Patents by Inventor Go Morita

Go Morita has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20200332844
    Abstract: This clutch control device includes an engine (13), a transmission gear (21), a clutch device (26), a clutch actuator (50), a control unit (60), a control parameter sensor (58), a clutch operator (4b), and a clutch operation amount sensor (4c), wherein the control unit (60) is configured to enable intervention of a manual clutch operation according to the clutch operator (4b) during automatic control of the clutch device (26) according to the clutch actuator (50), and the control unit (60) is configured to set a control target value of a clutch capacity to a connection preparation target value (Py) acquired by causing an operation target value (Pv) corresponding to an amount of operation of the clutch operator (4b) to approach a disconnection determination value (Pz) in a case in which a control parameter detected by the control parameter sensor (58) reaches the disconnection determination value (Pz) set in advance at a time of performing a clutch disconnection operation through intervention of the manual clu
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Junya Ono, Tatsuya Ryuzaki, Go Morita, Kohei Matsuura
  • Publication number: 20200307543
    Abstract: A vehicle control device includes an information acquisition unit that acquires road surface condition information indicative of a road surface condition determined on the basis of a sound acquired by a microphone, a storage unit in which there is stored control content in accordance with the road surface condition, and a control unit which controls a drive unit provided on a vehicle, on the basis of the control content in accordance with the road surface condition indicated by the road surface condition information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Go Morita, Takashi Ozeki, Kenichiro Kakemizu, Hiroaki Uchisasai, Asuka Ito, Tomoyuki Sahata
  • Publication number: 20200307604
    Abstract: A vehicle control device includes an information acquisition unit that acquires road surface condition information indicative of a road surface condition determined on the basis of sound data obtained by performing sound source separation with respect to a sound acquired by a microphone array, a storage unit in which there is stored control content in accordance with the road surface condition, and a control unit which controls a drive unit provided on a vehicle, on the basis of the control content in accordance with the road surface condition indicated by the road surface condition information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Go Morita, Takashi Ozeki, Tomoyuki Sahata
  • Publication number: 20200307605
    Abstract: A vehicle control device includes an information acquisition unit that acquires road surface condition information indicative of a road surface condition determined on the basis of a sound acquired by a microphone and a road surface image acquired by capturing an image of a road surface, a storage unit in which there is stored control content in accordance with the road surface condition, and a control unit which controls a drive unit provided on a vehicle, on the basis of the control content in accordance with the road surface condition indicated by the road surface condition information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Go Morita, Takashi Ozeki, Tomoyuki Sahata
  • Patent number: 10760628
    Abstract: A clutch control device includes a clutch device that disconnects and connects a power transmission between an engine and a gearbox, a clutch actuator that drives the clutch device and changes a clutch capacity, an ECU that calculates a control target value of the clutch capacity, a clutch lever that manually operates the clutch device, and a clutch lever operation amount sensor that converts an operation amount of the clutch lever into an electrical signal, wherein the ECU calculates a clutch operation speed on the basis of the operation amount detected by the clutch lever operation amount sensor, and changes a disconnection and connection speed of the clutch device according to the clutch operation speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kohei Matsuura, Junya Ono, Tatsuya Ryuzaki, Go Morita
  • Publication number: 20190203782
    Abstract: A clutch control device includes an engine, a gearbox, a clutch device configured to disconnect and connect power transmission between the engine and the gearbox, a clutch actuator configured to drive the clutch device and vary a clutch capacity, an engine rotational number sensor configured to detect an engine rotational number, a throttle opening angle sensor configured to detect a throttle opening angle, and a controller configured to calculate a control target value of the clutch capacity, wherein the controller calculates an estimated engine torque and causes the clutch device to change a slip clutch capacity according to the estimated engine torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Tatsuya Ryuzaki, Go Morita, Junya Ono, Kohei Matsuura
  • Publication number: 20190162252
    Abstract: A clutch control device includes an ECU that controls a clutch actuator, the ECU sets a control target value of the clutch capacity according to the operation amount detected by the clutch operation amount sensor, and executes feedback control so that the control parameter which is detected by the control parameter sensor approaches the control target value, and changes a method of the feedback control when the control parameter reaches a predetermined control state change determination value during the feedback control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Kohei Matsuura, Junya Ono, Tatsuya Ryuzaki, Go Morita
  • Publication number: 20190162253
    Abstract: A clutch control device includes a clutch device that disconnects and connects a power transmission between an engine and a gearbox, a clutch actuator that drives the clutch device and changes a clutch capacity, an ECU that calculates a control target value of the clutch capacity, a clutch lever that manually operates the clutch device, and a clutch lever operation amount sensor that converts an operation amount of the clutch lever into an electrical signal, wherein the ECU calculates a clutch operation speed on the basis of the operation amount detected by the clutch lever operation amount sensor, and changes a disconnection and connection speed of the clutch device according to the clutch operation speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Kohei Matsuura, Junya Ono, Tatsuya Ryuzaki, Go Morita
  • Patent number: 9551403
