Abstract: A propulsion system for a vehicle is disclosed and includes: a signal injection module configured i) obtain a speed of a motor of the vehicle, ii) based on the speed of the motor, to select a number of steps per cycle of an injection signal and determine an injection frequency of the injection signal, where the injection signal is to be injected into a fundamental voltage signal based on which the motor is driven, and iii) generate the injection signal having the selected number of steps per cycle and the determined injection frequency; and a propulsion control module configured i) to sum the fundamental voltage signal and the injection signal to provide a combined voltage signal, and iii) control the motor based on the combined voltage signal.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a system that performs a method of derating a motor of the vehicle. The system includes a timer and a processor. The processor is configured to start the timer when a temperature of a stator of the motor exceeds a high temperature threshold, select a blend ratio based on a time value on the timer, determine, using the blend ratio, an intermediate derating curve for the motor by interpolating between a first derating curve associated with a first target temperature and a second derating curve associated with a second target temperature greater than the first target temperature, and derate the motor along the intermediate derating curve.

Abstract: A system and method of operating a vehicle. The system includes an inverter, a motor, and a sensor for measuring a phase current between the inverter and the motor in a first phase cycle in which the inverter is operated at a first voltage. A processor predicts an observed phase current and a raw disturbance voltage for the second phase cycle from the phase current, calculates a damping voltage correction for the second phase cycle from the observed phase current and a disturbance voltage correction for the second phase cycle from the raw disturbance voltage, calculates a final voltage in the second phase cycle from a core current regulator voltage, the damping voltage correction and the disturbance voltage correction, calculates a second voltage in the first phase cycle by applying a delay to the final voltage in the second phase cycle; and applies the second voltage at the inverter.

Abstract: A system and method of operating a vehicle. The system includes an inverter, a motor, and a sensor for measuring a phase current between the inverter and the motor in a first phase cycle in which the inverter is operated at a first voltage. A processor predicts an observed phase current and a raw disturbance voltage for the second phase cycle from the phase current, calculates a damping voltage correction for the second phase cycle from the observed phase current and a disturbance voltage correction for the second phase cycle from the raw disturbance voltage, calculates a final voltage in the second phase cycle from a core current regulator voltage, the damping voltage correction and the disturbance voltage correction, calculates a second voltage in the first phase cycle by applying a delay to the final voltage in the second phase cycle; and applies the second voltage at the inverter.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a system that performs a method of derating a motor of the vehicle. The system includes a timer and a processor. The processor is configured to start the timer when a temperature of a stator of the motor exceeds a high temperature threshold, select a blend ratio based on a time value on the timer, determine, using the blend ratio, an intermediate derating curve for the motor by interpolating between a first derating curve associated with a first target temperature and a second derating curve associated with a second target temperature greater than the first target temperature, and derate the motor along the intermediate derating curve.

Abstract: A locking case comprising a base and a lid, where the base and/or the lid comprises a double wall design including a first wall, a second wall, and a channel formed between the first and the second wall; a gasket positioned within the channel; at least one pressure equalization element integrated into the case; a latch comprising a first end and a second end, and a first one or more protrusions positioned between the first end and the second end, the second end comprising a second protrusion configured for removably engaging with a third protrusion of the base, where the first end is rotatably coupled to the lid; and where, closure of the latch is configured to cause the first one or more protrusions of the latch to interface with one or more of the base and the lid to compress the gasket between the base and the lid.

Abstract: A magazine assembly for a firearm and a related method are disclosed. The assembly has a magazine housing defining a track, and a follower assembly. The magazine housing is configured to constrain a cartridge as the cartridge is moved within the magazine assembly such that majority of a proximal surface area of the cartridge does not contact the magazine housing, and a distal tip of the cartridge does not contact the magazine housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a closure system used in combination in any of a variety of applications including clothing, for example as a footwear lacing system comprising a lace attached to a tightening mechanism. The lace extends through a series of guide members positioned along two opposing footwear closure portions. The lace and guides preferably have low friction surfaces to facilitate sliding of the lace along the guide members so that the lace evenly distributes tension across the footwear member. The tightening mechanism allows incremental adjustment of the tension of the lace. The closure system allows a user to quickly loosen the lace and inhibits unintentional and/or accidental loosing of the lace.

