Patents by Inventor Xubin Song
Xubin Song 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).
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Patent number: 10047644Abstract: An apparatus for measuring at least one of temperature and pressure within a cylinder of an internal combustion engine can include an engine valve and a sensor. The internal combustion engine can include a valvetrain having rocker arm assembly, a camshaft, a valve, and a hydraulic lash adjuster. The engine valve can have a valve head and a valve stem extending from the valve head in an axial direction. The valve head can have a valve face configured to be in pressure communication with an engine cylinder. The valve stem can have an outer surface with a cylindrical portion and a variably-shaped portion. The variably-shaped portion can define a target detectable by the sensor and the sensor can be installed adjacent to the target. Alternatively, the sensor can be positioned to detect a level of force at some point along the valvetrain.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Dale Arden Stretch, John Albert Kovacich, John Trublowski, James Edward McCarthy, Jr., Karen Evelyn Bevan, Douglas J. Nielsen, David Yee, Evan Grimm, Xubin Song, Martin Pryor
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Publication number: 20160115830Abstract: An apparatus for measuring at least one of temperature and pressure within a cylinder of an internal combustion engine can include an engine valve and a sensor. The internal combustion engine can include a valvetrain having rocker arm assembly, a camshaft, a valve, and a hydraulic lash adjuster. The engine valve can have a valve head and a valve stem extending from the valve head in an axial direction. The valve head can have a valve face configured to be in pressure communication with an engine cylinder. The valve stem can have an outer surface with a cylindrical portion and a variably-shaped portion. The variably-shaped portion can define a target detectable by the sensor and the sensor can be installed adjacent to the target. Alternatively, the sensor can be positioned to detect a level of force at some point along the valvetrain.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Dale Arden Stretch, John Albert Kovacich, John Trublowski, James Edward McCarthy, JR., Karen Evelyn Bevan, Douglas J. Nielsen, David Yee, Evan Grimm, Xubin Song, Martin Pryor
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Patent number: 8862346Abstract: A mobile computing apparatus simulates the performance of a virtual vehicle using the route, driving behavior and loading experience of a baseline vehicle. The baseline vehicle is instrumented and operational data is collected, forming a data set. The apparatus includes simulator logic configured to construct a duty cycle from the data set representative of the operation of the baseline vehicle during travel along the route (e.g., a loading duty cycle). The data set includes route data with distance and vehicle speed information, engine data associated with the engine, and operational element data. The logic defines a virtual vehicle that is the same as the baseline vehicle but that includes a virtual operational element, such as a transmission, that is different than that in the baseline vehicle. The logic determines a performance characteristic, such as fuel economy, of the virtual vehicle using the constructed duty cycle.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Benjamin J. Saltsman, Xubin Song, Benjamin J. Morris, Chia-Hsiang Liu, Zhijun Tang
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Publication number: 20140174966Abstract: The present invention relates to a beverage bottle with storage solutes. By means of pressing the drinking pumping cylinder, the cutting membrane inner cylinder being pushed down, two cutting edges of the cutting membrane inner cylinder are provided to cut the membrane; the cutting membrane inner cylinder has a notch to constitute a membrane adhesion structure; the cutting membrane inner cylinder being pushed down, the inner sleeve being separated from the sleeve in longitudinal direction, the water outlet port is connected to the water outlet cylinder portion so as to constitute a water outlet access; the sealed cap cooperates with the central spindle to constitute a switch control structure for the water outlet access. It has the advantages of: its pressing control structure is simple and labor-saving, its cutting membrane effect is good, its solutes are released quickly and completely and it can be provided for drinking directly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Guangdong Haixing Plastic & Rubber Co., Ltd.Inventor: Xubin Song
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Publication number: 20130253782Abstract: A mobile computing apparatus simulates the performance of a virtual vehicle using the route, driving behavior and loading experience of a baseline vehicle. The baseline vehicle is instrumented and operational data is collected, forming a data set. The apparatus includes simulator logic configured to construct a duty cycle from the data set representative of the operation of the baseline vehicle during travel along the route (e.g., a loading duty cycle). The data set includes route data with distance and vehicle speed information, engine data associated with the engine, and operational element data. The logic defines a virtual vehicle that is the same as the baseline vehicle but that includes a virtual operational element, such as a transmission, that is different than that in the baseline vehicle. The logic determines a performance characteristic, such as fuel economy, of the virtual vehicle using the constructed duty cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Eaton CorporationInventors: Benjamin J. Saltsman, Xubin Song, Benjamin J. Morris, Chia-Hsiang Liu, Zhijun Tang
