Patents by Inventor Hiromitsu Maehata

Hiromitsu Maehata 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).

  • Patent number: 10899194
    Abstract: An air-conditioning control apparatus for a vehicle capable of unmanned driving includes a determining section that is configured to determine whether an occupant is in the vehicle and an output section that is configured to execute an air-conditioning control based on a determination result by the determining section. The output section is configured to execute the air-conditioning control based on ride schedule information indicating a length of time until an occupant rides in the vehicle when the vehicle is determined to be in an unmanned state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Koji Sakai, Shinsuke Konishi, Hiromitsu Maehata
  • Publication number: 20200070626
    Abstract: An air-conditioning control apparatus for a vehicle capable of unmanned driving includes a determining section that is configured to determine whether an occupant is in the vehicle and an output section that is configured to execute an air-conditioning control based on a determination result by the determining section. The output section is configured to execute the air-conditioning control based on ride schedule information indicating a length of time until an occupant rides in the vehicle when the vehicle is determined to be in an unmanned state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Koji SAKAI, Shinsuke KONISHI, Hiromitsu MAEHATA
  • Patent number: 10399407
    Abstract: A climate control system for a vehicle having a plurality of modes includes an evaporator having a downstream face. The system also includes at least one blower that blows air across the evaporator. The air downstream of the blower has a pressure distribution defined generally along the downstream face. The pressure distribution along the downstream face is variable depending on which of the plurality of modes the climate control system is currently set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventors: William Morris, Delomer Gosioco, Hiromitsu Maehata, David Korenchuk
  • Patent number: 10391832
    Abstract: A climate control system for a vehicle having a plurality of modes includes an evaporator having a downstream face. The system also includes at least one blower that blows air across the evaporator. The air downstream of the blower has a pressure distribution defined generally along the downstream face. The pressure distribution along the downstream face is variable depending on which of the plurality of modes the climate control system is currently set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventors: William Morris, Delomer Gosioco, Hiromitsu Maehata, David Korenchuk
  • Patent number: 9636969
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an air conditioning apparatus comprising an air conditioning case defining an airflow passage, an evaporator accommodated in the air conditioning case, a first blower located at an upstream side of the evaporator creating a first airflow in the airflow passage, a second blower located at an upstream side of the evaporator creating a second airflow in the airflow passage, and a controller electrically connected to the first blower and the second blower. The controller controls the first blower and the second blower based on a target total airflow amount. The first airflow and the second airflow are mixed at the upstream side of the evaporator. The air conditioning apparatus further comprises means for preventing the first airflow from being directed into the second blower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Denso International America, Inc.
    Inventor: Hiromitsu Maehata
  • Patent number: 9533543
    Abstract: A climate control system of a vehicle includes an evaporator, a first blower, and a first blower passageway that receives air blown from the first blower. The system also includes a second blower and a second blower passageway that receives air blown from the second blower and that is fluidly independent of the first blower passageway. The system further includes a ducting assembly defining a common passageway that receives air from both the first and second blower passageways. The first and second blowers are configured to operate in parallel to deliver air to the common passage and across the evaporator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Denso International America, Inc.
    Inventors: Hiromitsu Maehata, David Korenchuk, Delomer Gosioco, William Morris
  • Publication number: 20160193894
    Abstract: A climate control system for a vehicle having a plurality of modes includes an evaporator having a downstream face. The system also includes at least one blower that blows air across the evaporator. The air downstream of the blower has a pressure distribution defined generally along the downstream face. The pressure distribution along the downstream face is variable depending on which of the plurality of modes the climate control system is currently set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: William MORRIS, Delomer GOSIOCO, Hiromitsu MAEHATA, David KORENCHUK
  • Publication number: 20160193893
    Abstract: A climate control system for a vehicle having a plurality of modes includes an evaporator having a downstream face. The system also includes at least one blower that blows air across the evaporator. The air downstream of the blower has a pressure distribution defined generally along the downstream face. The pressure distribution along the downstream face is variable depending on which of the plurality of modes the climate control system is currently set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: William MORRIS, Delomer GOSIOCO, Hiromitsu MAEHATA, David KORENCHUK
  • Patent number: 9308799
    Abstract: A climate control system for a vehicle having a plurality of modes includes an evaporator having a downstream face. The system also includes at least one blower that blows air across the evaporator. The air downstream of the blower has a pressure distribution defined generally along the downstream face. The pressure distribution along the downstream face is variable depending on which of the plurality of modes the climate control system is currently set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Denso International America, Inc.
