Patents Issued in March 10, 2016
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Publication number: 20160068045Abstract: A rider cooling device configured to provide cooled air to a vehicle rider are described that include using a fan that is mountable on a motorcycle, an all-terrain vehicle, a utility task vehicle, or other vehicle where space and energy can be limited. The rider cooling device may thus provide directed air for cooling a vehicle rider. In an implementation, the rider cooling device that employs example techniques in accordance with the present disclosure includes a turbo fan assembly including a fan motor, a fan coupled to the fan motor, and a fan housing; and a turbo fan assembly handlebar support member coupled to the turbo fan assembly, where the turbo fan assembly handlebar support member is configured to couple to a vehicle handlebar on a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Bruce Hammond
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Publication number: 20160068046Abstract: A motorcycle air conditioning device, a motorcycle rider cooling device, and an air conditioning cooling system are described that include using a thermoelectric device and/or a turbo fan mountable on a motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, or utility task vehicle. The motorcycle air conditioning device, the motorcycle rider cooling device, and the air conditioning cooling system may thus provide directed cooled air for a rider. In implementations, the motorcycle air conditioning device includes a heat dissipation assembly; a cooling assembly further including a a thermoelectric device; and a housing assembly configured to provide an enclosure to the heat dissipation assembly and the cooling assembly, where the housing is configured to be coupled to a motorcycle or other vehicle and provide cooled air to a rider and/or user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Bruce Hammond
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Publication number: 20160068047Abstract: A refrigeration cycle device includes an interior condenser that exchanges heat between a high-pressure refrigerant and ventilation air to heat the ventilation air, an exterior heat exchanger that exchanges heat between outside air and the refrigerant downstream of the interior condenser, an interior evaporator that exchanges heat between a low-pressure refrigerant downstream of the exterior heat exchanger and the ventilation air before passing through the interior condenser, and an internal heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the refrigerant flowing out of the exterior heat exchanger and the refrigerant flowing out of the interior evaporator. The refrigeration cycle device further includes a gas-liquid separator that separates the refrigerant at a downstream side of the interior condenser into gas and liquid phase refrigerants.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Hiroyuki KOBAYASHI, Atsushi YAMADA
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Publication number: 20160068048Abstract: There is provided a windscreen frame assembly (100) for a passenger service vehicle (600). The windscreen frame assembly (100) is prefabricated and comprises a frame defining an aperture for receiving a windscreen. The windscreen frame assembly (100) comprises a plurality of fixing members (110, 112, 116, 118, 126, 128, 132) projecting from the windscreen frame assembly (100) and configured to align with corresponding fixing members located on a passenger service vehicle frame (200). There is provided a corresponding method of fitting a windscreen frame assembly (100) to a vehicle frame (200).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Eammon Kilduff
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Publication number: 20160068049Abstract: A vehicle windscreen for use with a vehicle having handle bars is provided and includes a screen top, a screen bottom, wherein the windscreen includes a screen height which extends between the screen top and the screen bottom, a first screen side, a second screen side, wherein the windscreen includes a screen width which extends between the first screen side and the second screen side, a screen interior surface and a screen exterior surface, wherein the screen exterior surface is arcuately shaped such that the screen exterior surface includes a first continuous curve between the first screen side and the second screen side and a second continuos curve between the screen top and the screen bottom.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Anthony Rich
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Publication number: 20160068050Abstract: A tailgate that is intended to be mounted onto motor vehicle body such as to be pivotable between an open position and a closed position, and is intended to be connected to the body by means that generate an axial thrust for assisting in the opening of the tailgate. The tailgate includes an abutment, referred to as an anti-deformation abutment, for engaging, when the tailgate is in the closed position, with a complementary bearing of the body such that the complementary bearing exerts a reactive force against the anti-deformation abutment, having a direction parallel to a direction of thrust of the assistance means, or angled at most 45° relative to the thrust direction, and having at least one component in the direction opposite the direction of thrust of the assistance means.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUMInventors: Alexis Rajon, Philippe Coudron, Pascal Depardon
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Publication number: 20160068051Abstract: A sliding/folding soft top assembly having opposing first and second linkage assemblies with a plurality of guide rollers located within a first and second guide track for selectively moving the soft top assembly between a deployed position to a first stowed position or a retracted stowed position. A first bow and second bow are coupled to each of the first and second linkage assemblies, which include a first pivot joint for rotating the first bow to the first stowed position. A rear pivot joint allows a rear link of the first and second linkage assemblies to rotate in an area where the first and second guide tracks curve. A third bow is rotatably connected to first and second pivot brackets, and a fourth bow is pivotably connected to the third bow, to allow rotation of the third and fourth bow between the deployed position and retracted stowed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Stephen John Lewis, Florin Avram
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Publication number: 20160068052Abstract: The embodiments provide a vehicle covering apparatus and a vehicle cover. The vehicle covering apparatus includes a base, an upright member, an arm, an extension rod a coupler assembly and support line.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Daniel Cornew
