Patents by Inventor Jintao Zhang

Jintao Zhang 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: 20160325615
    Abstract: A power transmission system for a vehicle and a vehicle including the same are provided. The power transmission system includes: an engine unit configured to generate a power; an input shaft; an output shaft configured to transfer at least partial of the power from the input shaft; an output unit configured to rotate differentially relative to the output shaft; a synchronizer disposed on the output shaft and configured to selectively engage with the output unit such that the output unit rotates synchronously with the output shaft, and the output unit is configured to output power to drive one or more front and/or rear wheels of the vehicle; a first motor generator configured to directly or indirectly couple with one of the input shaft and the output shaft for power transmission; and a second motor generator configured to drive one or more front or rear wheels of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Dongsheng Yang, Yubo Lian, Jintao Zhang, Hongbin Luo
  • Publication number: 20160280211
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a drive control method, a drive control device of a hybrid electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle. The drive control method includes: obtaining a current gear position of the hybrid electric vehicle, a current electric charge level of a power battery and a slope of a road on which the hybrid electric vehicle is driving; obtaining a current speed of the hybrid electric vehicle if the current gear position of the hybrid vehicle, the current electric charge level of the power battery, and the slope of the road on which the hybrid electric vehicle is driving meet a preset requirement; and causing the hybrid electric vehicle to enter a small load stop mode if the current speed is greater than or equal to a first speed threshold, and less than a second speed threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Yubo LIAN, Dongsheng Yang, Jintao Zhang, Hongbin Luo
  • Publication number: 20160280210
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a drive control method and a drive control device of a hybrid electric vehicle. The method includes: obtaining a current gear position of the vehicle, a current electric charge level of a power battery and a slope of a road on which the vehicle is driving; determining whether the vehicle is within a taxiing start-stop interval according to the current gear position, the current electric charge level, and the slope; if the vehicle is within the taxiing start-stop interval, obtaining a current speed of the vehicle; if the current speed is greater than or equal to a first speed threshold, and less than a second speed threshold, causing the vehicle to enter a small load stop mode; and if the current speed is greater than or equal to the second speed threshold, and less than a third speed threshold, causing the vehicle to enter a small load stall mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Yubo LIAN, Dongsheng YANG, Jintao ZHANG, Hongbin LUO
  • Publication number: 20160280209
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hybrid electric vehicle, a drive control method and a drive control device of a hybrid electric vehicle. The drive control method includes: obtaining a current gear position and a current operating mode of the hybrid electric vehicle, a current electric charge level of a power battery and a slope of a road on which the hybrid electric vehicle is driving; determining whether the hybrid electric vehicle is within a taxiing start-stop interval according to the current gear position of the hybrid electric vehicle, the current electric charge level of the power battery, and the slope of the road; if the hybrid electric vehicle is within the taxiing start-stop interval, obtaining a current speed of the hybrid electric vehicle; and causing the hybrid electric vehicle to enter a small load stop mode or a small load stall mode according to the current speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Yubo LIAN, Dongsheng Yang, Jintao Zhang, Hongbin Luo
  • Publication number: 20160280212
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hybrid electric vehicle, a drive control method and a drive control device of a hybrid electric vehicle. The drive control method includes: obtaining a current gear position and a current operating mode of the hybrid electric vehicle, a current electric charge level of a power battery and a slope of a road where the hybrid electric vehicle is; determining whether the hybrid electric vehicle is within a taxiing start-stop interval according to the current gear position of the hybrid electric vehicle, the current electric charge level of the power battery, and the slope of the road; if the hybrid electric vehicle is within the taxiing start-stop interval, further obtaining a current speed of the hybrid electric vehicle; and causing the hybrid electric vehicle to enter a small load stop mode or a small load stall mode according to the current speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Yubo LIAN, Dongsheng YANG, Jintao ZHANG, Hongbin LUO
  • Publication number: 20160248437
    Abstract: A multiplying analog to digital converter (ADC) including a successive-approximation-register (SAR) analog to digital converter (ADC) having a sample input and a feedback input and an ADC output configured with a feedback path configured to couple the ADC output to a digital to analog converter. A feedback attenuator is disposed in the feedback path, the feedback attenuator being configured to attenuate a feedback signal coupled to the feedback input, the feedback attenuator being configured to provide analog multiplication observed at the ADC output. A barrel shifter is configured to provide digital multiplication of the ADC output. The feedback attenuator may be configured as a divider network. The feedback attenuator may be configured to provide attenuation using only passive components. The feedback attenuator may be configured as a capacitive divider network. The feedback attenuator may be configured to provide attenuation ranging between 1 and 0.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Applicant: The Trustees of Princeton University
    Inventors: Jintao Zhang, Zhuo Wang, Naveen Verma
  • Patent number: 9421966
