Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for controlling a transmission and other vehicle systems and components based on operation of an auxiliary braking system for a vehicle are disclosed. A controller for a vehicle includes a processing circuit having at least one memory device coupled to at least one processor, the at least one memory device is configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the at least one processors, cause the at least one processor to: receive data regarding operation of an auxiliary brake system of the vehicle; determine an auxiliary brake fault condition based on the received data regarding operation of the auxiliary brake system; determine that the vehicle is on or is about to experience a negative road grade; determine a vehicle speed is greater than a requested vehicle speed for the negative road grade; and control a transmission to downshift at least two settings relative to a current transmission setting.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for analyzing and optimizing the injection of fluid into an internal combustion engine via a common rail system. Once various injection parameters are determined for a given injection system, these data may be used to model the effect of sequential injection events for the system. A processer can then be used to run the model and to adjust sequential fuel injection events to optimize engine performance and fuel usage.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems, and methods relating to high-pressure fuel pump designs and features. A high-pressure fuel pump assembly includes a body, a camshaft, and an embossment. The body has a forward end and a rearward end opposite thereof and configured to couple to a low-pressure fuel pump. The camshaft is received and secured within a central bore of the body so as to be rotationally movable within the central bore. A coupler end of the camshaft is configured to couple to a drive shaft of the low-pressure fuel pump. The embossment includes at least one fastener boss configured to receive a fastener to couple the low-pressure fuel pump to the high-pressure fuel pump assembly. The embossment is formed at the rearward end of the body such that thermal stresses that cause geometrical deformations at the embossment are reduced through a range of engine temperature operating conditions.

Abstract: Electric machine assemblies are disclosed. The electric machine assembly includes a stator, a rotor movably coupled with the stator, a starter ring gear component fixedly coupled with the rotor on a first side of the stator, and a transmission coupler fixedly coupled with the rotor on a second side of the stator opposite from the first side. Further disclosed are engine systems and methods of assembling the same, where the engine system includes an engine block with a crankshaft, as well as the electric machine assembly operatively coupled with the engine block such that the starter ring gear component is fixedly coupled with the crankshaft and the rotor on a first side of the stator.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a debounced solid state switching device comprised of at least two insulated-gate bipolar transistors (“IGBTs”) within a parallel architecture. Multiple pairs of IGBTs may be used in a parallel architecture to extend ampacity and improve voltage withstand capability. The device provides improved flexibility and portability to facilitate time and cost efficiency, as the size and complexity of the device is directly dependent on the needs of the user. Furthermore, the procurement of the components of the device is simple, providing greater accessibility.

Abstract: Systems and methods for autonomous vehicle control are provided. A remote computing system includes a communication interface coupled to a network, a map database storing centralized map data, a processor, and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include: receiving a transport request including a first location and a second location; selecting a first vehicle of a plurality of vehicles for the transport request based on at least one of the transport request and a vehicle status; transmitting the centralized map data to the first vehicle; causing the first vehicle to complete the transport request, including causing the first vehicle to autonomously transport from the first location to the second location and causing the first vehicle to collect first sensor data; receiving the first sensor data in real-time; and, updating the centralized map data with the first sensor data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for aftertreatment system thermal management using cylinder deactivation and/or intake-air throttling are disclosed. Systems and methods for thermal management of an aftertreatment system are provided herein. A controller coupled to an engine and an exhaust aftertreatment system is configured to: receive a first temperature value associated with the exhaust aftertreatment system and a second temperature value associated with the engine; determine, based on comparing the first temperature value to a first threshold, a thermal management mode including a first thermal management mode or a second thermal management mode; determine, responsive to determining the thermal management mode and based on comparing the second temperature value to a second threshold, an operating mode for the thermal management mode including at least one of a first operating mode or a second operating mode; and initiate the at least one of the first or the second operating mode.

Abstract: A method is provided comprising identifying an alignment point of a workpiece; positioning a first end of an electrode in the direction of the alignment point of the workpiece; applying a first voltage to the electrode wherein the applied first voltage generates a spark; rotating the electrode in a first direction; advancing the electrode toward the alignment point by a first distance wherein advancing the electrode and applying the first voltage creates a first orifice section; applying a second voltage to the electrode and modifying one or more operational parameters of the electrode; advancing the electrode toward the alignment point by a second distance wherein advancing the electrode and applying the second voltage causes formation of at least a second orifice section; wherein the first and second orifice sections cooperate to form an orifice comprising a first flow area and a second flow area.

Abstract: A system includes a sensor array and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is operable to: store a policy; receive the sensor information from the sensor array; receive horizon information from a horizon system; input the sensor information and the horizon information into the policy; determine an output of the policy based on the input of the sensor information and the horizon information; control operation of a vehicle system according to the output; compare the sensor information received after controlling operation of the vehicle system according to the output relative to a reward or penalty condition; provide one of a reward signal or a penalty signal in response to the comparison; update the policy based on receipt of the reward signal or the penalty signal; and control the vehicle system using the updated policy to improve operation in view of the operating parameter.

Abstract: A computer system includes a processor and a memory configured with instructions executable by the processor to determine a fuel configuration in response to input received by the HMI, determine fuel composition constituents in response to at least the fuel configuration, determine one or more fuel properties in response to at least one or more fuel composition constituents, determine one or more engine controller adjustments in response to the one or more fuel properties, and provide the one or more adjustments to an engine control system. A human-machine interface (HMI) is operatively coupled with the processor, and a memory and may be utilized to provide commissioning or service inputs.