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Publication number: 20160068053Abstract: A driveline (12) of a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine (10) for propelling the vehicle and method of assembly can include a self-contained drive axle assembly (35). The self-contained drive axle assembly (35) can include an electric motor (18) for propelling the motor vehicle mounted coaxial with and sheathing a first portion of the drive axle assembly (35) and a disconnect clutch (20) mounted coaxial with and sheathing a second portion of the drive axle assembly (35) for selectively connecting powered rotation between the electric motor (18) and a gear box (14). The drive axle assembly (35) can include the gear box (14) having at least one of a transmission (15) and a power take off unit (40) mounted coaxial with and sheathing a third portion of the drive axle assembly (35) for transferring powered rotation to a pair of wheels (16a, 16b) through the drive axle assembly (35).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Ryan M. TRUE, Christopher J. KOWALSKY
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Publication number: 20160068054Abstract: An in-wheel motor unit for a vehicle having a drive output shaft of a drive unit body and a wheel hub shaft supported by a hub bearing with respect to a case member of the drive unit body are connected via a displacement absorption mechanism. The displacement absorption mechanism comprises an output shaft side drive transmission fitting portion allowing a first inner tooth portion of the drive output shaft to mesh with a first outer tooth portion of a gear coupling shaft, and a hub shaft side drive transmission fitting portion allowing a second inner tooth portion of the wheel hub shaft to mesh with a second outer tooth portion of the gear coupling shaft, the second outer tooth portion being arranged axially in the vehicle exterior side with respect to a wheel mounting surface on which a tire wheel is mounted to the wheel hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Manabu ABE, Ryo CHIBA, Takashi SENOO, Katsunori ASOGAWA
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Publication number: 20160068055Abstract: A drive wheel having an electric wheel hub motor for a motor vehicle includes a stator arranged around a wheel hub and is connected to the wheel hub in a non-rotatable manner. A rotor is mounted in such a manner that it can rotate relative to the stator to drive a wheel rim connected to the rotor in a non-rotatable manner. At least two energy storage devices are arranged between the wheel hub and the stator to output electrical energy for operation of the electric wheel hub motor. The energy storage devices are embodied in each case in the shape of a ring segment in such a manner that the energy storage devices form a closed ring around the wheel hub when lying adjacent to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Friedrich Peter WOLF-MONHEIM
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Publication number: 20160068056Abstract: Powered wheel assemblies and methods of manufacturing and operating such assemblies are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: GeoOrbital Inc.Inventors: Michael Burtov, Dakota Decker, Gideon Coltof
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Publication number: 20160068057Abstract: The present disclosure provides a vehicle front section structure including: a front side member that extends along a vehicle front-rear direction; a radiator support that is formed in a rectangular frame shape as viewed from a front of the vehicle and is joined to the front side member at a side radiator support configuring a side portion of the radiator support extending along a vehicle up-down direction; and a lower member that extends along the vehicle front-rear direction, that is joined to a vehicle lower side end portion of the radiator support, and that, at a join portion joined with the radiator support, is provided with a deformation origin portion that lets the join portion undergo bending deformation toward a top of the vehicle in a case in which load is input from the front of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Koji SAEKI
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Publication number: 20160068058Abstract: A vehicle body cover of a work vehicle is provided with an outside ventilation cover part and an inside ventilation cover part. The outside ventilation cover part has outside ventilation holes that communicate with an external space. The outside ventilation cover part is disposed in an inclined manner with respect to the vertical direction. The inside ventilation cover part is disposed to face the outside ventilation holes on the inside of the outside ventilation cover part. The inside ventilation cover part has a rain gutter part and a ventilation part. The rain gutter part is configured to receive water entering from the outside ventilation holes. The ventilation part has inside ventilation holes that communicate with a space on the inside of the inside ventilation cover part. The ventilation part is disposed above the rain gutter part.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Takeshi KAMIMAE, Yutaka TANAKA, Norihito BANDO, Kazunori KAMEI, Kenji HIRAOKA, Yasufumi OHCHI
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Publication number: 20160068059Abstract: An active grille system which is mounted to a fascia, grille, or carrier, or is part of the carrier of an automobile. Two sets of louvers are rotatably mounted to a frame, and a camming mechanism provides selective actuation of both sets of louvers, and an actuator controls the camming mechanism such that the actuator moves the camming mechanism between a first position, a second position, and a third position. When the camming mechanism is in the first position, both the first set and second set of louvers are in a closed position, when the camming mechanism is in the second position, the first set of louvers are in an open position and the second set of louvers are in a closed position, and when the camming mechanism is in the third position both the first set and second set of louvers are in an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Anthony J. Povinelli, Thomas E. Cobb
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Publication number: 20160068060Abstract: A closure device, such as a fuel cap, for controlling evaporative emissions from a fuel tank. In one aspect, the invention comprises: a housing defining an internal chamber about a central axis; a diffuser plate positioned within the internal chamber that separates the internal chamber into an upper zone and a lower zone; a hydrocarbon adsorbing media disposed in the upper zone of the internal chamber; an inlet passageway for introducing fuel vapor from a fuel vapor inlet port to the lower zone of the internal chamber; and at least one outlet passageway extending from the upper zone of the internal chamber to an atmospheric air outlet port.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Aleko D. Sotiriades, Troy Timothy Fredrick Becker