Abstract: Disclosed is a closure system used in combination in any of a variety of applications including clothing, for example as a footwear lacing system comprising a lace attached to a tightening mechanism. The lace extends through a series of guide members positioned along two opposing footwear closure portions. The lace and guides preferably have low friction surfaces to facilitate sliding of the lace along the guide members so that the lace evenly distributes tension across the footwear member. The tightening mechanism allows incremental adjustment of the tension of the lace. The closure system allows a user to quickly loosen the lace and inhibits unintentional and/or accidental loosing of the lace.

Abstract: Disclosed is a closure system used in combination in any of a variety of applications including clothing, for example as a footwear lacing system comprising a lace attached to a tightening mechanism. The lace extends through a series of guide members positioned along two opposing footwear closure portions. The lace and guides preferably have low friction surfaces to facilitate sliding of the lace along the guide members so that the lace evenly distributes tension across the footwear member. The tightening mechanism allows incremental adjustment of the tension of the lace. The closure system allows a user to quickly loosen the lace and inhibits unintentional and/or accidental loosing of the lace.

Abstract: Disclosed is a closure system used in combination in any of a variety of applications including clothing, for example as a footwear lacing system comprising a lace attached to a tightening mechanism. The lace extends through a series of guide members positioned along two opposing footwear closure portions. The lace and guides preferably have low friction surfaces to facilitate sliding of the lace along the guide members so that the lace evenly distributes tension across the footwear member. The tightening mechanism allows incremental adjustment of the tension of the lace. The closure system allows a user to quickly loosen the lace and inhibits unintentional and/or accidental loosing of the lace.

Abstract: Disclosed is a closure system used in combination in any of a variety of applications including clothing, for example as a footwear lacing system comprising a lace attached to a tightening mechanism. The lace extends through a series of guide members positioned along two opposing footwear closure portions. The lace and guides preferably have low friction surfaces to facilitate sliding of the lace along the guide members so that the lace evenly distributes tension across the footwear member. The tightening mechanism allows incremental adjustment of the tension of the lace. The closure system allows a user to quickly loosen the lace and inhibits unintentional and/or accidental loosing of the lace.

Abstract: Some example forms relate a method of fabricating an electronic package. The method includes attaching a source wafer that includes micro devices to a target wafer. The method further includes removing a portion of the source wafer from the target wafer to form an electronic package. The micro devices remain on the target wafer when the source wafer is removed from target wafer. The method may further include performing post processing on the electronic package that is formed after the source wafer is removed from the target wafer. In some forms of the method, some of the micro devices remain on the source wafer when the source wafer is removed from target wafer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a closure system used in combination in any of a variety of applications including clothing, for example as a footwear lacing system comprising a lace attached to a tightening mechanism. The lace extends through a series of guide members positioned along two opposing footwear closure portions. The lace and guides preferably have low friction surfaces to facilitate sliding of the lace along the guide members so that the lace evenly distributes tension across the footwear member. The tightening mechanism allows incremental adjustment of the tension of the lace. The closure system allows a user to quickly loosen the lace and inhibits unintentional and/or accidental loosing of the lace.

Abstract: Some example forms relate a method of fabricating an electronic package. The method includes attaching a source wafer that includes micro devices to a target wafer. The method further includes removing a portion of the source wafer from the target wafer to form an electronic package. The micro devices remain on the target wafer when the source wafer is removed from target wafer. The method may further include performing post processing on the electronic package that is formed after the source wafer is removed from the target wafer. In some forms of the method, some of the micro devices remain on the source wafer when the source wafer is removed from target wafer.

Abstract: A lockable snap-clip fastener (10) has two spring-biased jaw members (12, 14) and a slidable locking bar (16). The same spring (13) that biases the jaws (12, 14) holds the locking bar (16) in either an open or a closed position with one of its arms. Since the bar (16) is held in either the locked or unlocked position, it is more secure and must be positively actuated in order to transition from one configuration to the other.

Abstract: The present invention is a lockable snap-clip fastener (10) with two spring-biased jaw members (12, 14) and a slidable locking bar (16). The same spring (13) that biases the jaws (12, 14) holds the locking bar (16) in position. Since the bar (16) is held in either the locked or unlocked position, it is more secure and must be positively actuated in order to transition from one configuration to the other.