51st week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 20 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170361844 | USE OF LASER SCANNER FOR AUTONOMOUS TRUCK OPERATION - A vehicle includes one or more laser scanners and an on-board vehicle computer system communicatively coupled to the laser scanners. The computer system uses information (e.g., coordinate points) obtained from the laser scanners to calculate a trailer angle (e.g., a cab-trailer angle) for the vehicle. The computer system may include a shape detection module that detects a trailer based on the information obtained from the laser scanners and an angle detection module that calculates an angle of the detected trailer relative to a laser scanner, calculates the orientation of the detected trailer based on that angle and dimensions (e.g., width and length) of the trailer, and calculates a cab-trailer angle based on the orientation of the trailer. The computer system may include an autonomous operation module configured to use the cab-trailer angle in an autonomous or computer-guided vehicle maneuver, such as a parking maneuver or backing maneuver. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361845 | CONTROL STRATEGY FOR REDUCED FUEL CONSUMPTION IN MACHINE AND POWERTRAIN SYSTEM WITH SAME - A control system for a powertrain system includes an electronic control unit structured to receive ground speed data and load factor data. The electronic control unit determines an engine speed command to an engine and a torque command to a variable-torque transmission based upon an engine speed limit and a torque scale factor that can vary with ground speed and load factor. The commands produce an economy output of the powertrain to reduce fuel consumption. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361846 | VEHICLE CONTROLLER - A vehicle controller applies a braking force to wheels using a hydraulic braking force generating mechanism and sets a vehicle driving torque, which is generated by an engine, to a second torque which is smaller than a first torque in a normal state, when a switch is switched to an ON state in a state in which a vehicle is traveling and an accelerator is turned on. Then vehicle stops, the vehicle controller implements an EPB mechanical operating state using a mechanical parking brake mechanism. When the switch is switched to an OFF sate, the vehicle controller maintains the EPB mechanical operating state until an accelerator pedal operating level reaches “0,” and maintains the vehicle driving torque at the second torque. Then the accelerator pedal operating level reaches “0”, the EPB mechanical operating state is released and the vehicle driving torque is returned to the first torque. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361847 | CONTROL SYSTEM OF A FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE AND GRADIENT VALUE SETTING DEVICE OF A VEHICLE - A control system of a four-wheel drive vehicle and a gradient value setting device of the vehicle is provided so as to reliably control a wheel skid despite the vehicle facing an intersecting direction intersecting a maximum tilt line direction. The vehicle includes an engine, front and rear wheels, an electronic control 4WD coupling, and a control unit. The distribution amount of the driving force to the rear wheels is set by the electronic control 4WD coupling. The control unit determines whether or not the vehicle faces the intersecting direction on the inclined road, and if so, sets the driving force distribution amount so that the difference between the driving force distribution amount to the front wheels and to the rear wheels is smaller as compared with on a flat road, and commands the electronic control 4WD coupling to distribute the driving force by the distribution amount. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361848 | TRAVELING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A traveling assistance apparatus recognizes a travel road on which a vehicle is traveling, acquires a traveling state of the vehicle, and determines whether or not the vehicle will deviate from the travel road based on the recognition result of the travel road and the traveling state of the vehicle. The apparatus determines whether to perform, as a prevention method for preventing from the travel road, a method in which either of steering control and brake control of the vehicle is performed, or a method in which a period over which either of the steering control and the brake control is performed and a period over which both of the steering control and the brake control are performed are set. The apparatus sets a steering amount for the steering control and a brake amount for the brake control when the deviation prevention control is performed based on the prevention method. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361849 | CODE PROCESSING DEVICE, CODE PROCESSING METHOD, AND VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a code processing device includes an acquisition unit, a lane information generation unit, a code generation unit, and a display processing unit. The acquisition unit acquires traffic information indicating traffic conditions of a lane. The lane information generation unit generates lane information which indicates the traffic conditions of each lane based on the traffic information from each lane. The code generation unit generates a code which indicates the lane information. The display processing unit outputs the code. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361850 | TRACTION LOSS WARNING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A traction loss warning system includes a warning controller configured to be disposed onboard a first vehicle and to determine a location on a route where a loss in traction of the first vehicle occurred and a vehicle controller configured to be disposed onboard a second vehicle, the vehicle controller configured to control movement of the second vehicle along the route. The warning controller also is configured to communicate a warning signal that notifies the second vehicle of the location where the loss in traction of the first vehicle occurred. The vehicle controller is configured to change the movement of second vehicle along the route during travel of the second vehicle over the location responsive to receiving the warning signal from the warning controller. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361851 | VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - This vehicle control device is provided with: a control unit for executing one-pedal control, that is, the control for accelerating a vehicle when a single pedal is depressed from a predetermined reference point of a pedal stroke, and for decelerating the vehicle when the pedal is released from the reference point; and a determination unit for determining whether or not a rate of change in a pedal operation amount when the pedal is released is equal to or greater than a first threshold value. The control unit performs control for increasing a braking force when the rate of change is equal to or greater than the first threshold value. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361852 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A CONTROL UNIT - A method for operating a control unit of a motor vehicle. A status inquiry is transmitted by a watchdog unit to a first monitoring unit, which is implemented on a first processor core of a multicore processor. A status response is ascertained by the first monitoring unit as a function of the status inquiry. A fault is ascertained by the watchdog unit as a function of the status response. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361853 | AUTONOMOUS MANEUVER NOTIFICATION FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES - Systems and methods of operating an autonomous vehicle to perform an autonomous maneuver. One system includes a human machine interface and an electronic controller electrically coupled to the human machine interface. The electronic controller includes an electronic processor configured to detect at least one driving condition and determine the autonomous maneuver based on the at least one driving condition. The electronic processor is also configured to display, via the human machine interface, a maneuver notification before performing the autonomous maneuver. The electronic processor is further configured to control the autonomous vehicle to perform the autonomous maneuver. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361854 | Automated Coupler Positioning Device - A coupler for a railway car including a coupler anchor, a coupler mechanism pivotable relative to the coupler anchor from an on-center position to an off-center position in a substantially horizontal plane, and a coupler positioning device for pivoting the coupler mechanism relative to the coupler anchor. The coupler positioning device includes a controller adapted for receiving signal information from a bogie relating to an angular position of the bogie relative to a body of the railway car, and at least one pneumatic cylinder for pivoting the coupler mechanism. The controller controls the operation of the at least one pneumatic cylinder in response to the signal information received from the bogie. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361855 | DEVICE ABSORBING THE ENERGY OF IMPACTS OF RAILWAY CARS - An energy absorbing device has a rod with a part, suitable for cutting by means of surrounding cutting tools mounted in a body sleeve and oriented to the inside. In addition, the rod has an angular guiding part passing into the part suitable for cutting and is pivoted in a support, wherein the body sleeve with the attached cutting tools is connected by breakable elements with the support. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361856 | Method and device for carrying out a test process relating to a rail vehicle - A method for carrying out a test process relating to a rail vehicle achieves a fast-working, flexible, and in the event of a misdetection, precise monitoring environment, in particular without complex system or architectural adjustments to the rail vehicle. A stationary control unit and a simulation unit are provided on the land side. A data connection is established between the stationary control unit and the rail vehicle. A data connection is established between the stationary control unit and the simulation unit. The test process includes providing data traffic between the stationary control unit and the rail vehicle and the simulation unit. A device for carrying out a test process relating to a rail vehicle is also provided. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361857 | TROLLEY WITH LIMIT STRUCTURE - Disclosed is a trolley with a limit structure, including: a base destined to carry articles and equipped with wheels; a trolley frame fixedly connected to the base and having a handle for hand holding; a first limit plate provided at one side of the base near the trolley head and destined to limit the movement of an article being carried; and a second limit piece provided at one side of the base near the trolley tail and destined to limit the movement of the article being carried, the second limit piece appearing as a slope element having a substantially triangular end surface, and the slope element having a bevel facing the first limit plate. Even the length of goods exceeds the base, the goods can still be obliquely placed in the bearing space formed by the first limit plate, the second limit piece and the base. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361858 | GLASS TRANSPORTATION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE - A glass transportation assembly with a plurality of wheels, a lower glass-resting portion having a frame with the plurality of wheels coupled thereto, and an upper glass-resting portion having an upright member defining a glass-resting surface substantially orthogonal to a glass-resting surface on the frame having a glass-resting surface. The frame has a first and second plurality of discontinuous strap holders that are substantially aligned with one another and each define a channel with channel openings oriented in respective directions facing the rear and front ends of the frame, wherein the channel and channel openings sized to receive a 4″ strap. The first and second plurality of discontinuous strap holders are disposed at respective left and right ends of the frame for lifting and transportation. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361859 | WHEEL LOCKING MECHANISM - A wheel locking mechanism, suitable for locking a wheel of a pushchair, the mechanism comprising: a rotatable member, adapted to be mounted on the hub of a wheel, whereby the rotatable member is co-rotatable with, and by rotation of, the wheel, said rotatable member comprising a locking surface, and a non-rotatable member, comprising a locking pin adapted to selectively cooperate with the locking surface of the rotatable member, whereby the relative positions of the rotatable and non-rotatable members are lockable. Also disclosed is a pushchair comprising a chassis having a rear axle, at each end of which a wheel is mountable, wherein each end of the rear axle is provided with such a wheel locking mechanism. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361860 | TRANSPORT VEHICLE ACCESSORY LOCKING MECHANISMS - A transport vehicle including one or more accessory connectors for releasably locking one or more vehicle accessories to the transport vehicle. An accessory connector may releasably lock a first accessory within a first slot defined by the accessory connector and a second accessory within a second slot defined by the accessory connector. In some embodiments, the accessory connector may simultaneously releasably lock the first accessory and the second accessory within the first and second slots, respectively. The accessory connectors facilitate simple, quick, and easy attachment and detachment of vehicle accessories so that the transport vehicle may be easily converted between different modes of use. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361861 | Passenger Transport Carriers - A passenger transport carrier includes a lower frame having a first end and a second end, and an upper frame having a first channel defined therein, a first end, and a second end. The carrier also includes a rear frame extending from the second end of the lower frame to the second end of the upper frame. The carrier further includes a first upper seat support including a cross-member extending transversely across the carrier and having a first end and a second end, and a first elongate member extending from the first end of the cross-member of the first upper seat support and slidably received within the first channel of the upper frame. The first upper seat support is configured to move between a first seat position and a second seat position. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361862 | Depth-Adjustable Steering Column Mechanism with a Retractable Stop - A steering column mechanism ( | 2017-12-21 |
20170361863 | SELF-LOCKING TELESCOPE ACTUATOR OF A STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY - An extendable steering column assembly includes a steering shaft, an energy absorption device, and a self-locking telescope actuator. The steering shaft is configured to rotate about an axis, and includes a forward shaft portion mounted for rotation to a fixed support structure, and a rearward shaft portion mounted for rotation to a jacket. The rearward shaft portion is configured to axially translate with the jacket. The energy absorption device is engaged to the jacket. The telescope actuator includes a rod extending along a centerline, a nut threaded to the rod, and a casing in operable contact with the nut. Rotational motion along with axial translational motion is induced between the rod and the nut when at least in at least a power state. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361864 | STEERING DEVICE - A steering device according to the present invention has: a column pipe; a hanger bracket; an outer column that covers the column pipe in such a manner that the column pipe can move in a front-back direction; a fixed bracket that sandwiches the outer column; a fastening tool that has a bolt shaft and an operation lever portion, is inserted into a long hole of the hanger bracket, and locks and unlocks the outer column and the fixed bracket; a stopper member that is provided in the bolt shaft and swings as the bolt shaft rotates; and a telescopic regulating member that moves in the front-back direction together with the column pipe. The stopper member is capable of coming into abutment with the telescopic regulating member in an unlocked state but is not capable of coming into abutment with the telescopic regulating member in a locked state. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361865 | Multiple Piece Pinion Housing For Vehicle Power Steering - A vehicle power steering assembly has a pinion housing comprised of first, second, and third housings. The first housing is a drawn tube formed from a first material. The second housing is a casting formed from a second material. The third housing is a stamping formed from a third material. The second housing is press fit into the first housing. The third housing is press fit and welded to the first housing. The second material has a lesser unit weight than each of the first and third materials. The first, second, and third housings together form the pinion housing. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361866 | Rack Ball Nut Assembly for a Vehicle Steering Gear and Related Components Thereof - A rack ball nut assembly for a vehicle steering gear has a ball nut, a ball return tube, and a tube retention clip. The ball nut has first and second recesses and the ball return tube has first and second tube portions. There is a snap fit between the first and second tube portions. The tube retention clip has first and second retention tabs. The first tab is engaged in the first recess and the second tab is engaged in the second recess. The ball return tube is secured between the ball nut and the tube retention clip. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361867 | STEERING INPUT SENSOR FOR A STEER-BY-WIRE ASSEMBLY - A steer-by-wire assembly for a steering system in a vehicle is disclosed. The assembly includes a first shaft rotatable in response to a steering input, a second shaft adapted to rotate in response to rotation of the first shaft, a first gear (with a sensed element) that rotates in response to rotation of the first shaft, a second gear (with a sensed element) that rotates in response to rotation of the second shaft, a first sensing element adapted to sense the element carried by the first gear and provide an output associated with an angular position of the first gear, and a second sensing element adapted to sense the element carried by the second gear and provide an output associated with an angular position of the second gear. When the second shaft rotates relative to the first shaft, the outputs provide position and torque data associated with the steering input. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361868 | Steering Control System - A steering control system for a vehicle that considers the limitations of at least one of the vehicle and the environment is contemplated. The steering control system can receive a vehicle characteristic, an environmental condition, a desired amount of turning, and a desired velocity of the vehicle. Based on some, or all of these parameters, the steering control system can determine at least one of a wheel torque, a wheel angle, a wheel camber, and a wheel suspension for a desired vehicle path to enhance vehicle performance. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361869 | ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING WITH TWO CONTROLLERS AND CLOSED-LOOP INTEGRAL ACTION - Technical solutions are described for a motor control system, such as one used in a steering system, the motor control system including multiple controllers. In an example, the motor control system includes a first arbitration module associated with a first controller, and a second arbitration module associated with a second controller. The first arbitration module generates a first arbitrated input signal based on a first input signal directed to the first controller, and a second input signal directed to the second controller. The second arbitration module generates a second arbitrated input signal based on the first input signal and the second input signal. The first controller generates a first control output using the first arbitrated input signal, and the second controller generates a second control output using the second arbitrated input signal. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361870 | PROGNOSTICATION OF REAL TIME OPERATING SYSTEM HEALTH - Embodiments are described for prognostication of real time operating system (RTOS) health. An example computer-implemented method includes monitoring, for a task from a plurality of tasks being executed by the RTOS, an execution time, an inter-arrival time, and a blocking time. The method further includes computing an RTOS state of health value based on the execution time, the inter-arrival time, and the blocking time of each task from the plurality of tasks. The method further includes, in response to the RTOS state of health value being less than a predetermined threshold, initiating performance of an error handling. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361871 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE STEERING FEEL IN THE CASE OF A RECIRCULATING BALL STEERING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method for compensating a stick-slip effect in the case of a recirculating ball steering system ( | 2017-12-21 |
20170361872 | AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Methods, apparatus and systems are provided for steering a vehicle, for example, during autonomous operation. One exemplary method involves operating a locking system associated with a first set of one or more wheels of the vehicle to lock an angle of the wheel(s) and detecting a steering adjustment condition based on the angle during subsequent operation of the vehicle. In response to the steering adjustment condition, the locking system is operated in an intermediate mode, and then thereafter operated to relock the angle of the wheel(s) based on monitoring the angle of the wheel(s) during operation in the intermediate mode. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361873 | METHOD OF BUILDING SMART VEHICLE CONTROL MODEL, AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING SMART VEHICLE - The present invention provides a method of building a smart vehicle control model, and a method and apparatus for controlling a smart vehicle, wherein the method of building a smart vehicle control model comprises: acquiring sample data which comprise corresponding steering wheel turning angles under driving environments; extracting vehicle state features and road condition features from the sample data; using the extracted features to train a neural network model to obtain the smart vehicle control model. The method of controlling smart vehicle comprises: extracting vehicle state features and road condition features of a vehicle to be controlled; inputting the extracted features into the smart vehicle control model to obtain a steering wheel turning angle; controlling the vehicle to be controlled using the steering wheel turning angle. The present invention builds the smart vehicle control model in a machine learning manner, does not require manual parameter regulation and reduces man power costs caused by parameter regulation. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361874 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A JOINT OF A CONNECTING ROD - An apparatus for adjusting a joint of a connecting rod is provided. The joint couples a first segment of the rod to a second segment of the rod. The apparatus includes a body and a first leg having a first distal end for engaging the first rod segment to inhibit rotational movement of the first rod segment while permitting axial movement of the first rod segment relative to the first leg. The apparatus also includes a second leg for engaging the second rod segment. The second leg has a second distal end for inhibiting rotational movement of the second rod segment relative to the second leg. The apparatus further includes a clamp for selectively inhibiting axial movement of the second rod segment relative to the second leg. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361875 | VEHICLE BODY SIDE STRUCTURE - A plurality of metallic bulkheads fixed at predetermined intervals inside a side sill includes a partition wall portion partitioning an inner space of the side sill and a bonding flange portion formed to surround an outer periphery of the partition wall portion and bonded to an inner surface of the side sill and has an I-shaped cross-section. The partition wall portion of one bulkhead fixed to an upper curved portion is disposed to be substantially parallel to a radial direction passing through a curved center of the upper curved portion such that the partition wall portion is propped to prevent the upper curved portion from being crushed when a collision load in a front and rear direction is input to a pillar portion of the side sill to prevent the collapse deformation of the pillar portion. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361876 | VEHICLE STYLING BAR - A vehicle styling bar is provided for a truck including a cab and an open cargo bed. The vehicle styling bar is made of plastic and formed into an integral U-shaped hollow piece adapted to be installed widthwise across the cargo bed, immediately next to the cab for blocking sunlight that may pass through a rear window of the cab. The vehicle styling bar has a reduced weight and can be installed more easily than existing vehicle styling bars. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361877 | Truck Rack System - A truck rack system includes a truck has a cab, a bed and a frame. The bed has a back end and a rack is hingedly coupled to the bed. The rack is positioned in an upright position having the rack is oriented perpendicular to the bed. Thus, the rack may support an object extending between the cab and the rack. The rack is positioned in a lowered position having the rack being oriented parallel to the bed and extending outwardly from the back end. Thus, the rack may support an object that is placed in the bed. The rack supports an object that has a length that is greater than a length of the bed. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361878 | TRUCK BED EXTENDER FORMED BY A RETRACTABLE TAILGATE STEP AND HANDLES - An apparatus for extending a vehicle bed includes a tailgate for raising and lowering relative to the vehicle bed. The tailgate includes a retractable member adapted for extending vertically from the tailgate when lowered, and also for extending horizontally from the tailgate to form a handle. A ladder supported by the tailgate is adapted for moving from a lowered position for use in stepping into the vehicle bed using the handle to a raised position for connecting with the retractable member when oriented vertically from the tailgate, thus extending the effective length of the vehicle bed. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361879 | VEHICLE ACTIVE SIDE VENT SYSTEM - An active side vent system for a vehicle can include a housing disposed in a side vent opening defined by a recessed surface in a rear portion of a front fender of the vehicle, a set of louvers disposed in the housing and configured to pivot such that (i) in an open position, none of the set of louvers extends beyond an outer surface of the front fender and (ii) in a closed position, the set of louvers are substantially flush with the recessed surface of the front fender, and an actuator configured to control the pivoting of the set of louvers. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361880 | Aerodynamic Fairing Assembly for Tractor-Trailers - The aerodynamic fairing assembly attaches to the existing hardware of the swinging doors of conventional trailers to improve the aerodynamics. The fairing assembly includes left and right folding fairing panels that mount to the existing door hinges and two sets of lock arms that mount to the existing bar lock mechanism of a conventional box style trailer. The folding fairing panels manually fold between stowed and deployed positions. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361881 | AERODYNAMIC REAR DRAG REDUCTION SYSTEM FOR A TRAILER - An aerodynamic drag reduction system includes a side panel configured to be coupled to a rear swing door to extend generally vertically at least partially along a height of a trailer and a top panel configured to be coupled to the rear swing door to extend generally horizontally at least partially along a width of the trailer. The drag system includes a cable system configured to connect the side and top panels to prevent upward movement of the top panel beyond its generally horizontal position. The cable system includes a first cable with a first end coupled to an inner surface of the side panel, and a second cable and a third cable each with a first end coupled to a bottom surface of the top panel. A second end of each of the first cable, the second cable, and the third cable is coupled together at a juncture. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361882 | VEHICLE SUBSTRUCTURE - A vehicle substructure includes at least one wing device for producing at least one underflow and at least one overflow from inflowing air to improve a downforce, the at least one wing device having at least one air-guiding apparatus for dividing the inflowing air into at least one wing air flow for the underflow of the wing device and into at least one structure air flow for at least one vehicle component. The air-guiding apparatus includes at least one adaptable air-guiding element. A dividing ratio of the at least one wing air flow and the at least one structure air flow can be flexibly set by at least one adaptation of the air guiding element. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361883 | GUIDE RAIL FOR CRAWLER TRACK - A crawler mechanism includes a frame, a track including a plurality of shoes coupled together and supported for movement relative to the frame along a direction of travel, a sprocket, and a guide rail. The frame includes a first end, a second end, a first side extending between the first end and the second end and proximate a support surface, and a second side. Each shoe includes an intermediate portion having a first hardness. The sprocket drives the plurality of shoes to move along the second side of the frame. The guide rail is coupled to the second side of the frame and includes a base having an outer surface and a coating bonded to the outer surface. The coating contacts the intermediate portion of the shoes as the shoes move along the second side of the frame, and the coating defines a second hardness less than the first hardness. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361884 | TRACK AND TRACK ROLLER - A system comprises a track a track roller. In some examples, the track roller comprises an axle member and at least three flange members. The axle member defines a first axis. The at least three flange members extend from the axle member substantially perpendicularly to the first axis. A first portion of the axle member is disposed between a first pair of adjacent flange members of the at least three flange members. A second portion of the axle member is disposed between a second pair of adjacent flange members of the at least three flange members. Each of at least two of the at least three flange members and the first and second portions are configured to contact the track when the track is mounted on a vehicle suspension system including the track roller. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361885 | METHOD AND ASSEMBLY STATION FOR VEHICLE BODY DOOR ASSEMBLY - A method and assembly station ( | 2017-12-21 |
20170361886 | FOLDABLE TRAINING WHEEL DEVICE - A foldable training wheel device has an outer tube, an inner tube, a positioning module, and a training wheel. The inner tube is inserted in the outer tube, is rotatable in the outer tube, is up and down moveable in the outer tube, and has a riding position and a folded position. The positioning module is mounted on the outer tube and the inner tube to position the inner tube on one of the riding position and the folded position relative to the outer tube. The training wheel is mounted on a bottom of the inner tube. Therefore, the foldable training wheel device is provided with two using modes for users. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361887 | FASTENING AND/OR LOCKING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a fastening and/or locking system for fastening and/or locking containers to a fastening device, in particular to a carrier such as a luggage rack, wherein at least one fastening element (securing element) is attached to the carrier or an accessory part for the carrier and engages in and is detachably locked to at least one receiving element ( | 2017-12-21 |
20170361888 | Quick-Release Rigid Deflector for Motorcycles - A quick-release rigid deflector for a motorcycle is a system with a rigid body ( | 2017-12-21 |
20170361889 | COVER FASTENING STRUCTURE FOR SADDLED VEHICLE - A cover fastening structure for a motorcycle, including a cover member around a headlight that can be made smaller in size and, at the same time, with highly accurate fastening. The cover fastening structure for the motorcycle includes: a headlight for lighting the front side of the motorcycle; middle cowls as exterior parts for covering lateral sides of the motorcycle; a headlight under cover disposed under the headlight such as to be continuous with the middle cowls; and a center upper cowl disposed rearwardly of the headlight under cover such as to cover the lower side of the headlight. The headlight under cover includes a rearward extending wall fitted to the center upper cowl, and the rearward extending wall is provided with a cutout. The center upper cowl is provided with a solid cylindrical fitting-receiving section. The cutout of the headlight under cover and the fitting-receiving section of the center upper cowl are fastened together by being fitted to each other. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361890 | SPORTS-RELATED MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS - A sports-related measurement system that can include a forward facing camera, a global positioning satellite receiver, and the necessary data collection and processing capabilities to calculate the aerodynamic drag of a moving object. The data collected can include altitude, air pressure, air moisture content, temperature, and the like. The system can include a display for presenting data to the user and may also include memory for storage of data, photos, video, and the like. In some embodiments, the system may be configured as a bicycle computer adapted to mount on a bicycle. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361891 | POWER ESTIMATION FROM SENSOR READINGS FOR CYCLING - A sports-related measurement system that can include a forward facing camera, a global positioning satellite receiver, and the necessary data collection and processing capabilities to calculate the aerodynamic drag and cyclist applied power of a moving object, such as a bicycle. The data collected can include altitude, air pressure, air moisture content, temperature, and the like. The system can include a display for presenting data to the user and may also include memory for storage of data, photos, video, and the like. In some embodiments, the system may be configured as a bicycle computer adapted to mount on a bicycle. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361892 | SCOOTER WITH MECHANICAL ASSEMBLIES - A scooter is provided. The scooter may include a front wheel assembly, a pair of connector elements, and a pair of rear wheel caster assemblies. The pair of connector elements may be cooperable with the front wheel assembly for lateral movement relative thereto. Each of the pair of rear wheel caster assemblies may be secured to a rear portion of one of the connector elements and may have a caster defining a caster axis and a rear wheel mounted for rotation to the caster. The front wheel assembly and connector elements may be arranged with one another such that adjustment of a height of a front portion of each of the connector elements adjusts an angle of the respective caster axis relative to an underlying surface. The scooter may include a lock mechanism to selectively engage the connector elements and to facilitate transition between multiple types of scooter movement. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361893 | POWER ASSISTED FOLDABLE BICYCLE - A motorized foldable bicycle assembly is foldably collapsible from a ridable elongated, segmented four sectioned frame arrangement. The frame consisting of a front wheel support frame, a front frame, a mid frame and a rear wheel support frame, with a set of electronically controlled motorized front and rear wheels spaced longitudinal alignment, apart one on each end of the four-sectioned elongated frame arrangement. The frame sections are foldable into an unridable configuration wherein the front wheel and a displaced rear wheel are arranged in an aligned, side-by-side adjacent, tandem configuration controllably guided by a steering column supported handlebar motor speed and direction control arrangement. A bicycle-supported tilt sensor actuator is in communication with a control computer and a circuit electronically connected to a bicycle handlebar switch, to permit operator controlled non-riding, self-powered, electric-motor-engaged movement of the tilted, partially foldably collapsed bicycle. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361894 | THUMB SWITCH FOR OPERATING A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND/OR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND A CONTROL SYSTEM OPERABLE VIA SUCH A THUMB SWITCH - Disclosed is a thumb switch for operating a mobile communication device and/or electric components of a vehicle, said thumb switch comprising a housing, on which at least one operating element is arranged. In order to allow for ease of operation, the thumb switch has communication electronics for generating control signals for functions that can be carried out on the mobile communication device and/or on at least one electrical component of the vehicle. The invention further relates to control system comprising such a thumb switch. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361895 | VEHICLE WHEEL AXLE ASSEMBLY - An axle assembly including: an axle sleeve having first and second end faces, an axially extending through opening, and a radially extending first engagement surface; and a control shaft extending within the opening and having a radially extending second engagement surface. The control shaft is axially displaceable relative to the axle sleeve and is axially retained to the axle sleeve by means of an overlie engagement between the first and second engagement surfaces. At least one of the first and second engagement surfaces is radially displaceable between an engaged orientation corresponding to the overlie engagement and a released orientation corresponding to a release of the overlie engagement. The overlie engagement serves to axially retain the control shaft to the axle sleeve and the released orientation serves to remove the overlie engagement and permit the control shaft to be axially withdrawn and separated from the axle sleeve in the retracting direction. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361896 | BICYCLE HYDRAULIC OPERATING DEVICE - A bicycle hydraulic operating device is basically provided with a base member, a piston, an operating member and a hydraulic reservoir. The base member includes a cylinder bore. The piston is movably disposed in the cylinder bore. The operating member coupled to the piston to move the piston within the cylinder bore. The hydraulic reservoir includes a hydraulic reservoir tank and a reservoir lid. The hydraulic reservoir tank is fluidly connected to the cylinder bore. The reservoir lid closes a tank opening of the hydraulic reservoir tank. The tank opening defines an opening cross sectional area. The hydraulic reservoir tank defines a tank cross sectional area parallel to the opening cross sectional area. The opening cross sectional area of the tank opening is smaller than the tank cross sectional area of the hydraulic reservoir tank. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361897 | BICYCLE HYDRAULIC OPERATING DEVICE - A bicycle hydraulic operating device is basically provided with a base member, a piston, an operating member, a hydraulic reservoir tank and a diaphragm. The base member includes a cylinder bore. The piston is movably disposed in the cylinder bore. The operating member is coupled to the piston to move the piston within the cylinder bore. The hydraulic reservoir tank is fluidly connected to the cylinder bore. The diaphragm is at least partially disposed inside the hydraulic reservoir tank and divides the hydraulic reservoir tank into a hydraulic fluid chamber and an air chamber. The air chamber is at least partially located closer to the cylinder bore than the hydraulic fluid chamber. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361898 | Torque sensor system for pedelec - A torque sensor system for a pedelec includes an annular gear ( | 2017-12-21 |
20170361899 | DRIVE UNIT FOR FITTING OR RETROFITTING A BICYCLE - The invention relates to a drive unit for fitting or retrofitting a two-wheeled vehicle ( | 2017-12-21 |
20170361900 | THERMALLY ENHANCED HUB MOTOR - Apparatuses and methods relating to hub motors having enhanced thermal characteristics may include a hub motor having a stator comprising steel and a central axle (e.g., a mandrel and shaft) comprising a material with a substantially higher thermal conductivity than the stator (e.g., aluminum). Heat may be transferred from the stator through the axle of the motor to an outside heat sink. Manufacturing of thermally enhanced hub motors may include extrusion and/or cryogenic fitting methods relating to the central mandrel and shaft. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361901 | MULTIPLE BICYCLE SPROCKET ASSEMBLY - A multiple bicycle sprocket assembly is basically provided with a first sprocket supporting member and a second sprocket supporting member. A first sprocket is coupled to one of a first bicycle inbound facing side and a first bicycle outbound facing side of the first sprocket supporting member, and is a separate member therefrom. A second sprocket is coupled to one of a second bicycle inbound facing side and a second bicycle outbound facing side of the second sprocket supporting member, and is a separate member therefrom. At least one fastening member connects the first sprocket supporting member and the second sprocket supporting member, and is a separate member therefrom. At least one hub engaged sprocket is free from connection with the at least one fastening member, and is a separate member from the first and second sprocket supporting members. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361902 | HYDROFOILING SAILBOAT - A multihull sailing vessel includes at least two buoyant hulls extending along their longitudinal axes, with the hulls being connected to each other and a first hydrofoil connected to the hulls and oriented transverse to the hulls. The first hydrofoil is movably coupled to the hulls between a first position above a resting waterline of the hulls and a second position below a lowest extent of the hulls. When the first hydrofoil is in the second position, a configuration of the first hydrofoil is adjustable to vary an amount of lifting force generated by the first hydrofoil when the hulls move forward through water when the first hydrofoil is in the second position. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361903 | WATERCRAFT - A watercraft comprising:
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20170361904 | BIONIC HIGH HOLDING POWER ANCHOR - The present invention discloses a bionic high holding power anchor, which includes an anchor rod, a suspension clasp coupled with one end of the anchor rod and an anchor fluke hinged with the other end of the anchor rod, wherein a plurality of fluke heads arranged at equal intervals are extended from a front end of the anchor fluke, fin-like streamlined balance wings are arranged at two sides of the anchor fluke; the fluke head is in a shape of triangle-like taper containing a plane side wall and two curved side walls, the plane side wall is an isosceles triangle, the two curved side walls are smooth curved surfaces, and the two smooth curved surfaces are symmetrical around a normal plane of the plane side wall. According to the bionic high holding power anchor of the present invention, the balance wings are arranged at the two sides of the anchor fluke, a body is avoided from being turned completely and the anchor reaches to a soil layer at a correct working angle during a process that the anchor is thrown into water; and a longitudinal dimension of the anchor is increased, so that an anti-turning property of the anchor in the soil layer is improved significantly, and a risk of anchor dragging is reduced. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361905 | EMERGENCY VESSEL TOWING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An emergency vessel towing system includes a vessel attachment system, a retrieving system, and a towing line. The vessel attachment system is configured to connect to a vessel at sea, and includes a bridle system and a hawser line. The bridle system is operatively connected to the hawser line's proximal end. The bridle system is configured to engage at least four fittings on a foredeck of the vessel to distribute the load over the foredeck. The retrieving system includes a retrieving line with a proximal end that is detachably connected to the hawser line's distal end in a setup position. The towing line is detachably connected to the hawser line's distal end in a towing position. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361906 | EMERGENCY SHIP ARREST SYSTEM AND METHOD - An emergency ship arrest system includes a vessel attachment system, a retrieving system, and an anchor system. The vessel attachment system is configured to connect to a vessel at sea, and includes a bridle system and a hawser line. The bridle system is operatively connected to the hawser line's proximal end. The bridle system is configured to engage at least four fittings on a foredeck of the vessel to distribute the load over the foredeck. The retrieving system includes a retrieving line with a proximal end that is detachably connected to the hawser line's distal end in a setup position. The anchor system includes a main rode and a para sea anchor. The main rode's proximal end is detachably connected to the hawser line's distal end in an anchor position. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361907 | Vessels Comprising a Composite Envelope - The invention relates to a hull of a vessel having characteristic surface properties, allowing an increase in surface runoff while benefiting from an inherent anti-fouling property and an original aesthetic appearance. Furthermore, the invention allows the incorporation of said outer composite envelope into the structure of the hull, thereby preventing delamination problems and inherently providing a vessel hull with the above-mentioned properties. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361908 | RAFT FOR VIEWING UNDERWATER OBJECTS - The invention relates to a device for viewing underwater objects without getting wet while experiencing the sensation of walking on water. The device comprises an inflated raft with a clear bottom designed to allow a person to sit or lie face down and view underwater objects while experiencing the movement of the water without getting wet. This clear bottom has no air pockets and is flexible, thus the person receives the sensation of walking on water instead of air. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361909 | MINE SWEEPING APPARATUS - An apparatus for sweeping influence mines, including an operating unit having a plurality of propulsion devices designed to be immersed in water and at least one floating body connected to the propulsion devices, the latter being designed to overcome the hydrostatic thrust acting on the floating body to keep the operating unit immersed at a predetermined depth. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361910 | JET PROPELLED WATERCRAFT AND JET PROPULSION ASSEMBLY - A jet propelled watercraft includes a watercraft body, an engine housed in the watercraft body, a jet propulsion unit that suctions and jets water with a drive force of the engine, a first exhaust pipe connected to an exhaust port of the engine, and a catalyst storage connected to the first exhaust pipe, wherein the first exhaust pipe and the catalyst storage are integral and unitary with each other. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361911 | Outboard Motor and Methods of Use Thereof - An outboard motor and methods of use thereof in general, includes a powerhead removeably affixed to the transom of a boat, and a gear case rotationally connected to a propeller shaft, the outboard motor including a telescopic drive shaft, the telescopic drive shaft having a first drive shaft section rotationally connected to the motor and a second drive shaft section rotationally connected to the gear case, and a telescopic drive shaft housing, the telescopic drive shaft housing configured to support the telescopic drive shaft internally therethrough, whereby the telescopic drive shaft and the telescopic drive shaft housing are configured to provide depth adjustment for the gear case and the propeller shaft, and thus enable the propeller to be raised and lowered during propulsion to improve propulsion efficiency. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361912 | Outboard-Motor Vibration-Isolating Cooler Apparatus - An outboard-motor vibration-isolating cooler system apparatus providing a retrofit substitute for the midsection and the lower unit of a standard outboard motor, having a substitute closed-loop cooling system with an exterior heat exchanger, a substitute oil reservoir, a substitute exhaust system, and a substitute propulsion system with an isolating power-take-off shaft, allowing an existing standard outboard-motor powerhead to be used in conditions not conducive to standard open-loop water cooling, such as shallow-water, muddy-water, obstructed-water, seawater, or corrosive-water conditions. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361913 | JET PROPELLED WATERCRAFT AND JET PROPULSION ASSEMBLY - A jet propelled watercraft includes a first exhaust pipe connected to an exhaust port, a catalyst storage connected to the first exhaust pipe, a second exhaust pipe connected to the catalyst storage, and a water lock connected to the second exhaust pipe. The catalyst storage and the water lock are located outward in a width direction with respect to the exhaust port of the engine in a plan view of the jet propelled watercraft. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361914 | HIGH ALTITUDE GRAVITY ENERGY STORAGE - The present invention is realized by apparatus and methods for harvesting, storing, and generating energy by permanently placing a large rigid buoyant platform high in the earth's atmosphere, above clouds, moisture, dust, and wind. Long, strong and light tethers can connect the buoyant structure to the ground which can hold it in position against wind forces. Weights suspended from the buoyant platform with cables are raised and lowered by electric winches to store and release gravitational potential energy. High voltage transmission lines electrically connect the platform to the earth's surface. Electrical energy from the high voltage transmission lines or from photovoltaic arrays on the platform can be stored as gravitational potential energy and subsequently released as electricity from generators driven from the stored gravitational potential energy and used on the platform or transmitted via the high voltage transmission lines. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361915 | PRESSURIZED BULKHEAD - A pressure bulkhead for an aircraft includes a wall assembly. The wall assembly includes a first wall section which extends in a direction nonparallel to a length of the aircraft. The wall assembly further includes a second wall section secured to the first wall section wherein the second wall section includes a curved shape. The curved shape includes a convex portion which extends further along the length of the aircraft in a direction toward the aft end of the aircraft than the first wall section. A method for assembling a pressure bulkhead is also provided. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361916 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED SEALING - A dry bay sealing assembly is provided that includes a first end plate and a second end plate that are configured to be disposed on respective opposite first and second sides of a structural member proximate to a joint defined between the structural member and a fitting. The first end plate and the second end plate are configured to define an interior volume therebetween containing at least a portion of a fastener joining the structural member and the fitting. The first end plate and the second end plate are configured to cooperate with the structural member to seal the interior volume from an exterior volume. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361917 | AIRCRAFT EXHIBITING INDEPENDENT ELEVATORS - An aircraft includes a structure exhibiting a median plane XZ and including a fuselage, a fixed vertical stabilizer at the rear of the fuselage, an adjustable horizontal stabilizer rotatably mounted about a horizontal axis on a first section of the structure, and extending on either side of the median plane XZ, and at the rear, two elevators mounted rotatably about a horizontal axis on a second section of the structure on either side of the median plane XZ independently of the adjustable horizontal stabilizer. In an aircraft of this kind, the elevators no longer have any impact on the adjustable horizontal stabilizer, which allows, among other things, the dimensions of the adjustable horizontal stabilizer, and also of the actuator operating them, to be reduced. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361918 | ACTIVE FLOW CONTROL DEVICES FOR AIRCRAFT WINGS - An aircraft wing incorporating an active flow control (AFC) device The AFC device comprises a fluid chamber housed in the wing providing a conduit for receiving fluid and accommodating the fluid at elevated pressure. Forward and rearward fluid channels having respective inlets and outlets are also provided, wherein the inlets are in fluid communication with the fluid chamber and the outlets emerge on the upper surface of the wing at or adjacent the leading edge. A valve assembly allows the channels to be opened and closed as desired. During flight, fluid at elevated pressure can be supplied to the fluid chamber and released through either the forward or the rearward fluid channel or both, so as to influence the air flow, e.g., to reduce or increase lift, or to equalize pressure in the air stream direction. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361919 | PROPELLER BLADE ANGLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A control circuit for changing the angle of propeller blades includes a propeller control unit controlling a supply of oil to modify an angle of propeller blades, and a fixed-displacement pump providing the supply of oil from an engine oil return system to the propeller control unit. An oil cooling line extends between an outlet of the pump and the engine oil return system. The oil cooling line defines an oil leakage path leading to the engine oil return system for cooling the oil. A flow regulator between the pump and the propeller control unit is operable between an open position where oil is directed through the oil cooling line to the engine oil return system for cooling the oil, and a closed position blocking the oil cooling line and directing oil toward the propeller control unit to modify the angle of the propeller blades. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361920 | SELF-ADJUSTING SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT CONTROL - A self-adjusting flight control system is disclosed. In various embodiments, an input interface receives an input signal generated by an inceptor based at least in part on a position of an input device comprising the inceptor. A processor coupled to the input interface determines dynamically a mapping to be used to map input signals received from the inceptor to corresponding output signals associated with flight control and uses the determined mapping to map the input signal to a corresponding output signal. The processor determines the mapping at least in part by computing a running average of the output signal over an averaging period and adjusting the mapping at least in part to associate a neutral position of the input device comprising the inceptor with a corresponding output level that is determined at least in part by the computed running average. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361921 | AUTOPILOT AND MANUAL CONTROL SWITCHING - A positioning and position maintaining device comprises a solenoid having an armature and an electromagnetic holder. The solenoid is arranged to effect positioning of an object upon translation of the armature and the electromagnetic holder is arranged to effect position maintaining in order to maintain the object in the position effected by the solenoid. An apparatus for aircraft autopilot and manual control feel-force control switching comprises an autopilot mechanism and the positioning and position maintaining device. The positioning and position maintaining device is arranged to engage the autopilot mechanism and maintain the engagement thereof. A method of switching between autopilot and manual control in an aircraft is also envisaged. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361922 | ROTATABLE WING TIP JOINT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A joint for coupling a wing tip to a wing base includes a linking member that extends from a first end to a second end. The linking member first end is coupleable to the wing base, and the linking member second end is coupleable to the wing tip. The linking member defines first second hinge lines that are substantially parallel. The joint also includes at least one actuator. A first end of each at least one actuator is coupled to the linking member, and a second end of each at least one actuator is coupleable to one of the wing base and the wing tip. The at least one actuator is operable to rotate the wing tip about the first and second hinge lines between a first orientation and a second orientation relative to the wing base. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361923 | AERODYNAMIC NOISE REDUCING THIN-SKIN LANDING GEAR STRUCTURES AND MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES - A thin-skin support member is provided. The thin-skin support member may include a semi-circular edge and a flat edge that define a hollow cavity. A cylindrical cavity may be adjacent the hollow cavity and at least partially defined by the semi-circular edge. The cylindrical cavity may be configured to retain a strut assembly. A mounting interface may be coupled to the semi-circular edge and the flat edge. A torsion interface may be disposed adjacent the cylindrical cavity and configured to receive a torsion link. The thin-skin support member may be made using additive manufacturing and thus may have a grain structure grown in the direction of material being added. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361924 | AERODYNAMIC NOISE REDUCING THIN-SKIN LANDING GEAR STRUCTURE - A landing gear assembly is also provided. The landing gear assembly may include a thin-skin support member defining a cavity and a cylindrical cavity. A cylinder may extend from the cylindrical cavity with an axle extending from the cylinder. A torsion link may be coupled to the axle and a torsion interface of the thin-skin support member. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361925 | AUXILIARY ROTATING STRUCTURE AND TIRE ASSEMBLY THEREWITH - An auxiliary rotating structure adapted for a tire of an aircraft includes a first side wall and a second side wall. The first side wall is fixed on a wall of the tire and rotates along with the tire. A side of the second side wall is connected to a side of the first side wall to form a chamber between the first side wall and the second side wall. An opening is formed between the other side of the first side wall and the other side of the second side wall and communicated with the chamber. The second side wall is made of resilient material. When the auxiliary rotating structure is located at a lower side of the tire, an air flow passes through the opening into the chamber to generate a first torque along a first rotary direction for rotating the tire. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361926 | METHOD OF BALANCING A MAIN ROTOR HUB - A rotor system is provided including a rotor hub configured to rotate about an axis and a plurality of rotor blade assemblies mounted to the rotor hub and configured to rotate within a plane about the axis. A vibration reducing system is operably coupled to the rotor hub. The vibration reducing system is arranged at a position offset from a center of rotation of the rotor hub. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361927 | DRONE COMPRISING LIFT-PRODUCING WINGS - A rotary-wing drone includes a drone body that includes an electronic board controlling the piloting of the drone, and four link arms that include a rigidly connected propulsion unit. The link arms form lift-producing wings. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361928 | WINGED MULTI-ROTOR FLYING CRAFT WITH PAYLOAD ACCOMODATING SHIFTING STRUCTURE AND AUTOMATIC PAYLOAD DELIVERY - A drone package receiving system is provided, utilizing a package-to-receiver system coupler that mates to a receiver pole. The coupler is attached to the drone package and “clips” onto the receiver pole to secure the package from the drone. The receiver pole is affixed to receptacle that is at a “customer-side” end of the pole, wherein the package is translated from the pole's end into the receptacle for safe and hands-free delivery to the customer. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361929 | Drone and Associated Airborne Intervention Equipment - The present invention relates;—to a drone comprising a fuselage ( | 2017-12-21 |
