52nd week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 19 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20190389462 | VEHICLE DETECTION SYSTEM WHICH CLASSIFIES VALID OR INVALID VEHICLES - A driving system for a first vehicle, comprising one or more sensors configured to obtain proximity data for two or more vehicles proximate the first vehicle, and a processor in communication with the one or more sensors and programmed to classify the two or more proximate vehicles as a cluster in response to a heading angle of the two or more proximate vehicles being within a threshold-angle tolerance and a distance between each of the two or more proximal vehicles being within a threshold-distance tolerance based on the proximity data, to classify each of the two or more proximate vehicles in the cluster as either a trigger vehicle being closest to the first vehicle or a non-trigger vehicle, and activate a driver assistance function in response to a determination that the trigger vehicle is in an estimated-driving path of the first vehicle. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389463 | VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A vehicle control system includes a vehicle selector configured to select, from among other vehicles present near an own vehicle, another vehicle that the own vehicle is to follow when traveling in front of a gate as a following target vehicle, and a gate passage controller configured to cause the own vehicle to travel following the following target vehicle selected by the vehicle selector when passing through the gate. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389464 | Driving Assistance Method and Driving Assistance Device - A driving assistance method detects a behavior of a moving object causing a blind spot area around a host vehicle, predicts a probability of action that the moving object takes when an obstacle is present in the blind spot area, according to a road structure around the host vehicle, and compares the behavior of the moving object with the probability of action that the moving object takes, so as to predict an action of the moving object. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389465 | AUTOMATED DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM - An automated driving assist system includes a vehicle controller that includes an entry-permission determiner. The entry-permission determiner searches for first and second traffic lights successively installed on a target traveling course. When the first and second traffic lights are successively installed, the entry-permission determiner determines whether the first traffic light is installed at an intersection. When the first and second traffic lights are successively installed and the first traffic light is installed at the intersection, the entry-permission determiner detects respective lighting statuses of signals indicated by the first and second traffic lights. When the first traffic light indicates a signal permitting vehicles to advance and the second traffic light indicates a signal prohibiting the vehicles from advancing, the entry-permission determiner acquires an available stop distance. The entry-permission determiner permits the own vehicle to enter the intersection based on the available stop distance and a traveling condition of a preceding vehicle. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389466 | VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD AND VEHICLE SYSTEM - A method of controlling a vehicle ( | 2019-12-26 |
20190389467 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE DRIVE APPARATUS - An electric vehicle drive apparatus includes a first motor, a second motor, a speed change mechanism coupled to the first motor and the second motor, and a controller controlling operation of the first motor and the second motor. The speed change mechanism includes a first planetary gear mechanism, a second planetary gear mechanism, and a one-way clutch that limits a rotation direction of a first carrier of the first planetary gear mechanism to a certain forward rotation direction. When rotating the first motor in a backward rotation direction opposite to the certain forward rotation direction and rotating the second motor in the forward rotation direction, the controller determines rotation speeds of the first motor and the second motor within a range indicated by Expression (1). | 2019-12-26 |
20190389468 | ENHANCED BRAKING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HYBRID MACHINE - A system for controlling the speed of a hybrid work machine that has an engine assembly, an electric drive system mechanically coupled to the engine assembly, a drive mechanism configured to be driven by the electric drive system, and a controller in communication with the engine assembly, the electric drive system, and the drive mechanism. Wherein, the controller selectively engages the engine assembly, the electric drive system, and the drive mechanism to execute a braking function. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389469 | VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD AND VEHICLE SYSTEM - A method of controlling a vehicle ( | 2019-12-26 |
20190389470 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE BASED ON AN ANTICIPATED LANE DEPARTURE - An automotive vehicle includes at least one sensor configured to detect a lane marking proximate the vehicle, and to detect velocity, acceleration, and yaw rate of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes a controller in communication with the at least one sensor and configured to selectively control a steering intervention system in a first mode and a second mode. The controller is configured to calculate a plurality of lane departure estimations at a corresponding plurality of time instances, arbitrate among the plurality of lane departure estimations to calculate a predictive time to lane departure, calculate a lane departure confidence value associated with the predictive time to lane departure, and, in response to the confidence value exceeding a first threshold and the predictive time to lane departure being below a second threshold, control the steering intervention system in the second mode. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389471 | VEHICULAR NAVIGATIONAL CONTROL - A method and system for enabling an automated vehicular navigational improvement is provided. The method includes monitoring traffic control devices located within a specified perimeter surrounding a vehicle and traffic control devices. Traffic control device data defining operational characteristics of the traffic control devices is retrieved and a distance between the vehicle a traffic control device is determined. Status data indicating a control status of the traffic control device and data defining distances and associated travel speeds of additional vehicles located within said perimeter are retrieved and analyzed. A predicted arrival time of the vehicle and predicted control status the traffic control device is determined and a resulting control command alert associated with driving functions of the vehicle. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389472 | TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL - Data is received from a vehicle in a stationary support structure. One or more physical attributes of an infrastructure element is determined based on the vehicle data. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389473 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACCELEROMETER BASED TIRE NORMAL FORCE ESTIMATION - A system and method for computationally estimating a tire normal force for use in vehicle antilock braking, adaptive cruise control, and traction and stability control by correcting measured accelerations with respect to the estimated road angles. The system and method are operative to measure an acceleration at three points on a sprung mass of the vehicle and estimate a tire normal force of a tire in response to the three acceleration measurements as an input to the vehicle controller. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389474 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACQUIRING CONTROL AMOUNT FOR PERFORMANCE TEST OF UNMANNED VEHICLE - Provided are a method and an apparatus for acquiring a control amount for a performance test of an unmanned vehicle, including: acquiring coordinates of m key points on a trajectory of a simulated obstacle vehicle and speeds at the m key points, where m≥2; acquiring trajectory equations of the obstacle vehicle between every two adjacent key points according to the coordinates of the m key points, where the trajectory equation is an n | 2019-12-26 |