    Abstract: A V-belt continuously variable transmission in which an actuator unit for driving a movable sheave is slidably supported by a transmission case that is formed by fastening a plurality of case members with a plurality of fastening members, for ensuring a sufficient space for slidably moving the actuator unit and enhancing workability of mounting and dismounting operation of the actuator unit. A flat mounting surface for mounting the actuator unit is formed on an outer surface of the transmission case. Also, a recessed portion recessed inwardly of the transmission case from the mounting surface is formed to have at an inner end thereof a fastening seat face for a specific fastening member out of the plurality of fastening members, the specific fastening member being disposed at a portion corresponding to the mounting surface. The whole specific fastening member is disposed inwardly of the transmission case relative to the mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kenichiro Kakemizu, Go Morita, Hiroyasu Yoshizawa, Kohei Matsuura, Hirokazu Komuro
  • Publication number: 20150094176
    Abstract: A V-belt continuously variable transmission in which an actuator unit for driving a movable sheave is slidably supported by a transmission case that is formed by fastening a plurality of case members with a plurality of fastening members, for ensuring a sufficient space for slidably moving the actuator unit and enhancing workability of mounting and dismounting operation of the actuator unit. A flat mounting surface for mounting the actuator unit is formed on an outer surface of the transmission case. Also, a recessed portion recessed inwardly of the transmission case from the mounting surface is formed to have at an inner end thereof a fastening seat face for a specific fastening member out of the plurality of fastening members, the specific fastening member being disposed at a portion corresponding to the mounting surface. The whole specific fastening member is disposed inwardly of the transmission case relative to the mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kenichiro KAKEMIZU, Go MORITA, Hiroyasu YOSHIZAWA, Kohei MATSUURA, Hirokazu KOMURO
  • Patent number: 7600625
    Abstract: A centrifugal clutch includes a clutch weight in a plane perpendicular to a rotation axis of an input member for enabling friction fitting to an inside of a clutch housing. The clutch weight is turnably supported by a drive plate. A grooved portion is provided on a clutch weight in a position that is opposite to a drive plate. At least one end of grooved portion is closed and is formed in a turning direction of the clutch. A damping rubber supported by the drive plate abuts against an inside face of the grooved portion. The damping rubber is held in the grooved portion in a compressed state by being compressed between the drive plate and the clutch weight. The centrifugal clutch so configured effectively inhibits vibration of a clutch weight when the clutch is let in, and minimizes both the parts required and man-hours for assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hideo Ishikawa, Michio Asumi, Hirokazu Komuro, Go Morita
  • Patent number: 7578767
    Abstract: An automatic transmission control device for a vehicle includes a gear change operation that is performed based on a throttle opening, a vehicle speed and an engine rotational speed. The automatic transmission control device also obtains a displacement of the throttle opening, determines whether the displacement falls within a predetermined range, and restricts a shift-up when the displacement exceeds the predetermined range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Naotada Matsudaira, Soya Uchida, Go Morita
  • Patent number: 7470213
    Abstract: An automatic transmission control device of a vehicle performs a gear change operation based on a deceleration of the vehicle. The automatic transmission control device detects the deceleration of the vehicle and an engine rotational speed. The device also stores a peak value of the engine rotation speed during a period in which a vehicle travels with one predetermined gear step, and includes a relationship map showing the relationship between the deceleration and a shift-down rotational speed. The device performs an automatic shift-down when the engine rotational speed is lowered from the peak value by a predetermined rotational speed which is obtained from the map based on the deceleration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Naotada Matsudaira, Soya Uchida, Go Morita
  • Publication number: 20070095629
    Abstract: A centrifugal clutch includes a clutch weight in a plane perpendicular to a rotation axis of an input member for enabling friction fitting to an inside of a clutch housing. The clutch weight is turnably supported by a drive plate. A grooved portion is provided on a clutch weight in a position that is opposite to a drive plate. At least one end of grooved portion is closed and is formed in a turning direction of the clutch. A damping rubber supported by the drive plate abuts against an inside face of the grooved portion. The damping rubber is held in the grooved portion in a compressed state by being compressed between the drive plate and the clutch weight. The centrifugal clutch so configured effectively inhibits vibration of a clutch weight when the clutch is let in, and minimizes both the parts required and man-hours for assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Hideo Ishikawa, Michio Asumi, Hirokazu Komuro, Go Morita
  • Publication number: 20070066444
    Abstract: An automatic transmission control device of a vehicle performs a gear change operation based on a deceleration of the vehicle. The automatic transmission control device detects the deceleration of the vehicle and an engine rotational speed. The device also stores a peak value of the engine rotation speed during a period in which a vehicle travels with one predetermined gear step, and includes a relationship map showing the relationship between the deceleration and a shift-down rotational speed. The device performs an automatic shift-down when the engine rotational speed is lowered from the peak value by a predetermined rotational speed which is obtained from the map based on the deceleration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Naotada Matsudaira, Soya Uchida, Go Morita
  • Publication number: 20070066443
    Abstract: An automatic transmission control device for a vehicle includes a gear change operation that is performed based on a throttle opening, a vehicle speed and an engine rotational speed. The automatic transmission control device also obtains a displacement of the throttle opening, determines whether the displacement falls within a predetermined range, and restricts a shift-up when the displacement exceeds the predetermined range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Naotada Matsudaira, Soya Uchida, Go Morita