20170361930 | FLYING VEHICLE - The present disclosure relates to a flying vehicle comprising an annular hollow outer body having an outer circumferential open portion and an inner circumferential open portion; a blade system disposed in the outer body and configured to allow air flow from the outer circumferential open portion to the inner circumferential open portion; a first magnetic system configured to enable the blade system to be kept to have a clearance with the annular hollow outer body and to be kept in a floated state using a first magnetic force; a second magnetic system configured to allow the blade system to rotate using a second magnetic force; and a steering system configured to allow air discharged from the inner circumferential open portion via the blade system to flow upwardly or downwardly. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361931 | PRESSURE COMPENSATING AIR CURTAIN FOR AIR CUSHION SUPPORTED CARGO LOADING PLATFORM - An air cushion cargo shuttle includes a frame having a channel, an air curtain disposed within the channel of the frame, an air blower configured to blow air into an air volume beneath the air cushion cargo shuttle, and an air cushion formed by the air curtain configured to maintain the air volume. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361932 | EXPANDABLE CARGO STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION MEANS SECTION, TRANSPORTATION MEANS AND METHOD OF OPERATING A CARGO STORAGE, A TRANSPORTATION MEANS SECTION, OR A TRANSPORTATION MEANS - An expandable cargo storage for a transportation means, comprising a first storage wall and a second storage wall opposite of the first storage wall, and a plurality of foldable walls arranged between the first and the second storage wall, each of the plurality of foldable walls being foldable between a first position in which the respective foldable wall is arranged essentially in parallel with the second storage wall, and a second position in which the foldable wall is arranged essentially perpendicularly to the second storage wall, wherein, when each of the foldable walls is arranged in its first position, the cargo storage is in a first operational state enclosing a first volume, and when each of the foldable walls is in its second position, the cargo storage is in a second operational state enclosing a second volume which is larger than the first volume. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361933 | HEADREST WITH INTEGRATED IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - Described are headrests with integrated entertainment systems. The headrest includes a shell that is coupled to a seat through a headrest mount that has at least one degree of freedom of movement. The headrest shell also supports a visor with at least one side arm and a display span that may rotate between stowed and deployed positions. A neutral position mechanism supports the headrest in a neutral position and provides resistance to movement between the headrest and the passenger seat. The attachment of the visor to the headrest shell may also include an adjustment slot to allow fore and aft translation of the visor with respect to the headrest shell. The fore and aft translation of the visor allows for positioning the visor at different focal lengths, and provides extra clearance for the visor as it moves between stowed and deployed positions. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361934 | EXIT ROW TABLE FOR AN AIRCRAFT | 2017-12-21 |
20170361935 | HYBRID ACOUSTIC AND INDUCTION-HEATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPEDING FORMATION OF ICE - An airfoil ( | 2017-12-21 |
20170361936 | HYBRID ACOUSTIC AND INDUCTION-HEATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPEDING FORMATION OF ICE - An airfoil ( | 2017-12-21 |
20170361937 | HYBRID ACOUSTIC AND INDUCTION-HEATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPEDING FORMATION OF ICE - An airfoil ( | 2017-12-21 |
20170361938 | HYBRID ACOUSTIC AND INDUCTION-HEATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPEDING FORMATION OF ICE | 2017-12-21 |
20170361939 | ASSEMBLY FOR AIRCRAFT COMPRISING ENGINES WITH BOUNDARY LAYER PROPULSION BY INJECTION - In order to further benefit from the principle of boundary layer ingestion by engines of an aircraft assembly, the rear portion of the fuselage of this aircraft assembly includes a front portion which splits up into at least two distinct rear portions, spaced apart from each other, and each integrating the rotary ring of the receiver of one of the engines. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361940 | AIRCRAFT STRUT COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE LATERAL FRAME IN LATTICE FORM AND AIRCRAFT COMPRISING SAID STRUT - An aircraft strut includes a primary structure which includes: a top stringer, a bottom stringer, at least one transverse frame which links the top stringer to the bottom stringer, a front end wall which links a front end of the top stringer to a front end of the bottom stringer, a rear end wall which links a rear end of the top stringer to a rear end of the bottom stringer, two lateral frames arranged on either side of the transverse frame, each lateral frame having a lattice form. An aircraft includes at least one strut described herein. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361941 | CONTROLLING AIRCRAFT USING THRUST DIFFERENTIAL TRIM - Systems and methods for stabilizing an aircraft in response to a yaw movement are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes detecting a yaw movement of the aircraft. The yaw movement can cause a front portion of the aircraft to move towards a first side of the aircraft. The method can further include, in response to the yaw movement, initiating a trim process resulting in a thrust differential. The trim process can include increasing thrust in one or more engines on the first side of the aircraft and decreasing thrust in one or more engines on a second side of the aircraft. The method can include controlling the trim process based at least in part on a detected yaw movement of the aircraft. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361942 | DELIVERING SELECTED PRODUCTS WITH AERIAL DRONES - A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product optimizes an operation of an aerial drone to transport a product to a customer. Processor(s) receive an order for a product from a customer. In response to determining that the customer is authorized to have the product delivered by the aerial drone, the processor(s) identify a weight, size, item type, and value of the product, and determine whether the aerial drone is physically able to lift and transport the product, based on a distance to the customer and a cost effectiveness of using the aerial drone over another mode of transportation. The aerial drone is coupled to the product and launched. In response to sensors on the aerial drone detecting a change in flight conditions while the aerial drone is flying to the customer, a drone on-board computer disengages an electric motor and engages an internal combustion on the aerial drone. | 2017-12-21 |
20170361943 | AIR SUPPLY PLENUM - An air supply plenum for an engine, the plenum being disposed upstream of an air intake of the engine, the air intake being provided in a casing of the engine. The air supply plenum includes a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall which together form a conduit in which an air flow flows as the engine functions. Each lateral wall includes a step which forms a transverse recess relative to the direction of the air flow in the air supply plenum, such that an aerodynamic separation occurs in the step when the engine is operating. | 2017-12-21 |