20190389475 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING TIRE-TO-ROAD FRICTION IN A VEHICLE - A method for estimating a tire property of a vehicle based on tire-to-road friction properties for a fleet of vehicles. The method includes: determining a tire-to-road friction for a plurality of vehicles, belonging to the fleet of vehicles, at a plurality of specified locations; determining a reference tire-to-road friction for the fleet of vehicles at each specified location; in a vehicle, determining a current tire-to-road friction at a first location being one of the specified locations; determining a difference between the current tire-to-road friction and the reference tire-to-road friction of the fleet for the first location; and estimating a tire property of the vehicle based on the determined difference. There is also provided a system configured to perform the described method. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389476 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO ESTIMATE A SUSPENSION DISPLACEMENT - Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for estimating a suspension displacement. An example apparatus includes a suspension motion determiner module programmed to output a signal to a first suspension assembly of a vehicle based on a first deflection of the first suspension assembly, the first deflection calculated based on a calculation and a second deflection of a second suspension assembly of the vehicle, the calculation selected based on whether the vehicle is utilized in a first mode or a second mode. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389477 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE OF A VEHICLE, AND A CONTROL SYSTEM FOR SUCH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method of controlling an internal combustion engine of a vehicle comprises the following steps:
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20190389478 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE - A vehicle is provided including an electronic power steering system, an electronic throttle control system, and a stability control system. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389479 | VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS - A vehicle power supply apparatus includes first and second power supply systems, first and second switches, and a fail-safe controller. The second power supply system includes a generator motor coupled to an engine, and a second electrical energy accumulator able to be coupled to the generator motor. The fail-safe controller inhibits a powering state of the motor generator on the condition that the second switch is in a malfunctioning state in which the second switch is rendered inoperative in a second turn-off state. The second turn-off state includes isolating the generator motor and the second electrical energy accumulator from each other. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389480 | Method for Operating a Brake System of a Motor Vehicle, and Control Device and Brake System - A method for operating a brake system of a motor vehicle includes actuating a first actuating device of the brake system, exerting an electromechanical braking force to decelerate the motor vehicle in an event of a fault in the hydraulic braking device and when the first actuating device is actuated, and generating the electromechanical braking force after a start of the actuation of the first actuating device for a minimum generation period and/or generating the electromechanical braking force after an end of the actuation of the first actuating device for an additional continued generation period. The brake system includes a hydraulic braking device, an electromechanical braking device, and a first actuating device, in particular a brake pedal. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389481 | VEHICLE DISPLAY DEVICE - A vehicle display device includes a display unit that displays at least an image relating to a driving state of a vehicle, a controller that generates image data of an image to be displayed on the display unit, and a temperature sensor that measures a temperature of the controller. The controller has a function of performing a first processing other than generating image data relating to the driving state. When the temperature of the controller is equal to or higher than a predetermined first value, the controller generates the image data relating to the driving state while reducing an amount of first processing performed by the controller. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389482 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR END-USER MODIFICATION OF DRIVING BEHAVIOR OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE - System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to end-user modification of the driving behavior of a vehicle when operating in an autonomous driving mode. One embodiment stores disengagement data associated with an autonomous driving mode of the vehicle; outputs, to an end user from the stored disengagement data, a report of a disengagement that occurred along a particular route identified by the end user due to incorrect identification, by a sensor system of the vehicle, of an object; receiving, from the end user, a corrective input that includes labeling the object; and modifying automatically one or more autonomous driving modules of the vehicle in accordance with the corrective input to prevent future disengagements when the vehicle is traveling along the particular route in the autonomous driving mode. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389483 | Logical Configuration of Vehicle Control Systems Based on Driver Profiles - Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for the logical configuration of vehicle control systems based on driver profiles. A vehicle control computer may identify driving behavior of a driver of a vehicle through vehicle operation data provided by one or more of vehicle sensors, a telematics device, and a mobile device. Based on the driving behavior, the vehicle control computer may develop a first driving profile for the driver of the vehicle. The vehicle control computer transmit the first driving profile to a remote server storing driving profiles of a plurality of users. The vehicle control computer may download a second driving profile associated with a different driver from the remote server. The vehicle control computer may configure vehicle operations based off of the second driving profile associated with the different driver and may actuate vehicle operation based on the configuration. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389484 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF ALGORITHMICALLY CONTROLLING AUTOMOTIVE FUNCTIONS - In one aspect, a computerized system for controlling automotive functions of a vehicle, includes a multi-core system on chip; a hypervisor including a multi-core synchronization function for a plurality of cores on the system on chip; and a plurality of automotive function modules in communication with the plurality of cores through the hypervisor. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389485 | DRIVER IDENTIFICATION AND IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An identification system in communication with a vehicle control system comprises a communication circuit configured to communicate with a remote server and at least one scanning apparatus configured to capture a biometric data. A controller is in communication with the communication circuit and the scanning apparatus. The controller is configured to receive a request for a security authorization, capture the biometric data with the scanning apparatus, and compare the biometric data to authentication data in an identification profile. Based on the comparison, the controller is further configured to authenticate a vehicle operator and communicate with a mobile device associated with the vehicle operator via the communication circuit. The communication with the mobile device is configured to limit or restrict operations of the mobile device. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389486 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING OBJECTS IN AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE - An automotive vehicle includes a cabin, an optical sensor arranged to capture images of the cabin, a light control system operable to modify an intensity or direction of incident light in the cabin, and a controller. The controller is configured to automatically, in response to an object detection request, control the optical sensor to capture a first image of the cabin with a first incident light configuration, control the light control system to modify an intensity or direction of incident light in the cabin to a second incident light configuration, control the optical sensor to capture a second image of the cabin with the second incident light configuration, detect a change in a shadow between the first image and the second image, infer the presence of an object in the cabin based on the change in shadow, and perform a corrective action based on the presence of the object. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389487 | TAILGATING ALERT SYSTEM IN VEHICLES - Systems and methods describe detecting, from a first vehicle, a second vehicle to the rear of the first vehicle and determining a speed of the second vehicle. Systems and method continue to determine, based on the speed of the second vehicle, that there is an unsafe distance between the first vehicle and the second vehicle and present, on a user interface of the first vehicle, a warning indicating that there is an unsafe distance between the first vehicle and the second vehicle. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389488 | SURROUNDINGS MONITORING DEVICE - A surroundings monitoring device that includes: a display device that displays an own-vehicle display displaying a vehicle equipped with the surroundings monitoring device; a detection device that detects a potential hazard present near the vehicle; a processor; and a memory that is connected to the processor, the processor being configured to display on the display device a potential hazard display spanning from the own-vehicle display, or from a vicinity of the own-vehicle display on the display device, to a location of the display device corresponding to a direction in which the potential hazard detected by the detection device is present, the potential hazard display being distinct from display at other locations. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389489 | GRIP SENSOR, STEERING WHEEL, AND VEHICLE - Grip sensor includes base material, sensor wire formed on base material, and sensor circuit electrically connected to an end of sensor wire. Sensor wire includes first wire portion on a side of sensor end, and a second wire portion on a side of power source end. In a state where base material is attached on a rim, second wire portion is disposed at an outer peripheral surface of the rim that is a site opposing a knee or thigh of a driver operating a steering wheel, and first wire portion is disposed at a front side and a rear side of the rim. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389490 | Construction of Large Diameter Concrete Pneumatic Tube for Transportation System - The invention includes a tube fabricated for use in a tubeway, which includes a plurality of tube segments. Each tube segment forms a portion of the tube. The tube segment is extruded in a form to allow for joining with other tube segments to form the a tube. Prestressed metallic wires included within each tube segment. The plurality of tube segments are assembled to form the tube. End fittings are provided on each opposing end of the tube segments forming the tube to facilitate joining the tube to other tubes end-to-end. At least one post-tension cable is attached to opposing end fittings on the tube segment. The invention further includes an on-site method for fabricating and assembling the tubeway from the prestressed concrete tube segments. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389491 | TERRACE RAILWAY CAR - A railway vehicle car includes a lower level and an upper level that are separated by an intermediate floor. The intermediate floor defines an opening emerging on the upper level and on the lower level, and also defines a bridge extending at least partially along the opening. The bridge connects a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end of the car on the upper level. The circulation of passengers is blocked on the lower level at least at one of the first and second longitudinal ends. The car provides for dining for travelers. The lower level includes a preparation area and a dining area, with the preparation area extending continuously between a first side wall and a second side wall of the car, over an entire width of the lower level. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389492 | On-Track Work- or Rescue Vehicle - An on-track work or rescue vehicle for fire-fighting and/or the rescue of persons in tunnels or subway tubes has a drive which can be operated for at least a limited duration without ambient air. A liquid tank is arranged on the work or rescue vehicle. A fan blower with a fluid spraying device is connected to the liquid tank for producing a spray mist. The work or rescue vehicle is a traction vehicle for pulling or pushing other rail vehicles. A work or rescue vehicle of this type can move to a fire source under the protection of the spray mist blown into the tunnel or subway tube and, if required, pull or push a damaged rail vehicle from a danger zone. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389493 | Cladding Arrangement for a Vehicle - A cladding arrangement includes at least one first cladding part for a vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle, which is connectable via at least one connecting device to a running gear of the vehicle, a running gear component, a car body of the vehicle or a car body component, wherein at least one first heating device, which is directed into a hollow formed by at least the first cladding part, is connected to the at least first cladding part to provide advantageous structural conditions such that ice deposits on the vehicle may be effectively thawed. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389494 | CAR BODY FOR A RAIL VEHICLE - A car body has at least: two lateral walls, each of which is made of a lower and upper longitudinal member that are connected by multiple lateral wall segments and vertically arranged columns, a roof, a base, two end walls or one end wall, and a head module, wherein the lower longitudinal members of the two lateral walls are connected to the base by means of connection elements in the longitudinal direction of the car body, and the upper longitudinal members of the two lateral walls are connected to the roof by means of connection elements in the longitudinal direction of the car body. The lower and upper longitudinal members are designed as multichamber hollow profiled sections which are continuous over the entire length of the car body, the lower and upper longitudinal members are made of fiber-reinforced plastic, and the connection elements at least partly consist of metal. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389495 | RAILROAD CAR COUPLER ASSEMBLY KNUCKLE PIN - A railroad car coupler assembly knuckle pin including an elongated cylindrical tubular body having an upper end portion, a lower end portion spaced apart from the upper end portion, and an intermediate portion between and connecting the upper end portion and the lower end portion, the body including an elongated cylindrical wall that defines an elongated cylindrical central opening and an elongated slot that extends the length of the wall, a first ring integrally connected to and outwardly extending from a first area of the upper end portion of the body, a second ring integrally connected to and outwardly extending from a second area of the upper end portion of the body, the second ring spaced apart from the first ring along the body, the first ring defining a plurality of first stress relief slots, and the second ring defining a plurality of second stress relief slots. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389496 | RUNNING GEAR FOR A RAIL VEHICLE, AND BEARING ELEMENT FOR A RUNNING GEAR - The aim of the invention is to provide a running gear with a mount for a brake linkage on a bogie, wherein the mount has a long service life and requires little maintenance. The transmission of shocks and vibrations between the brake linkage and the bogie is reduced, and the bogie and the brake linkage are electrically insulated from each other. A running gear for a rail vehicle including a bogie and a brake linkage is proposed, having at least one bearing element. The brake linkage is mounted on the bogie and/or is connected to the bogie by means of the at least one bearing element, and the at least one bearing element has a plastic and/or consists of a plastic. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389497 | CHARGING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A charging system for an electric vehicle has an elongate enclosure having a plurality of sides and an at least partially open side. The enclosure defines a hollow interior. The charging system further includes a conductor rail disposed in the hollow interior and that is accessible through the at least partially open side of the enclosure. The conductor rail may be placed in electric communication with an electrical power source and thereby may be selectively placed in electrical communication with an electrical connector of an electric vehicle. The charging system may conduct electric current from the electrical power source to an electric power supply of the electric vehicle. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389498 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DATA COMMUNICATION - A system, method, and computer program product for determining ancillary subdivision/districts may include obtaining route data associated with one or more vehicle network operators operating one or more subdivisions/districts over which the vehicle group may travel, determining an ancillary subdivision/district of the one or more subdivisions/districts that are not included in the route data by any of the one or more vehicle network operators, receiving route data for the vehicle network operator associated with the ancillary subdivision/district, and communicating with one or more wayside interface units in the ancillary subdivision/district based on the route data. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389499 | Method for Obtaining Track and Mandatory Directive Data for Interlocked Subdivisions - A system, method, and computer program product for determining ancillary subdivision/districts may include obtaining track data associated with one or more railroads operating one or more subdivisions/districts over which the train may travel, determining an ancillary subdivision/district of the one or more subdivisions/districts that are not included in the track data by any of the one or more railroads, receiving track data for the railroad associated with the ancillary subdivision/district, and communicating with one or more wayside interface units in the ancillary subdivision/district based on the track data. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389500 | EZ SPEEDY AXLE KIT - An EZ SPEEDY AXLE KIT for increasing the mobility of foldable sawhorse stands while allowing the tires used to be customizable. The invention consists of an axle that connects all of the pieces together. It is mounted with two fasteners that pass through the axle. Two spindles thread into the axle to allow them to be removable. Two objects with threaded apertures lock the spindles in place as well as provide the necessary preload to the bearing races of any tire used. The invention allows for any size spindle and tires to be used as long as the spindle can thread into the axle. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389501 | VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL - A vehicle steering wheel, comprising:—a framework ( | 2019-12-26 |
