Patents Examined by Hau V Phan
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Patent number: 11872876Abstract: An energy storage device for a motor vehicle includes a plurality of round cells for electrochemically storing energy, and a storage housing in which the plurality of round cells is provided. In the installed position, the round cells run substantially parallel to the vehicle transverse axis. The round cells are arranged within the storage housing in multiple layers in the direction of the vehicle vertical axis, wherein the number of layers varies in the direction of the vehicle longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2020Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Azad Darbandi, Frank Eckstein, Juergen Hildinger, Julien Marie
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Patent number: 11865909Abstract: An electric car provided with a battery compartment, said electric car comprising a car body (17), a chassis (19), a power drive system, a cab (16) and a control system, the power drive system comprising a battery compartment (8), the battery compartment (8) being fixed at a lower portion of the chassis (19), the battery compartment (8) being a rectangular cavity body wherein one end is a battery inlet/outlet (8.1) and the inner side of the other end is provided with a battery connection socket (14), the rectangular cavity body being internally provided with a battery automatic push-out/guide-in apparatus, the battery inlet/outlet (8.1) of the battery compartment (8) facing towards the front, the rear or the side of the electric car, the control system controlling the battery automatic push-out/guide-in apparatus inside the battery compartment (8) to move.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2019Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: QINGDAO UNITED NEW ENERGY AUTOMOBILE CO., LTD.Inventor: Tongxin Liu
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Patent number: 11865910Abstract: The invention relates to a device (2) for controlling and guiding a closure element (4) for closing a motor vehicle cooling module, comprising a first control element (10a) for controlling an opening and a closing movement of the closure element (4), a second control element (10b) for controlling an opening and a closing movement of the closure element (4), a guide element (8), which is arranged directly between the first and the second control element (10a, 10b), for guiding the closure element (4) during an opening and a closing movement, wherein the device (2) is formed in multiple parts and is assembled from parts produced separately from one another.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: HBPO GmbHInventors: Nico Triebel, Daniel Knorr, Insoo Ha
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Patent number: 11858336Abstract: The invention relates to a housing (3) for a front face module (2) of a motor vehicle (1), defining an air duct (4) for the flow of an air stream, said housing comprising: —an openwork structure (30) having a plurality of openings (32) defined by ribs (34); —a lining (36) which is securely attached to the openwork structure (30) and covers the openings (32) so as to form a wall which is airtight to the air stream. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a housing and to a front face module (2) comprising such a housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2019Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Jerome Ripa, Stephan Andre, Emmanuel Henon, Pierre Alexandre Langlet, Sergio Da Costa Pito
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Patent number: 11858338Abstract: The invention relates to a device (2) for closing a motor vehicle cooling module, comprising: a closure element (4) for closing air inlets (6) in a motor vehicle; a guide element (8) for guiding the closure element (4) during an opening and a closing movement; and a control element (10) for controlling an opening and a closing movement of the closure element (4); wherein the closure element (4) and the guide element (8) are arranged with respect to one another and can be controlled by the control element (10) in such a way that air inlets (6) in a motor vehicle can be opened and closed by the closure element (4) along a vehicle width (B); wherein, at the same time, two air inlets (6) arranged opposite one another along a vehicle width (B) can be opened and closed by the closure element (4).Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: HBPO GmbHInventors: Reinhold Brückner, Christian Schneider
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Patent number: 11858571Abstract: Vehicle chassis with interchangeable performance packages and related methods. are disclosed herein. An example vehicle chassis disclosed herein includes a frame including a first chassis portion including a cavity, a battery platform coupled to first chassis portion, and a first subframe couplable within the cavity, the first subframe including a first motor and a first suspension assembly, and a second subframe couplable within the cavity, the second subframe including a second motor and a second suspension assembly, the second motor having a greater power than the first motor, the second suspension assembly having a greater stiffness than the first suspension assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael John Harmon, Hussain Z. Tajmahal, Marielle Conrad, Benjamin Jordan Curtis, David Earl Ooms, Yejin Han
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Patent number: 11850928Abstract: An electric drive axle for a vehicle includes at least one first electric vehicle drive system (1) for driving at least one vehicle wheel (11, 12) and at least one connection interface (8) for at least one power take-off (PTO). The vehicle drive system (1, 13) is coupled at least to one first double shift element (6) such that, at least in a first engagement position of the first double shift element (6), the vehicle drive system (1, 13) is drivingly coupled to at least one vehicle wheel (11, 12) and, in a second engagement position of the first double shift element (6), the vehicle drive system (1, 13) is decoupled from the at least one vehicle wheel (11, 12) and is drivingly coupled to the connection interface (8) for the power take-off (PTO). A vehicle with an electric drive axle is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignees: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG, ZF DRIVETECH (SUZHOU) CO. LTD.Inventors: Frank Seemann, Paul Lenz, Andreas Grossl, Werner Hechberger, Kai Borntraeger, Maik Woerl, Marco Di Sarno, Cong Ren