    Inventors: William Morris, Delomer Gosioco, Hiromitsu Maehata, David Korenchuk
  • Patent number: 8347452
    Abstract: A vehicle vacuum cleaning system may have a portable vacuum module that employs a vacuum module case, a vacuum fan within the interior of the vacuum module case and a vacuum fan drive shaft coupled to the vacuum fan. The vacuum module attaches and detaches to an HVAC module within the vehicle. The HVAC module may utilize an HVAC case, an electric motor within the HVAC case, an HVAC fan drive shaft coupled to the electric motor and an HVAC fan coupled to the HVAC fan drive shaft. The vacuum fan drive shaft is adapted to receive rotational energy from the HVAC fan drive shaft, either directly or through an auxiliary shaft. The vacuum module may employ gears to increase the speed and drawing force of the vacuum fan. A debris receptacle is detachable to the vacuum module. The HVAC fan drive shaft ultimately drives the vacuum fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventors: Hiromitsu Maehata, Delomer Gosioco
  • Publication number: 20120247714
    Abstract: A climate control system for a vehicle having a plurality of modes includes an evaporator having a downstream face. The system also includes at least one blower that blows air across the evaporator. The air downstream of the blower has a pressure distribution defined generally along the downstream face. The pressure distribution along the downstream face is variable depending on which of the plurality of modes the climate control system is currently set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: William Morris, Delomer Gosioco, Hiromitsu Maehata, David Korenchuk
  • Publication number: 20120247710
    Abstract: A climate control system of a vehicle includes an evaporator, a first blower, and a first blower passageway that receives air blown from the first blower. The system also includes a second blower and a second blower passageway that receives air blown from the second blower and that is fluidly independent of the first blower passageway. The system further includes a ducting assembly defining a common passageway that receives air from both the first and second blower passageways. The first and second blowers are configured to operate in parallel to deliver air to the common passage and across the evaporator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventors: Hiromitsu Maehata, David Korenchuk, Delomer Gosioco, William Morris
  • Publication number: 20120247744
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an air conditioning apparatus comprising an air conditioning case defining an airflow passage, an evaporator accommodated in the air conditioning case, a first blower located at an upstream side of the evaporator creating a first airflow in the airflow passage, a second blower located at an upstream side of the evaporator creating a second airflow in the airflow passage, and a controller electrically connected to the first blower and the second blower. The controller controls the first blower and the second blower based on a target total airflow amount. The first airflow and the second airflow are mixed at the upstream side of the evaporator. The air conditioning apparatus further comprises means for preventing the first airflow from being directed into the second blower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventor: Hiromitsu Maehata
  • Publication number: 20120252341
    Abstract: A climate control system includes ducts and a blocking member that regulates airflow through the ducts. An evaporator is disposed within the ducting assembly. The system also includes first and second blowers that blow air across the evaporator into the ducts. Additionally, the system includes a controller that determines a first target airflow to be delivered to a first cabin area, a second target airflow to be delivered to a second cabin area, a total target airflow, and a position for the blocking member. A first percentage of the total target airflow to be delivered by the first blower is defined according to the first target airflow, the second target airflow, and the total target airflow. Moreover, the controller controls the first blower to provide the first percentage of the total target airflow and controls the blocking member to move to the determined one of the plurality of positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventors: Hiromitsu Maehata, David Korenchuk, Delomer Gosioco, William Morris
  • Publication number: 20100242206
    Abstract: A vehicle vacuum cleaning system may have a portable vacuum module that employs a vacuum module case, a vacuum fan within the interior of the vacuum module case and a vacuum fan drive shaft coupled to the vacuum fan. The vacuum module attaches and detaches to an HVAC module within the vehicle. The HVAC module may utilize an HVAC case, an electric motor within the HVAC case, an HVAC fan drive shaft coupled to the electric motor and an HVAC fan coupled to the HVAC fan drive shaft. The vacuum fan drive shaft is adapted to receive rotational energy from the HVAC fan drive shaft, either directly or through an auxiliary shaft. The vacuum module may employ gears to increase the speed and drawing force of the vacuum fan. A debris receptacle is detachable to the vacuum module. The HVAC fan drive shaft ultimately drives the vacuum fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventors: Hiromitsu Maehata, Delomer Gosioco
  • Publication number: 20080026687
    Abstract: A passage opening and closing apparatus has a case defining an opening, a door for opening and closing the opening and a driving device for rotating the door. A first end of a rotation shaft of the door is rotatably supported by the case, and a second end of the rotation shaft is coupled to the driving device. The door has a door-sealing part along an edge of the door main body, the edge extending in an axial direction. The door-sealing part contacts a case-sealing surface on a periphery of the opening when the door closes the opening. The door-sealing part is inclined such that a distance between the door-sealing surface and the case-sealing surface reduces from a driving side toward a non-driving side that is farther away than the driving side with respect to the driving device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: DENSO Corporation
    Inventor: Hiromitsu Maehata
  • Publication number: 20060060341
    Abstract: An air conditioner for vehicle use of the present invention comprises: an air conditioning case 1; a heat exchanger H for heating; a rotary door 2 having an axial center portion 21, a door portion 20 and a support portion 22; and a reheat preventing door 3 connected to the rotary door 2 via a hinge portion 4. In the air conditioner for vehicle use of the present invention, since the door portion 20 of the rotary door 2 and the reheat preventing door 3 are arranged close to each other, a dead space formed between the door portion 20 and the reheat preventing door 3 can be reduced. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce generation of noise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Applicant: DENSO Corporation
    Inventor: Hiromitsu Maehata