraft are disclosed. The methods include using parametric definitions of potential payloads to generate a population of representative payloads for use in creating an initial space reservation. The methods include accounting for and applying a variety of margins on each potential payload and taking the union of potential payloads. Alternatively, the union can be taken first and then the margins applied. A homogenous space reservation can be determined based upon a variety of differently shaped or sized payloads, including a margin build-up to mitigate risk of unknowns associated with future changes in specific payload shapes and sizes, build tolerances, environmental conditions, and/or loading and unloading motions and clearances. Once this space reservation is known, it is possible to design an external shape of a carrying vehicle by staying outside of this space reservation. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380246 | TRANSLATING PAYLOAD BAY PALLET FOR AIRCRAFT - A system is described and includes a first track assembly for connecting a top surface of a pallet supporting payload to an upper interior surface of a payload bay of an aircraft; a second track assembly for connecting a side surface of the pallet to a side interior surface of the payload bay; and a pallet actuator system for selectively moving the pallet along the first and second track assemblies between a first position in which the pallet is fully extended from the payload bay and a second position in which the pallet is fully retracted into the payload bay. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380247 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING A CARGO AIRCRAFT - Systems and methods for loading a cargo aircraft are described. The system includes at least one rail disposed in an interior cargo bay of a cargo aircraft that extends at an angle relative to an interior bottom contact surface of a forward portion of the interior cargo bay, through a kinked portion and an aft portion of the interior cargo bay. Payload-receiving fixtures are described that can be used in conjunction with the rail system, allowing for large cargo, such as wind turbine blades, to be transported by aircraft. Methods of loading a cargo aircraft can include advancing the large payload into the interior cargo bay of the aircraft such that at least one of the payload-receiving fixtures rises relative to a plane defined by the interior bottom contact surface of the forward portion of the interior cargo bay. Various systems, methods, components, and related tooling are also provided. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380248 | MOISTURE WICKING EXPANDABLE SLEEVE - A method and system of moisture control for a cabin of an aircraft comprising an expandable sleeve receivable over a structural member. The expandable sleeve has a material with moisture absorbing properties and elastic properties. The expandable sleeve is configured to absorb moisture flowing down the structural member. The sleeve is easily installed by stretching the sleeve to its expanded state to fit over the structural member and returning the sleeve to its contracted state to fit snugly around the structural member such that moisture flowing down the structural member does not seep into the cabin of the aircraft. Moisture is wicked and/or absorbed into the sleeve, dries, and then the process repeats when needed. No use of heat is required. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380249 | AIRCRAFT PASSENGER SERVICE UNIT HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM - A passenger service unit health monitoring system includes a cardiorespiratory sensor unit, a temperature sensor, and one or more controllers having one or more processors configured to execute a set of program instructions maintained in one or more memory units, wherein the set of program instructions is configured to cause the one or more processors to: receive one or more signals from at least one of the temperature sensor or the cardiorespiratory sensor unit indicative of one or more physiological states of the subject; measure one or more physiological states of the subject based on the one or more signals indicative of one or more physiological states of the subject; determine one or more physiological interventions based on the one or more physiological states of the subject; and transmit one or more signals instructive of the one or more physiological interventions. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380250 | WIRELESS OVERHEAD BINS - A system comprises an overhead bin including a door configured to open and close an opening of the overhead bin for access to and securing of an interior space of the overhead bin. A latch mechanism is operatively connecting the opening of the overhead bin to the door of the overhead bin to secure the door to the opening in a closed position, and to release the door from the opening for access to the interior space. A controller is operatively connected to the latch mechanism, the controller having a wireless receiver and machine readable instructions configured to cause the controller to release the latch mechanism for releasing the door from the opening upon receipt of a wireless command to open the overhead bin. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380251 | AIRCRAFT LAVATORY SYSTEMS - A queue system for a lavatory of an aircraft can include a queue module configured to receive a request from a user input device and to create and/or modify a virtual lavatory queue based on a request hierarchy of the request to position the request in the virtual lavatory queue, and a sensor operatively connected to the queue module and configured to output a state change signal indicative of a user leaving the lavatory. The queue module can be configured to receive the state change signal, iterate the virtual lavatory queue in response to the state change signal, and output a vacancy indicator signal to an indicator device associated with a request that is at a front of the virtual lavatory queue after iterating the virtual lavatory queue to indicate to a user that it is the user's turn in the queue. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380252 | AIRCRAFT LAVATORY SYSTEMS - A queue system for a lavatory of an aircraft can include an infotainment system configured to receive a user input and to output a request to use the lavatory associated with a seat or occupant, and a queue module operatively connected to the infotainment system. The queue module can be configured to receive the request from the infotainment system and to create and/or modify a virtual lavatory queue based on a request hierarchy of the request to position the request in the virtual lavatory queue, and output a vacancy indicator signal to the infotainment system when the request is at a front of the virtual lavatory queue. The infotainment system can be configured to receive the vacancy indicator signal and display an indication to indicate to a user of the infotainment system that it is the user's turn in the queue. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380253 | INFLATABLE ISOLATION WALLS FOR AIRCRAFT CABINS - A partition for dividing a portion of an aircraft including at least a first inflatable cavity defined by a plurality of material sheets, and a nozzle configured to provide fluidic access to the first inflatable cavity, wherein the nozzle is configured to attach to an aircraft air vent. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380254 | AIRCRAFT CABIN - An aircraft cabin is provided. The aircraft cabin comprises a first seat unit and a second seat unit, the first and second seat units being in a first row of seat units and being separated by an aisle. The cabin comprises a partition movable between a stowed position and a deployed position in which the partition is positioned at least partially in the aisle between the first and second seat units thereby at least partially blocking the aisle. The cabin further comprises an item of furniture movable between a stowed position and a deployed position in which the item of furniture is positioned in the aisle between the first and second seat units. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380255 | PRIVATE SUITE FOR ECONOMY CABIN SPACE IN AIRCRAFT - An economy class (Y class) private suite includes a continuous seatback and a stowable aisle-side panel. The continuous seatback covers the gaps between seats of a 3-seat or 4-seat PAX and the stowable aisle-side panel slides to close off the PAX from the aisle when desirable. Each seat in the PAX includes an extension element to extend from the anterior surface of the seat cushion and establish a substantially flat surface including the seat cushions and extension elements. A separate padded element may be placed over the substantially flat surface. Each seatback cushion in the PAX is removable and reconfigurable as a reclining support or expanded armrest. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380256 | SCREEN CARRIER ARRANGEMENT AND PASSENGER SEAT ARRANGEMENT - A seat carrier arrangement includes a first screen carrier having a carrier body extending vertically from a vehicle floor and a second screen carrier having a carrier body arranged at a distance and substantially parallel to the first screen carrier. At least one of the first and second screen carriers includes a screen element configured to move between a stowed position within the carrier body and an extended position extending from the carrier body. The screen element is concealed within the carrier body in the stowed position and extending from one of the first or second screen carriers to and detachably attached to the carrier body of the other one of the first or second screen carriers in an extended position. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380257 | INFLATABLE HOOD FOR AIR PROTECTION - A protective hood for air travel including a plurality of deformable partitions coupled to each other defining an inner cavity, wherein in a folded position the inner cavity is collapsed to a negligible size and in an unfolded position the inner cavity is configured to comfortably confine an human head, wherein one of the partitions includes a deformable opening configured to be stretched and fit over a head, and at least one coupling mechanism configured to attach one of the deformable partitions to an aircraft seat. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380258 | A WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLY - A wheelchair securement system includes a first anchoring mechanism and a second anchoring mechanism. The first anchoring mechanism includes a first bar, a first set of seat track anchors, and a first set of adjustable strap anchors. The first bar extends between the first set of seat track anchors and is secured thereto. The first set of adjustable strap anchors is secured to the first bar, and the first set of adjustable strap anchors is configured to be securable to a wheelchair. The second anchoring mechanism includes a second bar, a second set of seat track anchors, and a second set of adjustable strap anchors. The second bar extends between the second set of seat track anchors and is secured thereto. The second set of adjustable strap anchors is secured to the second bar, and the second set of adjustable strap anchors is configured to be securable to the wheelchair. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380259 | USE OF CARBON DIOXIDE SENSORS FOR AIRCRAFT VENTILATION CONTROL - A system includes a concentration sensor, a flow sensor, and a controller. The concentration sensor is configured to measure a concentration of a contaminant in a cabin of an aircraft. The flow sensor is configured to measure a flow rate of air into the cabin. The controller is configured to determine whether a concentration measurement of the contaminant in the cabin exceeds a first concentration threshold. The controller is configured to, in response to determining that the concentration measurement does not exceed the first concentration threshold, control the flow rate of air into the cabin based on a flow rate setpoint. The controller is configured to, in response to determining that the concentration measurement exceeds the first concentration threshold, control the flow rate of air into the cabin based on a flow rate setpoint and a correction factor that is based on a flow sensor tolerance. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380260 | ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM AIR CIRCUIT - An engine driven environmental control system (ECS) air circuit includes a gas turbine engine having a compressor section. The compressor section includes a plurality of compressor bleeds. A selection valve selectively connects each of said bleeds to an input of an intercooler. A second valve is configured to selectively connect an output of said intercooler to at least one auxiliary compressor. The output of each of the at least one auxiliary compressors is connected to an ECS air input. | 2021-12-09 |
20210380261 | SELECTIVELY DEPLOYABLE HEATED PROPULSOR SYSTEM - A selectively deployable heated propulsor system which may be integrated into vehicles, airplanes, or any other machinery configured for flight. The system includes a structural feature that includes a mounted propulsor including a rotor and a motor mechanically coupled to the rotor allowing the rotor to rotate when in an activated mode. The mounted propulsor includes a chamber configured to support a first configuration where the propulsor and the rotor are stowed and heated in an enclosed environment, and a second configuration where the rotor is deployed. | 2021-12-09 |