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Patent number: 11850934Abstract: A motor vehicle comprises a drive train with an electric motor, to which a traction battery and a power electronics device comprising at least one pulse inverter are associated, and a cooling device for cooling the electric motor, the power electronics device and the traction battery, wherein the electric motor is cooled in a first cooling circuit with coolant of a first maximum temperature in the supply flow, wherein the power electronics device is cooled in a second coolant circuit, which is separate from the first coolant circuit, using coolant of a second maximum temperature in the supply flow, which is lower than the first maximum temperature.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Audi AGInventors: Uwe Feldmann, Rüdiger Fischer, Arnold Grochla
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Patent number: 11850969Abstract: Motorized vehicles include a deck, a motor mounted to the deck, a first battery connection point configured to releasably secure a first battery thereto, a second battery connection point configured to releasably secure a second battery thereto, and power circuitry. Power circuitry is configured to power the motor using the first battery and the second battery. The first battery and the second battery each have a charge capacity of about 160 watt hours.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2023Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: INTERCONTINENTAL MOBILITY COMPANYInventor: Christopher R Patrick
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Patent number: 11839177Abstract: An electric riding lawn mower includes a seat for a user to ride, a main frame to support the seat, a power output assembly including a mowing element to output power to realize mowing function and a first motor to drive the mowing element, a walking assembly to at least drive the electric riding lawn mower to travel in the direction of a first straight line on the ground and a second motor to drive the walking assembly, and a power supply device to power the electric riding lawn mower with a first battery pack, which includes a first battery pack housing and a plurality of battery cells disposed therein. The power supply device is mounted to the main frame. At least one of the first battery packs of the power supply device forms a pluggable connection with the main frame. The battery cells are lithium batteries.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2023Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Nanjing Chervon Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Qian Liu, Toshinari Yamaoka, Zhen Wang, Fangjie Nie
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Patent number: 11839178Abstract: An electric riding lawn mower includes a seat for a user to ride, a main frame to support the seat, a power output assembly including a mowing element to output power to realize mowing function and a first motor to drive the mowing element, a walking assembly to at least drive the electric riding lawn mower to travel in the direction of a first straight line on the ground and a second motor to drive the walking assembly, and a power supply device to power the electric riding lawn mower with a first battery pack, which includes a first battery pack housing and a plurality of battery cells disposed therein. The power supply device is mounted to the main frame. At least one of the first battery packs of the power supply device forms a pluggable connection with the main frame. The battery cells are lithium batteries.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2023Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Nanjing Chervon Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Qian Liu, Toshinari Yamaoka, Zhen Wang, Fangjie Nie
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Patent number: 11826633Abstract: A hockey skate includes a fiber-reinforced, composite frame, or an injected plastic frame, including a boot form and integral pedestals that serve as a blade-holder. The pedestals are integral with the bottom of the boot sole and are optionally spaced relatively far apart to provide a long span between them. An optional bridge assembly may be used to connect the blade to the pedestals. The bridge assembly may provide increased stiffness and vibration damping, as well as customized fit options.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: BAUER HOCKEY LLCInventors: Stephen J. Davis, David Perreault, Dmitry Rusakov, Ian Fung
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Patent number: 11827304Abstract: A leaning vehicle having a linkage mechanism supported by a linkage support part. The linkage mechanism includes left and right side members and a lower cross member. The lower cross member has a front cross part, a rear cross part, a coupling part coupling the front and rear cross parts, and a foreign-matter-entering-suppression part. The left and right side members are respectively rotatable about left and right axes extending in a front-rear direction of a vehicle body frame. The front and rear cross parts are rotatable about an intermediate axis parallel to the left and right axes. The foreign-matter-entering-suppression part fills a gap between the linkage support part, or the left or right side member, and the coupling part. The coupling part has a recess configured to accommodate the foreign-matter-entering-suppression part when the front and rear cross parts rotate with respect to the linkage support part.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Haruhito Kurakake, Takayuki Sano
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System and method for analysis of current and voltage levels within a center pivot irrigation system