20190389502 | LENGTH-ADJUSTABLE STEERING SHAFT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND PROFILED SLEEVE FOR A STEERING SHAFT - A longitudinally adjustable steering shaft for a vehicle has an inner shaft received in an outer shaft to be displaceable coaxially and in the direction of a rotational axis. The two shafts have interlocking profiles in cross section for transmitting torques. A profile sleeve on which the outer shaft is telescopically arranged is arranged on the inner shaft part. The profile sleeve in a first end region surrounds a free end of the inner shaft part in the mounted state and has a radially inwardly protruding stop for abutment against an end face of the inner shaft in one axial direction and an end region of the inner shaft has a radially outwardly protruding projection for abutment of the profile sleeve in an opposite axial direction. The profile sleeve includes a radially inwardly protruding stop with reference to a simplified mounting in a first end region. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389503 | STEERING ANGLE LIMITING DEVICE OF STEER-BY-WIRE SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a device for selectively limiting both rotational directions of a steering wheel, and provided is a steering angle limiting device of a steer-by-wire (SBW) system including a stopping gear configured to be rotated together with a steering shaft; a cam configured to receive a rotational force of an actuator and to be eccentrically rotated; and a stopper configured to be rotated in response to rotational operation of the cam and selectively engaged with gear teeth of the stopping gear, thereby restricting selectively forward and reverse directional rotations of the stopping gear. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389504 | VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM - A vehicle steering system, including: a steering actuator including an electric motor, a steering rod configured to steer a wheel by a steering amount, and a motion converting mechanism configured to convert a rotating motion of a motor rotation shaft into a motion of the steering rod; first and second motor rotation angle sensors configured to detect a motor rotation angle; a steering amount sensor configured to detect a motion amount of the steering rod as the steering amount; and a controller configured to execute a steering amount control and to perform detection-value inappropriateness determination in which it is determined that any one or two of a detection value of the first motor rotation angle sensor, a detection value of the second motor rotation angle sensor, and a detection value of the steering amount sensor are inappropriate based on comparison among the detection values. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389505 | CURRENT REGULATORS FOR PERMANENT MAGNET DC MACHINES - Technical solutions are described for a motor control system to control a permanent magnet DC (PMDC) machine. An example motor control system includes one or more sensors for measuring an output current of the PMDC machine. The motor control system further includes a current regulator that generates a voltage command corresponding to an input current command for generating an amount of torque using the PMDC machine. The current regulator includes a current command compensator that generates a first voltage command based on the input current command received by the current regulator. The current regulator further includes a feedback compensator that generates a second voltage command based on the output current measured by the one or more sensors. The current regulator also includes an adder configured that generates the voltage command by adding the first voltage command and the second voltage command. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389506 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING APPARATUS AND ELECTRIC POWER STEERING CONTROL METHOD - An electric power steering apparatus includes: a torque sensor configured to detect a steering torque of a driver; a motor configured to assist in a steering force of the driver; a rotation angle estimation unit configured to estimate a rotation angle of the motor to output an estimated angle; a correction signal calculation unit configured to calculate a correction signal based on the steering torque; a frequency separation unit configured to separate the estimated angle into a first frequency component and a second frequency component; an estimated angle correction unit configured to calculate, as a control angle, a value obtained by adding a second-frequency-component corrected signal, which is obtained by correcting the second frequency component based on the correction signal, to the first frequency component; and an electric power supply unit configured to supply electric power to the motor based on the control angle. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389507 | MOTOR CONTROL DEVICE - A motor control device controls driving of a motor, which outputs torque to a rack shaft as a load by rotation of a shaft fixed to a rotor. The motor control device has a rotation stress check unit for determining a rotation stress indicating a rotation stress, which is applied inversely from the load to a protection target member such as a shaft, bearing and oil seal related to the rotation of the shaft or torque transmission to the load. The rotation stress check unit determines the rotation stress is excessive based on that an absolute value of a rotation evaluation value exceeds a stress threshold value. The rotation evaluation value is a rotation angular velocity, a rotation angular acceleration or a related value corresponding to the rotation angular velocity or the rotation angular acceleration. The stress threshold value is set to be larger than an absolute value of an upper limit value realized in normal drive control. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389508 | DRIVER NOTIFICATION USING HANDWHEEL ACTUATORS IN STEER-BY-WIRE SYSTEMS - According to one or more embodiments of the present invention a steer by wire steering system includes a deviation detection unit configured to determine a deviation signal that is indicative of a disturbance in one or more components coupled to a rack. The steer by wire steering system further includes a handwheel notification module configured to generate a modification signal based on the deviation signal, in response to the deviation signal being detected for at least a predetermined duration. The steer by wire steering system further includes a handwheel control module that generates an input command corresponding to a reference torque generated by a road wheel actuator, a feedback torque for a driver is generated based on the input command. The handwheel control module further modifies the input command using the modification signal, the modification providing a notification corresponding to the disturbance to the driver. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389509 | EMERGENCY STEERING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEEERING SYSTEM - An emergency steering apparatus of an MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) system may include: a steering angle sensor configured to sense a steering angle of a steering wheel; a vehicle speed sensor configured to sense a vehicle speed; an assist rack force detector configured to detect an assist rack force of the MDPS system using the steering angle sensed by the steering angle sensor and the vehicle speed sensed by the vehicle speed sensor; and a command current detector configured to detect a command current of a motor using the assist rack force detected by the assist rack force detector | 2019-12-26 |
20190389510 | VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention provides a method of controlling a vehicle ( | 2019-12-26 |