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a shifting control method for a hybrid vehicle. The shifting control method includes: detecting operating parameters of the hybrid vehicle, where the operating parameters of the hybrid vehicle includes vehicle speed, vehicle acceleration as reflected from an accelerator-pedal signal and a current gear of the hybrid vehicle; determining a work mode of the hybrid vehicle; performing speed adjustment and shifting control to the first motor-generator according to a work mode and the operating parameters of the hybrid vehicle to implement shifting control of the hybrid vehicle, where the work mode includes an electric-vehicle mode and a hybrid-electric-vehicle mode. The method considers performing speed adjustment and shifting control under various working conditions. This improves smoothness and comfort of the vehicle and enlarges the use scope. The present disclosure further discloses a power transmission system of a hybrid vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: BYD Company Limited
    Inventors: Dongsheng Yang, Yubo Lian, Jintao Zhang, Hongbin Luo
  • Publication number: 20160207391
    Abstract: A power transmission system for a vehicle includes: an engine; input shafts, each of the input shafts being provided with a shift driving gear thereon; output shafts, each of the output shafts being provided with a shift driven gear configured to mesh with a corresponding shift driving gear; a generator gear fixed on one of the output shafts; a reverse output gear configured to rotate together with or to disengage from a shift driving gear; an output idler gear configured to engage with one of the output shafts so as to rotate together with the output shaft or disengage from the output shaft so as to rotate with the output shaft at different speeds; a motor power shaft configured to rotate together with the generator gear; and a first motor generator configured to rotate together with the motor power shaft. A vehicle including the power transmission system is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Dongsheng YANG, Yubo LIAN, Jintao ZHANG, Hongbin LUO
  • Publication number: 20160207392
    Abstract: A transmission unit includes: input shafts; output shafts configured to transmit with a corresponding input shaft via gears; a reverse output gear fitted over one output shaft; a reverse synchronizer; a reverse shaft configured to rotate together with a input shaft and a reverse output gear; a motor power shaft; a first and a second motor gears fitted over the motor power shaft; the second motor gear configured to rotate together with a shift driven gear; and a motor synchronizer. A power transmission system including the transmission unit and a vehicle including the power transmission system are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Jintao ZHANG, Yu HUA, Lingdao CHAI, Jinhui MU, Jing LIU
  • Publication number: 20160207390
    Abstract: A power transmission system for a vehicle includes: an engine; input shafts, at least one of which configured to selectively engage with the engine, each of the input shafts being provided with a shift driving gear thereon; output shafts, each of the output shafts being provided with a shift driven gear configured to mesh with a corresponding shift driving gear; a motor power shaft configured to rotate together with one of the output shafts; and a first motor generator configured to rotate together with the motor power shaft, wherein when the motor power shaft is rotated together with one of the output shafts, the first motor generator is configured to generate electric power utilizing at least parts of power generated by the engine while the vehicle in a running state or a parking state. A vehicle including the power transmission system is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Dongsheng YANG, Yubo LIAN, Jintao ZHANG, Hongbin LUO
  • Publication number: 20160207389
    Abstract: A transmission unit includes: input shafts, each of the input shafts being provided with a shift driving gear thereon; output shafts, each of the output shafts being provided with a shift driven gear configured to mesh with a corresponding shift driving; a motor power shaft configured to rotate together with one of the output shafts; and an output unit configured to rotate with one of the output shafts at different speeds and configured to selectively engage with one of the output shafts so as to rotate together with one of the output shafts. A power transmission system including the transmission unit and a vehicle including the power transmission system are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Dongsheng YANG, Yubo LIAN, Jintao ZHANG, Hongbin LUO
  • Publication number: 20160107632
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a shifting control method for a hybrid vehicle. The shifting control method includes: detecting operating parameters of the hybrid vehicle, where the operating parameters of the hybrid vehicle includes vehicle speed, vehicle acceleration as reflected from an accelerator-pedal signal and a current gear of the hybrid vehicle; determining a work mode of the hybrid vehicle; performing speed adjustment and shifting control to the first motor-generator according to a work mode and the operating parameters of the hybrid vehicle to implement shifting control of the hybrid vehicle, where the work mode includes an electric-vehicle mode and a hybrid-electric-vehicle mode. The method considers performing speed adjustment and shifting control under various working conditions. This improves smoothness and comfort of the vehicle and enlarges the use scope. The present disclosure further discloses a power transmission system of a hybrid vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Dongsheng YANG, Yubo LIAN, Jintao ZHANG, Hongbin LUO
  • Publication number: 20160069426
    Abstract: A power transmission system for a vehicle is provided. The system comprises an engine, a plurality of input shafts, at least one of the input shafts being configured to selectively engage with the engine, each of the input shafts being provided with a shift driving gear thereon, a plurality of output shafts, each of the output shafts being provided with a shift driven gear configured to mesh with a corresponding shift driving gear, a motor power shaft configured to rotate together with one of the input shafts, and a first motor generator configured to rotate together with the motor power shaft. When the motor power shaft rotates together with the one of the input shafts, the first motor generator uses at least a part of power output by the engine to generate electric power when the vehicle is parking or running. A vehicle including the power transmission system is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Dongsheng YANG, Yubo LIAN, Jintao ZHANG, Hongbin LUO
  • Publication number: 20160069425
