Patents by Inventor Zhen Zhai

Zhen Zhai 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: 11938653
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a powder dry-pressing molding device and method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignees: QINGDAO UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, SHENYANG HONGYANG PRECISION CERAMICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Changhe Li, Mingcun Shi, Xiangyang Ma, Baoda Xing, Xiaohong Ma, Yanbin Zhang, Min Yang, Xin Cui, Teng Gao, Xiaoming Wang, Yali Hou, Han Zhai, Zhen Wang, Bingheng Lu, Huajun Cao, Naiqing Zhang, Qidong Wu
  • Patent number: 11890544
    Abstract: Techniques are described herein for facilitating the placement of props on maps by an automated prop placement tool that makes use of a trained machine learning mechanism. The machine learning mechanism is trained based on one or more training maps upon which props have been placed. The machine learning mechanism may be trained to suggest placement based on (a) spatial rules relating, (b) prop-specific rules, (c) prop-to-fixed-object distances between props and map structures, and (d) distances between props. Once the machine learning mechanism is trained, the prop placement tool may be provided as input (a) map data that defines a target map and (b) prop data that specifies the set of target props to be placed on the target map. Based on this input and the machine learning mechanism's trained model, the prop placement tool outputs a suggested placement, for each of the target props, on the target map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Zhen Zhai, James Steven Supancic, III
  • Publication number: 20230344313
    Abstract: A motor system includes: a motor including: a motor housing, a stator core, a stator winding, and a rotor core, the stator core mounted in the motor housing, the stator winding wound around the stator core, the rotor core rotatably disposed with respect to the stator core, a rotor flow path formed at least in the rotor core, the rotor flow path configured to transport coolant to the stator winding; and a valve configured to control a flow of the rotor flow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Yubo LIAN, Heping LING, Zhen ZHAI, Linlin ZHAO, Linna LIU
  • Publication number: 20230264553
    Abstract: A cooling structure for a drive system, includes a motor assembly. The motor assembly includes a rotary shaft and a cooling tube having an inner hole. The rotary shaft includes a mounting hole for receiving the cooling tube. An annular water channel is formed between an outer wall of the cooling tube and an inner wall of the mounting hole. The inner hole and the annular water channel form a rotor cooling water channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Heping LING, Zhen ZHAI, Linna LIU, Yun LIANG, Yuchao XIONG
  • Publication number: 20230241954
    Abstract: A drive system includes a motor, a speed reducer, a controller, and a housing. The housing includes: a first accommodation space for accommodating the controller; a second accommodation space configured for accommodating the motor; and a third accommodation space configured for accommodating the speed reducer. The controller is connected with the motor, and an output shaft of the motor is connected with the speed reducer. In a length direction of the output shaft, an absolute value of a difference between a mounting width and a width of the first accommodation space is no greater than a first difference threshold. In a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the output shaft and parallel to a horizontal plane, an absolute value of a difference between a length of the first accommodation space and a length of the third accommodation space is no greater than a second difference threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Heping LING, Zhen ZHAI, Lei HU, Yuchao XIONG
  • Patent number: 11685250
    Abstract: A hybrid power-driven system and a vehicle are provided. The hybrid power-driven system includes an engine, a transmission, and a motor power apparatus. The transmission includes a transmission mechanism and a main reducer. The motor power apparatus includes a motor and a power distribution mechanism. The power distribution mechanism includes a motor power distribution shaft, a mode selection apparatus, a first transmission apparatus, and a second transmission apparatus. The motor power distribution shaft is disposed independently from the transmission mechanism, and the motor power distribution shaft is disposed independently from the motor. A motor driven gear configured to receive power of the motor is disposed on the motor power distribution shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: BYD COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Yubo Lian, Heping Ling, Zhen Zhai
  • Publication number: 20220203240
    Abstract: Techniques are described herein for facilitating the placement of props on maps by an automated prop placement tool that makes use of a trained machine learning mechanism. The machine learning mechanism is trained based on one or more training maps upon which props have been placed. The machine learning mechanism may be trained to suggest placement based on (a) spatial rules relating, (b) prop-specific rules, (c) prop-to-fixed-object distances between props and map structures, and (d) distances between props. Once the machine learning mechanism is trained, the prop placement tool may be provided as input (a) map data that defines a target map and (b) prop data that specifies the set of target props to be placed on the target map. Based on this input and the machine learning mechanism's trained model, the prop placement tool outputs a suggested placement, for each of the target props, on the target map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Zhen Zhai, James Steven Supancic, III
  • Patent number: 11305581
