Abstract: A system and method for an electric axle. The electric axle includes, in one example, a traction motor, an input planetary gear set arranged coaxial to the traction motor and including a sun gear rotationally coupled to the traction motor, a carrier including a first section coupled to multiple carrier shafts and a second section removably coupled to the multiple carrier shafts, and multiple planet gears rotationally mounted on the multiple carrier shafts. In the electric axle, the second section is rotationally coupled to a downstream component and the downstream component is arranged coaxial to the input planetary gear set.

Abstract: A system and method for an electric axle. The electric axle includes, in one example, a traction motor and an input planetary gear set arranged coaxial to the traction motor. The input planetary gear set includes a sun gear rotationally coupled to the traction motor, a carrier including a first section coupled to multiple carrier shafts and a second section removably coupled to the multiple carrier shafts, and multiple planet gears rotationally mounted on the multiple carrier shafts. The electric axle further includes a differential coupled to the downstream component and in the electric axle, the differential is positioned parallel to and offset from the traction motor, the second section is rotationally coupled to a downstream component and the downstream component is arranged coaxial to the input planetary gear set.

Abstract: A system and method for an electric axle. The electric axle includes, in one example, a traction motor and an input planetary gear set arranged coaxial to the traction motor. The input planetary gear set includes a sun gear rotationally coupled to the traction motor and a carrier rotationally coupled to a shift sleeve. The electric axle further includes a multi-speed planetary gear set that is arranged coaxial to the input planetary gear set and a shift assembly that includes the shift sleeve positioned axially between the input planetary gear set and the multi-speed planetary gear set.

Abstract: An electric drive axle with a two-speed gearbox and shifting system is described herein that advantageously reduces a size and volume of the electric drive axle for tight cross-car packaging in a constrained environment for integration of the gearbox with an electric machine, inverter, and differential. The gearbox includes higher and lower range planetary gear sets that are arranged coaxially with the electric machine. The higher and lower range planetary gear sets can be operated in a higher range mode, where mechanical power from an electric machine bypasses the lower range planetary gear set, and in a lower range mode, where mechanical power from the electric machine travels through the lower range planetary gear set and the higher range planetary gear set. The described configuration expands a functionality of the gearbox and increases the axle's capability with regard to operating range and driving environment.

Abstract: Systems are provided for a differential carrier assembly for a vehicle. In one example, a system includes a planet carrier coupled to a differential carrier and a planet carrier comprising a plurality of planet shafts including a cutout interfacing with a pilot interface of the differential carrier.

Abstract: Systems are provided for an integrated oil shroud and pump oil pickup. In some examples, an assembly may include an oil shroud element configured to enclose a lower portion of at least one rotating gear of a gearbox, and an oil intake element with an oil filter and an oil outlet configured to couple to a pump of an oil recirculating circuit, where the oil intake element is in face-sharing contact with the oil shroud element.

Abstract: Systems are provided for a differential carrier assembly for a vehicle. In one example, a system includes a planet carrier coupled to a differential carrier and a planet carrier comprising a plurality of planet shafts including a cutout interfacing with a pilot interface of the differential carrier.

Abstract: A communication system enables users to select between individuals for tracking during video calls based on remote control input. The communication system establishes a video call session between a local client device and one or more remote client devices. The communication system uses a facial recognition algorithm to detect one or more faces from video data and obtains an identifier to each face. The communication system selects a first identifier. The communication system receives a navigation input from a remote control coupled to the communication system and, based on the input, selects a second identifier. The communication system receives an operation input and applies a center of focus of the video data to a second face corresponding to the second identifier.

Abstract: A method of multi-color printing in a single pass using a fixed pagewide array of monochrome inkjet printheads. The printheads are aligned with each other in a media feed direction and the method includes the steps of: feeding print media along the media feed direction past a first printhead positioned furthest upstream in the array, a third printhead downstream of the first printhead and a second printhead positioned furthest downstream in the array; printing a yellow ink onto the print media using the first printhead; printing a black ink onto the print media using the third printhead; and printing a cyan or magenta ink onto the print media using the second printhead.

Abstract: A method of multi-color printing in a single pass using a fixed pagewide array of monochrome inkjet printheads. The printheads are aligned with each other in a media feed direction and the method includes the steps of: feeding print media along the media feed direction past a first printhead positioned furthest upstream in the array, a third printhead downstream of the first printhead and a second printhead positioned furthest downstream in the array; printing a yellow ink onto the print media using the first printhead; printing a black ink onto the print media using the third printhead; and printing a cyan or magenta ink onto the print media using the second printhead.