    Abstract: A transmission unit for a vehicle is provided. The transmission unit includes: a plurality of input shafts, each of the input shafts being provided with a shift driving gear thereon; a plurality of output shafts, each of the output shafts being provided with a shift driven gear configured to mesh with a corresponding shift driving gear; a motor power shaft; first and second motor gears fitted over the motor power shaft; a motor synchronizer disposed on the motor power shaft and between the first and second motor gears; in which the first motor gear is configured to rotate together with one of the input shafts; the second motor gear is configured to rotate together with one of the output shafts. A power transmission system including the transmission unit and a vehicle including the power transmission system are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Dongsheng YANG, Yubo LIAN, Jintao ZHANG, Hongbin LUO
  • Publication number: 20160069427
    Abstract: A power transmission system for a vehicle includes: an engine; a plurality of input shafts, wherein at least one of the input shafts is configured to selectively engage with the engine; a plurality of output shafts configured to mesh with a corresponding shift driving gear; a transmission gear provided on one of the output shafts; a motor power shaft; a first and a second motor gears fitted over the motor power shaft; a motor synchronizer; a reverse gear fitted over the motor power shaft; a middle idler configured to mesh with the shift driving gear provided on one of the input shafts; a reverse idler gear configured to mesh with the reverse gear and to selectively rotate together with the middle idler; and a first motor generator configured to operate correspondingly with the motor power shaft. A vehicle including the power transmission system is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Dongsheng YANG, Yubo LIAN, Jintao ZHANG, Hongbin LUO
  • Publication number: 20150211614
    Abstract: A power transmission system for a vehicle and a vehicle including the same are provided. The power transmission system includes: an engine unit configured to generate power; a transmission unit adapted to selectively couple with the engine unit, and configured to transmit the power generated by the engine unit; a first motor generator coupled with the transmission unit; an output unit configured to transmit the power output by the transmission unit to at least one of front and rear wheels of the vehicle; a power switching device adapted to enable or interrupt a power transmitting between the transmission unit and the output unit; and a second motor generator configured to drive the at least one of the front and rear wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Dongsheng YANG, Yubo LIAN, Jintao ZHANG, Hongbin LUO
  • Publication number: 20150211617
    Abstract: A power transmission system for a vehicle and a vehicle including the same are provided. The power transmission system includes an engine unit configured to generate power, a transmission unit adapted to selectively be coupled with the engine unit, and configured to transmit the power generated by the engine unit, a first motor generator coupled with the transmission unit, an output unit configured to transmit the power output by the transmission unit to at least one of front and rear wheels of the vehicle, and a second motor generator configured to drive the at least one of the front and rear wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Dongsheng YANG, Yubo LIAN, Jintao ZHANG, Hongbin LUO
  • Publication number: 20150210153
    Abstract: A power transmission system for a vehicle and a vehicle including the same are provided. The power transmission system includes an engine unit to generate power, input shafts to receive power from the engine unit, an output shaft to transfer the power from the input shafts, linked gears rotatable differentially relative to the output shaft to mesh with driving gears on the input shafts, an output unit coupled on the output shaft to transmit the power to the front wheels of the vehicle, a synchronizer disposed on the output shaft to selectively engage with the linked gears, a first motor generator to perform power transmission with at least one of the input shafts and the output shaft, one or more second motor generators to drive two front wheels of the vehicle, and one or more third motor generators to drive two rear wheels of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Dongsheng YANG, Yubo LIAN, Jintao ZHANG, Hongbin LUO
  • Publication number: 20150210268
    Abstract: A method for controlling a synchronizer of a vehicle is provided. The vehicle comprises an engine unit, a transmission unit configured to selectively couple with the engine unit and to couple with at least one of a plurality of wheels of the vehicle, a synchronizer configured to adjust a power transmission between the transmission unit and the wheels. The method comprises acquiring an operation mode and operation parameters of the vehicle and controlling the synchronizer to adjust the power transmission between the transmission unit and the wheels based on the operation parameters. A vehicle including a controller configured to control the synchronizer according to the method is also provided. The vehicle further includes a first motor generator configured to adjust a rotating speed of the synchronizer according to a speed of the vehicle, and a second motor generator configured to drive at least one of wheels of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Dongsheng YANG, Yubo LIAN, Jintao ZHANG, Hongbin LUO
  • Publication number: 20150210266
    Abstract: A vehicle and a drive control method for the same are provided. The vehicle includes an engine unit, a transmission unit configured to selectively coupled with the engine unit, a first motor generator coupled with the transmission unit, an output unit configured to transmit a power transmitted by the transmission unit to at least one of front and rear wheels of the vehicle, a power switching device configured to adjust a power transmission between the transmission unit and the output unit, a second motor generator configured to drive the at least one of the front and rear wheels, and a power battery coupled with the first and second motor generators respectively. The drive control method includes: acquiring an operation parameter of the vehicle; and performing a drive control of the vehicle based on the operation parameter and an operation mode selected from operation modes of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Dongsheng YANG, Yubo LIAN, Jintao ZHANG, Hongbin LUO