    Abstract: The present specification discloses a drive shaft locking device, a power-driven system, and a vehicle. The drive shaft locking device comprises a planetary gear mechanism comprising a sun gear, a planetary gear, a planetary carrier, and a gear ring. A first drive shaft is connected with one of the sun gear, the planetary carrier, and the gear ring, and a second drive shaft is connected with another one of the sun gear, the planetary carrier, and the gear ring. A power joint device comprises a first joint part and a second joint part. The first drive shaft and the first joint part synchronously rotate, and the second drive shaft and the second joint part synchronously rotate. A joint part drive comprises a drive part to drive a drive needle for joining the second joint part with the first joint part along the axial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Inventors: Heping Ling, Zhen Zhai, Changan Huang, Yongmeng Luo
  • Patent number: 11299041
    Abstract: A power-drive system for a vehicle and a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: BYD Company Limited
    Inventors: Yubo Lian, Heping Ling, Zhen Zhai, Fei Wu, Youbin Xu
  • Patent number: 11273699
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a power-drive system for a vehicle and a vehicle. The power-drive system comprises: an engine; a plurality of input shafts; a plurality of output shafts, the plurality of output shafts linking with a differential of the vehicle; a first clutch device, arranged between the engine and the plurality of input shafts, so that the engine selectively engages with at least one of the plurality of input shafts; a first motor generator, configured to link with the differential of the vehicle; and a second motor generator, wherein the second motor generator and the engine are located on an input side of the first clutch device, the plurality of input shafts is located on an output side of the first clutch device, and the second motor generator is configured to carry out stationary power generation using at least part of power of the engine when the vehicle is parked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: BYD Company Limited
    Inventors: Yubo Lian, Heping Ling, Zhen Zhai, Fei Wu, Youbin Xu
  • Publication number: 20210354543
    Abstract: A hybrid power-driven system and a vehicle are provided. The hybrid power-driven system includes an engine, a transmission, and a motor power apparatus. The transmission includes a transmission mechanism and a main reducer. The motor power apparatus includes a motor and a power distribution mechanism. The power distribution mechanism includes a motor power distribution shaft, a mode selection apparatus, a first transmission apparatus, and a second transmission apparatus. The motor power distribution shaft is disposed independently from the transmission mechanism, and the motor power distribution shaft is disposed independently from the motor. A motor driven gear configured to receive power of the motor is disposed on the motor power distribution shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Yubo LIAN, Heping LING, Zhen ZHAI
  • Patent number: 11015690
    Abstract: The present specification discloses a differential mechanism and a vehicle. The differential mechanism includes a shell. A left half axle gear, a right half axle gear, a planet wheel and a planet wheel axle are disposed in the shell. The planet wheel is rotatably mounted on the planet wheel axle and meshes with the left half axle gear and the right half axle gear. A power engagement device includes a first engagement portion and a second engagement portion. The first engagement portion is connected with the left half axle gear or the right half axle gear, and the second engagement portion rotates synchronously with and moves axially relative to the shell. An engagement portion drive device includes a drive pin and a drive portion. The drive portion is configured to drive the drive pin to drive the second engagement portion close to the first engagement portion along an axial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: BYD COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Heping Ling, Zhen Zhai, Youbin Xu, Changan Huang
  • Patent number: 10974583
    Abstract: A power transmission system includes: a power source; a first motor generator unit; a system power output portion; a first and a second mode conversion devices. The power source and the first motor generator unit is connected to or disconnected from the system power output portion through the first mode conversion device. The power source can be connected to or disconnected from the first mode conversion device through the second mode conversion device. The second mode conversion device includes a conversion device input shaft, a first conversion device intermediate shaft and a conversion device output shaft, and the conversion device output shaft is connected to the first motor generator unit; and power from the power source is suitable for being decelerated sequentially through the conversion device input shaft, the first conversion device intermediate shaft and the conversion device output shaft and then output to the first mode conversion device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: BYD COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Wei Huang, Youbin Xu, Zhen Zhai, Heping Ling
  • Patent number: 10974591
    Abstract: The power transmission system includes: a power source; a first motor generator unit; a system power output portion; and a mode conversion device, where the mode conversion device includes: an input portion, a first conversion portion, a second conversion portion and an output portion, the output portion is connected to an input end of the system power output portion, the input portion is suitable for outputting power from at least one of the power source and the first motor generator unit, the input portion is selectively connected to one of the first conversion portion and the second conversion portion, and each of the first conversion portion and the second conversion portion cooperates with the output portion to perform transmission; and the input portion is connected to the second conversion portion, so that a rotational speed output by the input portion is reduced and then output to the input end of the system power output portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: BYD COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Heping Ling, Zhen Zhai, Wei Huang, Youbin Xu