Abstract: A waste heat recovery system comprising a thermal circuit. The thermal circuit includes a boiler and an expander fluidly coupled to the boiler. The thermal circuit further includes a power transfer system integrated to the expander. The power transfer system is configured to receive mechanical energy from the expander. The thermal circuit further includes an ejector fluidly coupled to the boiler and to the power transfer system. The ejector is configured to receive a motive flow of working fluid from the boiler. The ejector is further configured to receive a suction flow of working fluid from the power transfer system. The ejector is further configured to combine the motive flow of working fluid and the suction flow of working fluid.

Abstract: An inverter system is provided such that the system includes a direct-current (DC) voltage supply, an inverter, an electric machine such as a motor, and a controller coupled with the inverter. The inverter has four or more legs, each with two switches operating complementary to each other. The controller can determine which three of the four or more legs are selected to operate the inverter and uses a remaining one of the four or more legs to operate the inverter by activating/deactivating certain switches during null vector state.

Abstract: A lubrication system for an internal combustion engine includes a fluid flow control device at an outlet side of the pump that regulates pressure conditions at the outlet side of the pump upstream of the lubrication circuit in the engine. The fluid flow control device is located in a recirculation path, and opens in response to a fluid pressure at the outlet of the pump exceeding a first threshold to allow the fluid to pass from the outlet side of the pump back to an inlet side of the pump. The recirculation path includes a tuning device that maintains the fluid pressure at engine speeds above the first threshold. In response to engine speeds above a second threshold, the tuning device restricts fluid flow in the recirculation path so that the fluid pressure in the fluid flow path increases.

Abstract: At least some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to pump assemblies. In some embodiments, the pump is a high-pressure pump for an engine. The pump includes: an inlet valve configured to receive fuel; an armature coupled to the inlet valve and configured to actuate the inlet valve; and a pump barrel comprising a barrel guide, the barrel guide comprising a protrusion and configured to guide a motion of the armature.

Abstract: A system is configured to store a relationship data set of a plurality of diagnostic estimators and a plurality of failure modes, each failure mode represents a type of failure that can occur with a sensor or a vehicle component of a vehicle system, each diagnostic estimator is associated with a respective subset of the failure modes, each subset defines a control space within the vehicle system that contains at least one of (i) one or more sensors or (ii) one or more vehicle components. The system is configured to store a healthy diagnostic vector regarding nominal operational parameters of the vehicle system; acquire diagnostic information regarding current operational parameters of the vehicle system to generate an error diagnostic vector; apply the error diagnostic vector to the healthy diagnostic vector to generate a ratio diagnostic vector; and apply the ratio diagnostic vector to generate a value for each failure mode.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for decreasing harmful emissions is provided. The system includes an aftertreatment system comprising an exhaust conduit that directs exhaust gas from an engine system; a heater coupled to the aftertreatment system and configured to provide heat; and a controller coupled to the heater. The controller is configured to: determine whether the engine system is idling; in response to determining that the engine system is idling, determine whether a conversion efficiency of the engine system is greater than a threshold value; in response to determining that the conversion efficiency is greater than the threshold value, determine whether a temperature regarding the aftertreatment system is greater than a threshold temperature; and in response to determining that the temperature of the aftertreatment system is greater than the threshold temperature, at least one of disable or partially disable the heater.

Abstract: An engine system including an engine block. The engine block including a plurality of cylinders defining a plurality of combustion chambers each comprising one of a cylinder head and a piston. Each of the plurality of cylinder heads includes an exhaust valve and an intake valve. The engine system further includes a first control valve, a second control valve, rocker lever, and an auxiliary rocker lever. The first control valve is coupled to the camshaft and configured to activate the rocker lever. The second control valve is coupled to the camshaft and configured to activate the auxiliary rocker lever. The rocker leaver is configured to actuate the at least one exhaust valve to allow exhaust gas to flow out of at least one of the plurality of cylinders. The auxiliary rocker lever is configured to actuate at least one of the plurality of exhaust valves to allow exhaust to flow into the cylinder.

Abstract: An oil filter housing system comprising a housing body. The housing body defines an integral coolant supply passage in fluid supplying communication with a coolant pump. The housing body further defines an integral coolant volute in fluid receiving communication with the coolant pump. The housing body defines an oil cooler cavity configured to house an oil cooler, a first integral oil flow passage in fluid supplying communication with the oil cooler, and a second integral oil flow passage in fluid receiving communication with the oil cooler. A third integral oil flow passage is in fluid supplying communication with a turbocharger. An angled oil filter interface is coupled to the housing body and is configured to receive an oil filter, the oil filter in fluid supplying communication with the third integral oil flow passage.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods include predicting a sulfur exposure of one or more copper-zeolite catalysts deployed in an exhaust aftertreatment system; comparing the predicted sulfur exposure to a predefined sulfur exposure threshold; and responsive to the determination, heating the exhaust aftertreatment catalyst to a predefined heat treatment temperature for a predefined time period to desulfate the one or more copper-zeolite catalysts.

Abstract: A connector block that directs fuel from an outer fuel line to an inner fuel line. The connector block includes an inlet that couples to the outer fuel line, an outlet that coupled to the inner fuel line, and a fuel accumulator fluidly coupled to the inlet and the outlet. The fuel accumulator directs the fuel from the inlet to the outlet.