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Patent number: 8418870Abstract: A preservation container cover includes a flexible film to contact with the rim of the container, an upper sealing ring, and a lower sealing ring affixing a periphery portion of the flexible film. The upper sealing ring has a ring slot extending along the periphery portion of the flexible film. The lower sealing ring comprises a ring plug along the periphery portion of the flexible film. The ring slot and the ring plug form a clamp structure to affix the flexible film. The present invention is convenient to use, adaptable to various containers of different types and sizes, and won't cause waste of natural resources and environment problems.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Inventor: Xubin Song
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Publication number: 20090223986Abstract: A preservation container cover includes a flexible film to contact with the rim of the container, an upper sealing ring, and a lower sealing ring affixing a periphery portion of the flexible film. The upper sealing ring has a ring slot extending along the periphery portion of the flexible film. The lower sealing ring comprises a ring plug along the periphery portion of the flexible film. The ring slot and the ring plug form a clamp structure to affix the flexible film. The present invention is convenient to use, adaptable to various containers of different types and sizes, and won't cause waste of natural resources and environment problems.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventor: Xubin Song
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Patent number: 7087342Abstract: The present invention provides regenerative passive and semi-active suspension systems. A regenerative suspension system generally includes at least one regenerative damper, a module, an electric switch, and a battery. The at least one regenerative damper converts mechanical vibration energy within a vehicle into a voltage, which the damper passes to the module. The module measures the voltage from the regenerative damper, and in response, changes electric switch settings for each regenerative damper between an open circuit, a closed circuit completed by a power resistance, and a closed circuit completed by circuitry for charging a battery. Additionally, the module sets electric switch levels to adjust the damping forces within each regenerative damper.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2003Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Xubin Song, Zhesheng Li, Jeremy Richard Edmondson
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Patent number: 7085636Abstract: The present invention provides a transmissibility shaping control for active suspension systems. The T-shaping control is a combination of several sub-strategies using the dynamic information in the frequency domain. Each strategy works dominantly in a certain frequency range to achieve a desirable transmissibility for better suspension performance in the corresponding frequency range. Different sub-strategies for different frequency ranges include stiffness control, skyhook control, groundhook control, and various damping levels. In addition, an embodiment is provided utilizing tunable compressible fluid struts in an active vehicle suspension.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Xubin Song, Jeremy R. Edmondson, Carlos F. Osorio
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Publication number: 20050206099Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for actively controlling the suspension of a vehicle. The system includes struts for providing an adjustable suspension to the vehicle, sensors to measure the strut relative displacement, and a controller configured to determine the frequency amplitude for the heave, pitch, or roll of the vehicle based on the strut relative displacement and manipulate the struts in response thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2004Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventor: Xubin Song
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Patent number: 6935639Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for estimating the mean pressure in a compressible fluid strut. A database is employed containing values for mean pressure variation corresponding to a specific combination of motor speed and flow demand, and may also account for strut temperature. The flow demand and the speed of the motor are determined, and the mean variation corresponding to the determined combination of motor speed and flow demand is selected. The estimation of strut mean pressure is updated with the selected mean pressure variation. In this way, costly pressure sensors are eliminated as well as the complicated control algorithms which are used therewith.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Xubin Song, Carlos Fernando Osorio, Jeremy Richard Edmondson