20190389511 | MECHANISM FOR SWINGING AND STEERING SUPPORT LEG FOR PAVEMENT MILLING MACHINE - A mechanism for swinging and steering a support leg for a pavement milling machine is provided having a milling machine frame, a swing rod, a steering rod, a first guiding rod and a second guiding rod, the support leg includes a support leg exterior sleeve and a interior sleeve, the support leg exterior sleeve is sleeved onto the support leg interior sleeve, the support leg interior sleeve rotates relative to the exterior sleeve; one end of the swing rod is hinged to the milling machine frame, and the other end is fixedly connected to the exterior sleeve; one end of the second guiding rod is hinged to the milling machine frame, the other end is hinged to one end of the first guiding rod, the other end of the first guiding rod is hinged to one end of the steering rod, and the other end of the steering rod is connected to the support leg interior sleeve. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389512 | VEHICLE BODY FRONT STRUCTURE - Provided is a vehicle body front structure capable of ensuring both driver visibility and collision performance. This vehicle body front structure comprises: a front pillar which has an A-pillar, an A′-pillar located behind the A-pillar, and a lower frame portion connecting the lower ends of the A-pillar and A′-pillar; and a top-side upper member which is disposed above a wheelhouse and connected to a lower-frame-portion upper member connecting portion. Ridge lines are formed across the upper member connecting portion, the lower frame portion, and the A′-pillar. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389513 | BRACKET AND MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR USE IN SUPPORTING A MODULE WITHIN A VEHICLE - A bracket for use in supporting a module within a vehicle. The bracket includes a first end, a second end, and a bracket body extending between the first end and the second end. The bracket body includes at least one attachment point defined at each of the first end and the second end, a first side that defines a mounting surface, and a second side opposite the first side. The bracket body also includes a reinforced side wall that extends about the at least one attachment point. The reinforced side wall is configured to define a bushing receptacle on both the first side and the second side of the bracket body. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389514 | VEHICLE BODY REAR FLOOR STRUCTURE - A vehicle body rear floor structure includes a rear floor panel arranged on a vehicle body rear portion, and a rear crossmember being mounted on the rear floor panel and extending in the vehicle width direction. The rear crossmember is formed as separate parts in advance, including a crossmember-front and a crossmember-rear arranged on a rear side of the crossmember-front, wherein the crossmember-front and the crossmember-rear are separate parts before forming the rear crossmember and are integrally joined to form the rear crossmember. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389515 | LOWER VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE - The support stiffness of a suspension supporting portion can be improved to reduce floor vibration. Arm front-end supporting portions, each supporting a front end portion of a trailing of a rear suspension, are formed on lower portions of rear frames extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction, and each include a squared U-shape portion including outer, inner and front wall portions, with a rear side being open when viewed from the bottom, and an extending outer wall portion extending from the outer wall portion to in front of the front wall portion. The outer wall portion and extending outer wall portion are formed by a side sill inner portion joined to each rear side frame. Also, each arm front-end supporting portion includes an extending inner wall portion extending from the inner wall portion to in front of the front wall portion and joined to each of the rear side frames. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389516 | TRUCK, DECK GATE FOR TRUCK AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF - Disclosed herein is a truck, a deck gate for truck, and a method for manufacturing thereof. According to the present invention, the deck gate for truck has excellent impact strength, low plastic deformation rate, excellent molding property and thermal resistance, and reduces weight. Also, the deck gate for truck according to the present invention reduces weight of about 23% in comparison with a conventional steel and wood type deck gate for truck. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389517 | A MOVABLE WING/AEROFOIL ASSEMBLY - A movable wing assembly | 2019-12-26 |
20190389518 | GYRO CART - Provided is a gyro cart which is stably maintained in posture through a relatively simple structure when the gyro cart turns. The gyro cart includes a body, a pair of gyro units each including a rotatable flywheel and installed at both ends with respect to a running direction of the body, a steering device formed at the body and rotated by a driver to control a running direction of the body, a direction detecting unit detecting whether the steering device is rotating, a rotation direction of the steering device, and a rotation degree of the steering device, and a controller selectively operating the flywheel included in the gyro unit according to whether the steering device is rotating, the rotation direction of the steering device, and the rotation degree of the steering device detected by the direction detecting unit. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389519 | OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT VEHICLE ADAPTED FOR PERFORMING WORK OPERATIONS ON TURF SURFACES - A vehicle combining the attributes of a tractor and a utility vehicle includes a three point linkage and other locations to which a plurality of attachments for performing grooming or working operations on a ground or turf surface may be couple. The vehicle includes a front mounted engine, a mid-mounted operator compartment and a rear mounted bed or box. A PTO shaft and/or a hydraulic power system of the vehicle power attachments that require power. A control system and a visual display and data entry device linked thereto are provided for allowing an authorized person to setup, store and thereafter use an operational profile for each attachment that is to be coupled to the vehicle. In a rate dependent attachment, the control system maintains the ground speed and the attachment implement in a fixed ratio. A down/up control is used to signal the start and end of an operational sequence to the control system. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389520 | MODULAR TRACK ASSEMBLY - A replacement mobility assembly for a walk-behind, powered device ( | 2019-12-26 |
20190389521 | ISOLATION SYSTEM FROM NOISE AND VIBRATIONS FOR A WORK VEHICLE - An isolation system for a vehicle having a rear frame attached to a front frame. The rear frame supports a greater portion of a total force applied to the vehicle than the front frame. The isolation system includes at least one isolating device positioned between the rear and front frames. The isolating device supports a portion of the total force applied to the vehicle in a direction in which the isolating devices is positioned. The isolation system includes a force limiting device positioned near the isolating device and a motion limiting torque rod attached to the rear and front frames. The force limiting device limits the amount of load applied to the isolating device above a maximum load. The motion limiting torque rod prevents or limits movement of the rear frame relative to the front frame in the direction in which it is aligned. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389522 | TRACK ASSEMBLY FOR A MACHINE - A track link assembly comprises a plurality of link subassemblies. Each link subassembly may include a pair of links coupled together. Each link may include a first aperture and a second aperture, and the second aperture of each link may be larger than the first aperture. The track link assembly may include a pin element extending through the first aperture of a first link and the second aperture of a second link in each link subassembly. The track link assembly may include a bushing element with a central opening. The bushing element may surround a portion of the pin element and extend through the second aperture of the second link of each link subassembly. The bushing element may include at least one hole configured to couple a track shoe to the bushing element. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389523 | Running Gear Chain, in Particular Bogie Chain - The present invention relates to a running gear chain ( | 2019-12-26 |