Abstract: A multi-color printer has an array of monochrome fixed inkjet printheads aligned in a media feed direction. The printer includes: a first printhead positioned furthest upstream relative to the media feed direction; a second printhead positioned furthest downstream relative to the media feed direction; and a third printhead positioned between the first and second printheads. Each printhead is supplied with a respective ink from a multi-color ink set, the first printhead being supplied with a lowest luminance ink of the ink set and the third printhead being supplied with a highest luminance ink of the ink set.

Abstract: A method of printing from a fixed inkjet printhead having a plurality of ink planes. The method includes the steps of: feeding a print medium past the printhead in a media feed direction, the media feed direction defining relative upstream and downstream sides of the printhead; printing an image onto the print medium, the image being defined by image data; and printing a keep-wet pattern onto the print medium from each ink plane of the printhead, the keep-wet pattern being defined by a plurality of dots printed at a frequency sufficient to maintain hydration of each nozzle in the printhead. A first keep-wet pattern from a first ink plane is printed at a higher frequency than a second keep-wet pattern from a second ink plane, the first ink plane being furthest upstream in the printhead.

Abstract: A method of printing from a fixed inkjet printhead having a plurality of ink planes. The method includes the steps of: feeding a print medium past the printhead in a media feed direction, the media feed direction defining relative upstream and downstream sides of the printhead; printing an image onto the print medium, the image being defined by image data; and printing a keep-wet pattern onto the print medium from each ink plane of the printhead, the keep-wet pattern being defined by a plurality of dots printed at a frequency sufficient to maintain hydration of each nozzle in the printhead. A first keep-wet pattern from a first ink plane is printed at a higher frequency than a second keep-wet pattern from a second ink plane, the first ink plane being furthest upstream in the printhead.

Abstract: A method of printing from a fixed inkjet printhead having a plurality of ink planes. The method includes the steps of: feeding a print medium past the printhead in a media feed direction, the media feed direction defining relative upstream and downstream sides of the printhead; printing an image onto the print medium, the image being defined by image data; and printing a keep-wet pattern onto the print medium from each ink plane of the printhead, the keep-wet pattern being defined by a plurality of dots printed at a frequency sufficient to maintain hydration of each nozzle in the printhead. A first keep-wet pattern from a first ink plane is printed at a higher frequency than a second keep-wet pattern from a second ink plane, the first ink plane being furthest upstream in the printhead.

Abstract: A method of printing from a fixed inkjet printhead having a plurality of ink planes. The method includes the steps of: feeding a print medium past the printhead in a media feed direction, the media feed direction defining relative upstream and downstream sides of the printhead; printing an image onto the print medium, the image being defined by image data; and printing a keep-wet pattern onto the print medium from each ink plane of the printhead, the keep-wet pattern being defined by a plurality of dots printed at a frequency sufficient to maintain hydration of each nozzle in the printhead. A first keep-wet pattern from a first ink plane is printed at a higher frequency than a second keep-wet pattern from a second ink plane, the first ink plane being furthest upstream in the printhead.

Abstract: A method of printing from a fixed inkjet printhead having a plurality of ink planes. The method includes the steps of: feeding a print medium past the printhead in a media feed direction, the media feed direction defining relative upstream and downstream sides of the printhead; printing an image onto the print medium, the image being defined by image data; and printing a keep-wet pattern onto the print medium from each ink plane of the printhead, the keep-wet pattern being defined by a plurality of dots printed at a frequency sufficient to maintain hydration of each nozzle in the printhead. A first keep-wet pattern from a first ink plane is printed at a higher frequency than a second keep-wet pattern from a second ink plane, the first ink plane being furthest upstream in the printhead.

Abstract: A multi-color printer has an array of monochrome fixed inkjet printheads aligned in a media feed direction. The printer includes: a first printhead positioned furthest upstream relative to the media feed direction; a second printhead positioned furthest downstream relative to the media feed direction; and a third printhead positioned between the first and second printheads. Each printhead is supplied with a respective ink from a multi-color ink set, the first printhead being supplied with a lowest luminance ink of the ink set and the third printhead being supplied with a highest luminance ink of the ink set.