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Publication number: 20050179185Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for estimating the mean pressure in a compressible fluid strut. A database is employed containing values for mean pressure variation corresponding to a specific combination of motor speed and flow demand, and may also account for strut temperature. The flow demand and the speed of the motor are determined, and the mean variation corresponding to the determined combination of motor speed and flow demand is selected. The estimation of strut mean pressure is updated with the selected mean pressure variation. In this way, costly pressure sensors are eliminated as well as the complicated control algorithms which are used therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2004Publication date: August 18, 2005Inventors: Xubin Song, Carlos Osorio, Jeremy Edmondson
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Patent number: 6920951Abstract: A regenerative damper and method for regenerative damping are disclosed. The regenerative damper uses the kinetic energy of undesirable vehicle motion to generate electrical current in a circuit. The electricity is generated by a power screw that operates like an alternator. Vehicle energy efficiency is increased by using the electrical current to charge a battery. The regenerative damper can be semi-active or passive. The semi-active embodiment is able to adapt to operating conditions to improve vehicle ride and handling, whereas the passive embodiment has a fixed response, regardless of operating conditions.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2003Date of Patent: July 26, 2005Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Xubin Song, Zhesheng Li
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Publication number: 20050085970Abstract: The present invention provides a transmissibility shaping control for active suspension systems. The T-shaping control is a combination of several sub-strategies using the dynamic information in the frequency domain. Each strategy works dominantly in a certain frequency range to achieve a desirable transmissibility for better suspension performance in the corresponding frequency range. Different sub-strategies for different frequency ranges include stiffness control, skyhook control, groundhook control, and various damping levels. In addition, an embodiment is provided utilizing tunable compressible fluid struts in an active vehicle suspension.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2003Publication date: April 21, 2005Inventors: Xubin Song, Jeremy Edmondson, Carlos Osorio
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Patent number: 6873890Abstract: A controller is operative to: receive vehicle body accelerations from a vehicle; use the body accelerations to calculate heave, pitch and roll (HPR) dynamic signals based on the received body accelerations; select frequency ranges based on the HPR dynamic signals (and/or other vehicle dynamic signals) to be controlled; calculate a combined control strategy based on the selected frequency ranges; and adjust a damper of the vehicle based on the control strategy.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2003Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Xubin Song
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Publication number: 20040215380Abstract: A controller is operative to: receive vehicle body accelerations from a vehicle; use the body accelerations to calculate heave, pitch and roll (HPR) dynamic signals based on the received body accelerations; select frequency ranges based on the HPR dynamic signals (and/or other vehicle dynamic signals) to be controlled; calculate a combined control strategy based on the selected frequency ranges; and adjust a damper of the vehicle based on the control strategy.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2003Publication date: October 28, 2004Applicant: FREQUENCY DOMAIN SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEMInventor: Xubin Song
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Publication number: 20040206561Abstract: A regenerative damper and method for regenerative damping are disclosed. The regenerative damper uses the kinetic energy of undesirable vehicle motion to generate electrical current in a circuit. The electricity is generated by a power screw that operates like an alternator. Vehicle energy efficiency is increased by using the electrical current to charge a battery. The regenerative damper can be semi-active or passive. The semi-active embodiment is able to adapt to operating conditions to improve vehicle ride and handling, whereas the passive embodiment has a fixed response, regardless of operating conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2003Publication date: October 21, 2004Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Xubin Song, Zhesheng Li
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Patent number: D732396Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2012Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Guangdong Haixing Plastic & Rubber Co., Ltd.Inventor: Xubin Song
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Patent number: D941890Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2021Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: GUANGDONG HAIXING PLASTIC & RUBBER CO., LTD.Inventor: Xubin Song
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Patent number: D1000833Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: GUANGDONG HAIXING PLASTIC & RUBBER CO., LTD.Inventor: Xubin Song