  • Patent number: 10967729
    Abstract: A power transmission system includes: a power source; a speed change unit, where the speed change unit is selectively power-coupled to the power source; a first motor generator unit; a system power output portion; and a mode conversion device, where the mode conversion device includes: a conversion device input portion and a conversion device output portion, the conversion device input portion outputs power from at least one of the power source and the first motor generator unit, the conversion device output portion is connected to an input end of the system power output portion, and the conversion device input portion is selectively power-coupled to the conversion device output portion; and when the conversion device input portion is power-coupled to the conversion device output portion, the rotational speed of the conversion device input portion is greater than or equal to the rotational speed of the conversion device output portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: BYD COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Yubo Lian, Heping Ling, Zhen Zhai, Youbin Xu, Wei Huang
  • Patent number: 10967727
    Abstract: A power transmission system includes: a power source; a speed change unit, where the speed change unit is suitable for being selectively power-coupled to the power source; a first motor generator unit; a system power output portion; a first mode conversion device, where at least one of the speed change unit and the first motor generator unit is power-coupled to or power-decoupled from the system power output portion through the first mode conversion device; and a second mode conversion device, where the speed change unit can be power-coupled to or power-decoupled from the first mode conversion device through the second mode conversion device, and the speed change unit can be power-coupled to the first mode conversion device through the second mode conversion device, so that power from the power source is decelerated sequentially through the speed change unit and the second mode conversion device and then output to the first mode conversion device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: BYD COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Yubo Lian, Heping Ling, Zhen Zhai, Youbin Xu, Wei Huang
  • Patent number: 10899219
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a power drive system and a vehicle, the power drive system including: an engine; a plurality of input shafts, the engine being configured to be selectively engaged with at least one of the plurality of input shafts each provided with a gear driving gear; a plurality of output shafts each provided with a gear driven gear, a plurality of gear driven gears being meshed with a plurality of gear driving gears respectively; a reverse shaft provided with a first gear for the reverse shaft, the first gear for the reverse shaft being meshed with one of the gear driving gears; a reverse output gear linked with the reverse shaft; and a first electric generator, the first electric generator and the plurality of output shafts linked with a differential power input gear of the vehicle respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Inventors: Yubo Lian, Heping Ling, Zhen Zhai, Youbin Xu
  • Patent number: 10850599
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a power-drive system for a vehicle and a vehicle. The power-drive system comprises: an engine; a plurality of input shafts, the engine being configured to selectively engage with at least one of the plurality of input shafts; a plurality of output shafts; a first motor power shaft, a motor power shaft first gear being arranged on the first motor power shaft, the motor power shaft first gear and the plurality of output shafts linking with a differential of the vehicle respectively; a second motor power shaft, a motor power shaft second gear linking with one gear-position driven gear being arranged on the second motor power shaft; a transfer gear, configured to selectively engage with the motor power shaft first gear to link with the motor power shaft first gear, and selectively engage with the motor power shaft second gear to link with the motor power shaft second gear; and a first motor generator, configured to link with the transfer gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: BYD COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Yubo Lian, Heping Ling, Zhen Zhai, Fei Wu, Youbin Xu
  • Patent number: 10800248
    Abstract: A transmission unit includes: input shafts; output shafts; an output unit fitted over one of the output shafts; output gears fixed on other output shafts; a generator gear fixed on one of the output shafts; an output unit synchronizer disposed on one of the output shafts and at least configured to engage with the output unit; a motor power shaft gear fixed on a motor power shaft and configured to rotate together with the generator gear. A power transmission system including the transmission unit and a vehicle including the power transmission system are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: BYD COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ou Ruan, Zhen Zhai, Fei Wu, Youbin Xu
  • Patent number: 10781890
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a power-driven system and a vehicle. The power-driven system includes: a power coupling device, where the power coupling device includes a first sun gear, a first planet carrier, a first ring gear, a second sun gear, a second planet carrier, a second ring gear, and a power transmission part; a power source; a first motor generator and a second motor generator; and a first braking device directly or indirectly braking the power transmission part. The power transmission part is coaxially linked to the first sun gear and the second sun gear. The power source is configured to selectively connect to the power transmission part. The first motor generator is linked to the first ring gear, and the second motor generator is linked to the second ring gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: BYD COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Yubo Lian, Heping Ling, Zhen Zhai, Youbin Xu, Feng Zheng