Patent number: 11825779Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for analyzing drive tower current and voltage levels to determine drive wheel status. In accordance with a first preferred embodiment, the system of the present invention includes a machine analysis module which analyzes data from electrical sensing systems, GPS sensors, and gyroscopic sensors. According to a further preferred embodiment, the machine analysis module applies a current/voltage sensing algorithm which analyzes the status of the first and second drive wheels based on detected operating currents/voltages of selected motors.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2020Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Tracy A. Thatcher -
Patent number: 11827090Abstract: The invention relates to a device (I) for regulating an air stream for an air inlet of a motor vehicle, comprising a housing (2) defining a flow duct (4), in which an air stream flows, in which a cooling unit (6) is at least partially arranged, comprising at least one heat exchanger (8, IO) and a motorized fan unit (12). According to the invention, the housing (2) comprises a sealing means (64, 64a, 64b, 64c) for preventing any air leakage outside the flow duct (4). The invention also relates to a motor vehicle comprising such a regulating device (I).Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Stephan Andre, Jerome Ripa, Pierre Alexandre Langlet
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Patent number: 11821442Abstract: A hydraulic energy handling system for a working machine includes a high-pressure side; a low-pressure side; a hydraulic machine for mechanically driving, and being mechanically driven by, a mechanical driveline of the working machine; at least one high-pressure hydraulic energy storage connected to the high-pressure side; a hydraulic motor; a hydraulic pump arranged to supply hydraulic fluid to an inlet side of the hydraulic motor; and a return line for conducting hydraulic fluid to a hydraulic tank. The system further includes a pressure relief valve between the high-pressure side and the return line and arranged to discharge excess hydraulic energy from the high-pressure side to the return line to provide a braking force on the mechanical driveline; and a priority valve arrangement connected to an outlet side of the hydraulic motor to direct a prioritized flow of hydraulic fluid to the low-pressure side.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2018Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Volvo Construction Equipment ABInventors: Karl Uebel, Robert Morelius, Erik Norlin
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Patent number: 11813963Abstract: Methods and systems for cooling an electric energy storage device are described. In one example, a temperature set point of a cooling system is reduced before a vehicle reaches a location along a travel route where load on the electric energy storage device is expected to be greater than a threshold load. By lowering the temperature set point, it may be possible to maintain a temperature of the electric energy storage device below a threshold temperature.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ashwin Hariharan, Hamish Lewis, Ron Razzano
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Patent number: 11807304Abstract: A vehicle base structure includes first and second structural members extending along a vehicle front-rear direction and disposed respectively at first and second sides of a vehicle base in a vehicle width direction, a battery unit disposed between the first and second structural members, and a bracket including a first wall portion fixed to a lower surface of one of the first and second structural members, a second wall portion extending inward in the vehicle width direction from an inner end portion of the first wall portion and inclined downward in a vehicle-height direction from the inner end portion of the first wall portion, and a third wall portion extending inward in the vehicle width direction from an inner end portion of the second wall portion inward in the vehicle width direction and being fixed to a lower surface of a battery case.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Takahiro Suzaki
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Patent number: 11808008Abstract: A construction machine is capable of reducing a decrease in work efficiency due to maintenance for capturing dust. The construction machine includes: an engine; a heat exchanger; a cooling fan that sucks air into an engine chamber to pass the air through the heat exchanger; an intake chamber independent of the engine chamber; an intake tube connected to the intake chamber; and a dust receiving part. The intake tube has a curved part, which has an outside inner wall surface allowing dust in the air to contact it. The dust receiving part is located downstream of the outside inner wall surface to be capable of receiving dust.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignees: KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD., HIROSHIMA UNIVERSITYInventors: Hideki Hayashi, Ryota Nakahara, Michio Hirayama, Kenjiro Kumitani, Taira Iji, Manabu Shimada
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Patent number: 11801759Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an autonomous mobile robot and a walking method thereof. The autonomous mobile robot includes a machine body, a driving wheel assembly and an obstacle crossing assembly. The driving wheel assembly is rotatably arranged on the machine body through a first rotating shaft. The driving wheel assembly includes a driving wheel. When the driving wheel moves from a first position to a second position relative to the machine body, the obstacle crossing assembly applies a force to the driving wheel assembly to make a change amplitude of positive pressure between the driving wheel and a traveling surface less than or equal to a set threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2022Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: ECOVACS ROBOTICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Wenjie Cheng, Jie Hou