20190389524 | NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - A notification system notifies brake-related information related to braking of a rotation body of a human-powered vehicle. The notification system includes a notification unit that includes a notification device configured to notify a user of the brake-related information. The notification device is provided on at least one of a brake device braking the rotation body, an operation device operating the brake device, and a display device. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389525 | VEHICLE - A vehicle includes a vehicle body frame, a front wheel, a handle, a pair of left and right first front lights, and a pair of left and right second front lights. The front wheel is supported by the vehicle body frame. The handle is located farther to the rear than a rotation axis of the front wheel, and is operated by an occupant to turn the front wheel. The pair of left and right first front lights extend linearly in the left-right direction, and are located farther to the rear than a front end of the front wheel and farther to the front than the handle. The pair of left and right second front lights are provided separately from the first front lights. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389526 | Adjustable Windshield for a Motorcycle - A motorcycle has an adjustable windshield assembly including a windshield and a first adjustment device. The first adjustment device is designed for selectively moving the windshield between a base position and a protection position. The windshield is arranged in the protection position in order to protect at least one headlamp of the motorcycle. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389527 | Shared Infrared (IR) Bicycle and Methods - A preferred IR-bicycle comprises an infrared (IR) sensor and non-IR electronics. The IR sensor detects a person in the proximity of the IR-bicycle (i.e. a nearby person). Once the IR sensor detects a nearby person, the non-IR electronics switches from a first mode to a second mode, wherein the power consumption in the first mode is substantially lower than that in the second mode. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389528 | FOLDED BICYCLE FRAME AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A folded bicycle frame comprising a single and continuous sheet of metal is disclosed. The bicycle frame is formed by cutting the sheet of metal to form a boundary, hydroforming the sheet of metal to create a profile comprising indentations and protrusions along the sheet of metal, and then folding the molded sheet essentially along its axis of symmetry, such that the symmetrical parts of the sheet are positioned next to each other to form the frame with a hollow interior. Holes are precut in the frame so that other bicycle parts may be attached to the frame. The frame is produced without the need for any welding or connecting of individual parts. Thus, it is stronger than conventional bicycle frames which are weaker at such welded connections of their parts. A method for making the folded frame is also disclosed. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389529 | ELECTRIC SCOOTER - A scooter having a front wheel and a rear wheel. A steering assembly includes a steering tube and a handlebar. A rear foot brake is configured to apply a braking force to at least one of the front wheel and the rear wheel. A deck is configured to support the weight of a person. A frame is configured to support the deck. The frame comprises a plurality of frame members arranged to form at least two or more vertical planes on one or both lateral sides of the scooter. In some configurations, the rear foot brake is linked to a front brake and configured to actuate the front brake of the front wheel and apply a braking force to the rear wheel simultaneously | 2019-12-26 |
20190389530 | DROP-OUT MOUNTING STRUCTURE OF BICYCLE FRAME - A drop-out mounting structure of a bicycle frame to inhibit a drop-out member from being separated from the bicycle frame is disclosed. The drop-out mounting structure of the bicycle frame for mounting a drop-out member as a wheel mounting unit to a drop-out mounting unit of a bicycle frame through a bolt may include an assembly slot formed at the drop-out mounting unit to insert the drop-out member inside the drop-out mounting unit and a stopper unit formed at an upper end part of the drop-out member with a length that is longer than an opening end of the assembly slot. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389531 | BICYCLE FRAME WITH INTEGRATED SHOCK ABSORBER - The invention relates to a bicycle frame ( | 2019-12-26 |
20190389532 | MOBILITY DEVICE HAVING TURNING ASSISTING DEVICE - A mobility device includes a sidecar and a tilting vehicle including a two-wheeled bicycle, and may further include: an articulated link member including multiple link arms configured to link a vehicle body of the tilting vehicle and a body of the sidecar. In particular, linkage movements of the respective multiple link arms provide upward and downward movements, and leftward and rightward tiltings of the sidecar when a center of gravity of the vehicle body moves leftward and rightward. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389533 | BICYCLE HYDRAULIC OPERATING SYSTEM - An actuating device is part of a bicycle hydraulic operating system that also includes an additional actuating device and a hydraulic operated device. The hydraulic operated device includes a slave cylinder fluidly connected to an additional master cylinder of the additional actuating device such that operation of an additional operating member of the additional actuating device moves the slave piston. The actuating device includes an operating member, a master cylinder, a master piston and a fluid port. The fluid port fluidly connects the master cylinder to the slave fluid port such that operation of the operating member moves the slave piston. The actuating device has no fluid reservoir. The master cylinder of the actuating device is fluidly connected to the additional master cylinder of the additional actuating device at a point upstream of the fluid port with respect to a flow of hydraulic fluid towards the hydraulic operated device. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389534 | COMPOUND TORQUE MULTIPYING LEVER PROPELLED BICYCLE - The Compound Torque Multiplying Lever Propelled Bicycle uses two force multiplying machines to generate a large amount of torque to be applied directly to the sprocket of the rear wheel. This machine uses a lever machine as a means of mechanical advantage and a two gear combination machine as a means of mechanical advantage. In this configuration, the input gear is always larger than the output gear or sprocket. Furthermore, because the load of each lever machine is moved away from the fulcrum and closer to the pedals, less material is needed to reinforce the lever machines from the inside; thus, they are lighter. Furthermore, because the sprockets used to increase torque and range are smaller in diameter, they are then lighter, which would result in a bicycle that is lighter, having consistent increased torque from pedal peak to pedal base with a substantial amount of range. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389535 | ADAPTIVE PEDAL ASSIST SYSTEMS AND CONTROL LOGIC WITH INPUT TORQUE FILTERS FOR INTELLIGENT E-BIKES - Presented herein are adaptive power assist systems for manually-powered vehicles, methods for operating/constructing such systems, and motor-assisted, operator-powered vehicles with input torque filtering for adaptive power assist operations. A method for regulating a power assist system includes a vehicle controller receiving torque sensor data indicative of user-generated torque input. The vehicle controller then determines: if the torque input is less than a commanded motor torque generated by a tractive motor; and, if a calibrated motor decay time of the tractive motor is less than a scaled cadence time of the user's cadence speed. Responsive to both determinations being positive, the vehicle controller calculates a torque decay factor based on the current cadence speed, and modifies the commanded motor torque based on this calculated torque decay factor. The vehicle controller then transmits command signals to the tractive motor to output a modulated motor torque according to the modified commanded motor torque. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389536 | SYNCHRONIZED TRANSMISSION, IN PARTICULAR FOR MOTORCYCLES - A synchronized transmission, which can be used aboard a vehicle and in particular a motorcycle, wherein the crankshaft actuated by the engine and the driven shaft, connected to a rear wheel, are substantially parallel therebetween, the driven shaft receiving the motion from a primary shaft kinematically connected to the crankshaft, wherein the primary shaft has at least one toothed wheel, which transmits the motion to said driven shaft, arranged on a driven bushing assembled on the primary shaft, the primary shaft comprising a passing-through axial channel wherein an actuation stem is inserted, comprising a clutch, acting on said driven bushing and actuated axially through said stem, which makes said driven bushing integral to the motion transmission so as to exclude the reversibility of the free wheel itself. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389537 | BICYCLE DRIVE TRAIN - A multi-wheel bicycle with a dual universal joint disposed on a bicycle frame, wherein a first end of the universal joint is mounted to the bicycle frame and a second end of the universal joint is mounted on a moveable end of a bicycle steering fork. A front drive chain is couple from the universal joint to a front tire disposed on a free-wheeling front hub, and a second drive chain is coupled from the first end to a drive sprocket. The drive sprocket is further coupled to a free-wheeling hub attached to a front tire. The coupling provides for transfer of rotational power from the drive sprocket to the front and rear tires through the dual universal joint even as the universal is flexed through its range of motion while steering the bicycle. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389538 | HIGH PERFORMANCE SYNCHRONOUS TRANSMISSION - A high performance synchronous transmission to be used aboard a motorcycle for transmitting the motion generated by an engine to a driving wheel, between a crankshaft and a hub shaft parallel therebetween and perpendicular to the median plane of the motorcycle, comprising on the crankshaft a centrifugal clutch, for the automatic engagement of the first speed above a predetermined rotation regime, and a driving pulley apt to transmit the motion through a subsequent kinematic chain, is provided with a coupling between crankshaft and driving pulley which connects them directly, by determining with its own engagement the exclusion of said centrifugal clutch, said coupling being controlled in disengagement when a control lever is in active position. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389539 | STRUCTURE FOR REDUCING THE DRAG OF A SHIP AND ITS APPLICATION - A structure for reducing the drag of a ship and its application thereof is provided. The structure for reducing the drag of a ship includes at least one turbulence generating structure which is installed on the side surface between the widest section and the aft end or on the bottom surface between the deepest portion and the aft end of the ship. The arrangement of the turbulence generating structure can generate turbulence to reduce the drag of the ship, and thereby increase the speed of the ship and/or reduce the ship's fuel consumption. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389540 | MARINE SEISMIC SURVEYING IN ICY OR OBSTRUCTED WATERS - A skeg mounts from the stern of a towing vessel and extends below the waterline. A channel in the skeg protects cables for steamers and a source of a seismic system deployed from the vessel. Tow points on the skeg lie below the water's surface and connect to towlines to support the steamers and source. A floatation device supports the source and tows below the water's surface to avoid ice floes. The streamers can have vehicles deployed thereon for controlling a position on the streamer. To facilitate locating the streamers, these vehicles on the streamers can be brought to the surface when clear of ice floes so that GPS readings can be obtained and communicated to a control system. After obtaining readings, the vehicles can be floated back under the surface. Deploying, using, and retrieving the system accounts for ice at the surface in icy regions. In addition, handling the seismic record can account for noise generated by ice impact events. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389541 | COLLAPSIBLE WATERCRAFT WITH TANDEM AND SINGLE-SEAT CONFIGURATIONS - A collapsible watercraft comprises a foldable sheet and is transitionable between a deployable kayak configuration and a stowed configuration by folding or unfolding along predefined fold lines in the foldable sheet. In the kayak configuration, the watercraft is switchable between at least a single-seat configuration and a tandem configuration by installing a desired number of seat and footrest assemblies. At least some of the seat and footrest assemblies are installed in the kayak by strapping seat and/or footrest components to loops nonreleasably attached to removable floorboards of the kayak. The removable floorboards are installed in the kayak using extruded engagement profiles. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389542 | Boat Netting System - A boat netting system has a boat net that is particularly shaped to fit a boat in order to facilitate securement of cargo or other contents on the boat during storage or transit. The boat netting system may further enhance integrity and security of an existing boat cover by being placed over the existing boat cover. A net perimeter of the boat net is coextensive with a gunwale of the boat, and a plurality of fastening elements distributed about the net perimeter may be removably attached to the gunwale. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389543 | BUOYANCY ASSEMBLY - A device includes at least one float. The at least one float is configured to provide a buoyancy force away from a seabed when placed in water. The device also includes an enclosure configured to house the at least one float. The enclosure comprises at least one connection configured to couple the enclosure to a self-elevating unit used in offshore oil operations or offshore gas operations. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389544 | SPECIAL NEEDS BOAT CONFIGURATION - Boat configurations and implementations are provided to make it more accessible for disabled people to participate in boating, commercial or recreational. A boat engine may be positioned in front of the helm, a flat boat deck may allow access to the engine and helm by a person in a wheelchair or similar physical impairment, and a flat access to the boat deck at the stern of the boat may allow disabled people to easily get on board. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389545 | Motor Control System Based upon Movements Inherent to Self-Propulsion - The systems and methods described herein provide hands free motor control mechanisms based on the natural and inherent movements associated with an activity of interest, and can be combined with gesture communication based upon defined movements by the participant. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389546 | Sea Vessel Docking Station - A system and method in which a buoyant central docking station captures, lifts and couples one or more other sea vessels is disclosed, wherein a flexible, modularized production system is quickly realized on a cost effective basis. The capabilities of a number of older, less expensive, readily available vessels are combined to achieve an effective FPSO substitute that allows lower producing fields to be explored and produced in a profitable manner. The time horizon between initiation and consummation of field operations is reduced, and older vessels that might otherwise be scrapped or retired are again made useful and seaworthy in a safe and profitable exploration and production environment. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389547 | Life Vest Pouch - A life vest pouch is closed by overlapping panels. A male panel is attached to an upper face portion and includes three inserted flaps and a female panel is attached to a lower face portion and includes four cuts. Two center cuts are vertical and receive opposite ends of a center flap and two outer cuts receive outer flaps. The opposite ends of the center flap are generally triangular and overlap the outer flaps. The panels are made from polycarbonate or the like. The pouch is opened by pulling a strap attached to the lower face portion. A tamper proof seal is attached to both upper and lower face portions and is torn if the pouch is opened. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389548 | INSPECTION VEHICLE WITH MAINTENANCE TOOLS - An inspection vehicle operable for performing one or more maintenance and repair operations in a housing filled at least partially with a liquid medium is disclosed in the present application. The inspection vehicle includes a propulsion device operable in the liquid medium and includes at least one sensor operable for sensing and transmitting data associated therewith. A control system including an electronic controller is in electronic communication with the inspection vehicle to transmit and receive communication signals to/from the inspection vehicle. One or more maintenance tools operable with the inspection vehicle are configured to perform maintenance and/or repair operations within the liquid filled housing. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389549 | RETRACTABLE THRUSTER AND DRIVE SHAFT FOR RETRACTABLE THRUSTER - A retractable thruster assembly for a marine vessel has a propeller unit, a motor, a housing and a drive shaft linking the motor with the propeller unit. An actuator is operable to move the propeller unit from the storage configuration to a deployment configuration in a direction from inboard to outboard, the propeller unit being extended from the hull for use in the deployment configuration. The drive shaft comprises a motor-side universal joint for attachment to the motor and a propeller-side universal joint for attachment to the propeller unit. The universal joints permit folding of the drive shaft at least in the storage configuration. A motor-side telescopic section is disposed adjacent the motor-side universal joint. A propeller-side telescopic section is disposed adjacent the propeller-side universal joint. An intermediate telescopic section is disposed between the motor-side telescopic section and the propeller-side telescopic section. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389550 | Watercraft Propulsion Device - A watercraft propulsion device for protecting marine life includes a tube that is coupled to a hull of a marine vessel. The tube has a front end and a back end that are open. The front end is circumferentially larger than the back end so that the tube is tapered. An impeller assembly is positioned in the tube. The impeller assembly is operationally coupled to a drive shaft of the marine vessel. A power plant of the marine vessel is positioned to rotate the impeller assembly concurrently with the drive shaft to increase a pressure and a flow of water through the tube to generate thrust to propel the marine vessel. A grate is coupled to a front perimeter of the tube so that the grate covers the front end. The grate is configured to deter entry of a marine organism into the tube. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389551 | UNDERWATER PROPULSIVE DEVICE OF WATERCRAFT - An underwater propulsive device of a watercraft including a flotation unit on which a user rides. The propulsion device includes: a hollow body coupled to the flotation unit through a strut and extending in a propulsive direction of the watercraft, the inside of the hollow body being divided into a first compartment and a second compartment; a motor in the first compartment; a propeller in the second compartment; and a power transfer shaft extending in the propulsive direction and connecting the motor and the propeller to each other. The first compartment has a waterproof structure. The second compartment has a water inlet disposed closer to the bow than the propeller is and extending along a circumference of the power transfer shaft and a water jet outlet disposed at a stern-side end of the second compartment. The propeller is smaller than the first compartment in diameter. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389552 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING POWER TO A MARITIME VESSEL - A drive system mounted to the hull of a buoyant vessel, the drive system having a rectifier, a generator, an AC bus in communication with shore power or a charging system and the rectifier, a DC bus in communication with the rectifier, at least one energy storage system, an inverter, a prime mover, a load regenerating device, and a control and monitor system which has predefined specifications for at least one of: storage units of at least one energy storage system; stored therein and wherein the control and monitor system is adapted to: automatically control the DC/DC converters, relieve a current draw from one or more storage units, provide charging current, and automatically draw power and redirect energy. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389553 | FLOATING VESSEL WITH GEARLESS POD PROPULSOR HAVING COUNTER ROTATING PROPELLERS - A floating vessel with gearless pod propulsor and counter rotating propellers is secured to a hull, each pod having a lead propeller and a trailing propeller, each propeller connected to a shaft connected to either a stator and rotor or a hydraulic motor. A lead propeller turns in a first direction and a trailing propeller turns in an opposite direction simultaneously, generating thrust for the floating vessel along a thrust vector using the counter rotation of the trailing propeller to recover swirling energy from the lead propeller improving propulsive efficiency of the floating vessel. The pod is positioned below a water line of the floating vessel providing propulsion for the floating vessel without gears. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389554 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENERGY REGENERATION IN A BUOYANT AERIAL VEHICLE - A buoyant aerial vehicle system includes a balloon, a ballonet configured to selectively receive and discharge a gas to adjust an altitude of the balloon, and an energy regeneration assembly. The energy regeneration assembly includes a turbine and an electric motor. The turbine is coupled to an outlet of the ballonet, such that gas released by the bayonet activates the turbine. The electric motor is operably coupled to the turbine and is configured to convert mechanical energy received from the turbine into electrical energy and convey the electrical energy to a battery. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389555 | AIRCRAFT MODULE OF A DESIGN THAT MAKES IT EASIER TO ASSEMBLE IN AN INTERIOR SPACE DEFINED BY THE FUSELAGE OF THE AIRCRAFT - In order to make it easier to assemble an aircraft module in an interior space defined by a fuselage of this aircraft, this module includes at least one transverse member extending in a lateral direction of the module and intended to be fixed to a frame of the fuselage, and it also includes, mounted on at least one of the two opposite ends of the transverse member, a joining device for joining to the fuselage frame, the joining device being configured to be movable from a standby position into a deployed joining position in which this device projects from the transverse member in the lateral direction. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389556 | GAP FILLER ROLLER ASSEMBLY - A roller assembly for forming adjacent curved surfaces in a composite gap filler member includes a first roller supported by a first support member wherein the first roller rotates relative to the first support member about a first axis of rotation. A second roller is supported by a second support member wherein the second roller rotates relative to the second support member about a second axis of rotation. First support member is rotatable about a third axis of rotation and the third axis of rotation extends in a direction transverse to the first axis of rotation. Second support member is rotatable about a fourth axis of rotation. The fourth axis of rotation extends in a direction transverse to the second axis of rotation. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389557 | DEVICES AND METHODS TO ATTACH COMPOSITE CORE TO A SURROUNDING STRUCTURE - A composite core assembly includes a composite core structure having internal material interfaces and an attachment rail coupled to the composite core structure. The attachment rail includes a first planar surface and a second planar surface adjoined with the first planar surface. The first planar surface is arranged parallel to an internal material interface plane of the composite core structure, and the first planar portion is at least partially integrated into the composite core structure in an internal material interface plane. At least a portion of the first planar surface extends beyond a perimeter surface of the composite core structure, and the second planar surface is configured to attach to the surrounding support member. The core material does not have net edge facets or flat edges positioned next to surrounding structure, and/or may not have a structure arranged parallel to the adjacent support structure to attach to the support structure. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389558 | VARIABLE CAMBER SYSTEM - A variable camber system for an aircraft wing including a wing bracket extending downward from a wing, a flap bracket pivotably coupled to the wing bracket, and a flap pivotably coupled to the flap bracket such that the flap pivots around an axis of rotation through the flap. The variable camber system is configured to adjust position of both the flap and the flap bracket relative to the wing while maintaining position of the flap relative to the flap bracket. The variable camber system is also configured to adjust position of the flap relative to the flap bracket. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389559 | LATCHING DEVICE FOR A WING ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A latching device for a wing ( | 2019-12-26 |
20190389560 | Aerodynamic Flap Support Structure - A flap deployment apparatus and system for a wing of an aircraft that includes a support structure having a first aerodynamic surface. A nose fitting secures the support structure to a forward portion of an aircraft wing and an aft fitting secures the support structure to an aft portion of the wing. A carrier beam having a second aerodynamic surface is coupled to the support structure. The carrier beam is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. Links guide the carrier between the positions. The first and second aerodynamic surfaces are configured to define a continuous aerodynamic surface when the carrier beam is in the stowed position. The apparatus includes a nose fairing having a third aerodynamic and a mid fairing cover having a fourth aerodynamic surface. The third and fourth aerodynamic surfaces also defines the continuous aerodynamic surface when the carrier beam is in the stowed position. | 2019-12-26 |
20190389561 | VARIABLE CAMBER SYSTEM - A flap and spoiler system of an aircraft wing including a spoiler having a spoiler leading edge and a spoiler trailing edge. The flap and spoiler system also includes a flap having a flap leading edge and a flap trailing edge, an axis of rotation through the flap, and a top surface portion above the axis of rotation. The top surface portion has a first semi-circular shape such that, when the flap rotates about the axis of rotation, the spoiler trailing edge remains substantially stationary. When the spoiler trailing edge remains substantially stationary the spoiler is not driven by a spoiler drive. | 2019-12-26 |