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Publication number: 20160068061Abstract: Pressure relief apparatus for use with fuel delivery systems are described herein. An example pressure relief apparatus includes a body defining a cavity and an annular wall projecting from a lower surface of the cavity. A first valve includes a first valve body defining a first flow passage between a first inlet to be oriented toward atmospheric pressure and a first outlet to be oriented toward a fuel tank. The first valve body houses a first flow control member to control fluid flow through the first flow passage between the first inlet and the first outlet. The first valve body projects from the lower surface of the cavity and toward an upper surface of the annular wall a distance substantially equal to a depth between the lower surface and the upper surface of the annular wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Sean Whelan, Robert Tate, Brian Scott
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Publication number: 20160068062Abstract: A refueling portion structure of a fuel tank includes: a refueling pipe that has a refueling port into which a refueling nozzle is to be inserted, and that communicates with a fuel tank; an opening/closing valve that is provided on a flow path within the refueling pipe and closes the flow path, and that, when pushed by the refueling nozzle, opens the flow path; and a valve opening/closing device that, in a case in which a tank internal pressure of the fuel tank exceeds a set value that is set in advance, restricts or inhibits opening operation of the opening/closing valve, and, in a case in which the tank internal pressure is less than or equal to the set value, permits the opening operation of the opening/closing valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Shuichi ASO
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Publication number: 20160068063Abstract: A refueling portion structure of a fuel tank has: a refueling pipe that has a refueling port; an opening/closing valve that is provided on a flow path within the refueling pipe; an accommodating portion that is provided at an outer side of the refueling pipe, that accommodates at an interior thereof an adsorbing material that adsorbs vapor fuel that has formed due to the liquid fuel evaporating, that communicates with the flow path further toward the refueling port side than the opening/closing valve, and into which the liquid fuel can flow; an atmospheric air passage, by which the accommodating portion communicates with atmospheric air; and a vapor movement passage, by which the accommodating portion communicates with an engine, and that is for moving vapor that is within the accommodating portion to the engine due to negative pressure from the engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Shuichi ASO
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Publication number: 20160068064Abstract: A fuel cap integrated aperture type fuel door structure may include a door frame provided with a fuel hole through which a fuel is introduced, a fixed ring concentrically formed with the fuel hole and fixed to the door frame, and moving panels rotatably fixed to the fixed ring to adjust an opened degree of the fuel hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventors: Hoo Sang PARK, Soo Han Cho
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Publication number: 20160068065Abstract: A fuel tank system includes a fuel tank and a support structure. The support structure provides impact protection to the fuel tank. The support structure has mounting members, a bottom plate and a support member. The mounting members mount to the vehicle. The bottom plate is provided proximate a bottom wall of the fuel tank, wherein the bottom plate protects the fuel tank from being crushed or punctured and serves as a skid plate if ground contact is made. The support member extends between a respective mounting member and the bottom plate. The support member is configured to fail during impact, allowing the fuel tank to be moved downwardly and laterally by the energy of the impact to a position in which the fuel tank is substantially out of the path of the impact or protected by the chassis of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Erin Marie SHIPP
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Publication number: 20160068066Abstract: External power supply system includes an electrical storage device, motor, inverter that drives the motor by using electric power of the electrical storage device, and a control device controls the inverter. The inverter includes a first and second switching elements connected in series with each other between a positive and negative electrode power supply lines. A connection-node of the first and second switching elements is connected to one corresponding stator coil. The control device inputs signals to the inverter to drive the inverter such that voltage at the neutral point becomes a predetermined value. The control device compensates for signals in dead time period, the period in which off-state signals are supplied to the first and second switching elements, on the basis of current that is input from the connection-node to one corresponding stator coil or output from one corresponding stator coil to the connection-node while an engine is driven.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Shigeki KINOMURA, Shingo UEDA, Yoshitoshi WATANABE, Takaji UMENO
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Publication number: 20160068067Abstract: A system for monitoring torque supplied by a motor of a motor vehicle, for example an electric or hybrid vehicle. The system includes a mechanism determining a driver's request for torque, a mechanism estimating torque produced by a propulsion unit, a mechanism filtering the driver torque request which is connected at an input to a mechanism determining consistency between the torque request and the torque produced including a mechanism determining consistency of positive torque and a mechanism determining consistency of negative torque each including a mechanism determining phases of quasi-static variation of the request and a mechanism detecting torque anomalies which can construct an acceptable torque template and determine that a torque anomaly has occurred as a function of the torque estimate, the torque request, and the acceptable torque template.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: RENAULT s.a.s.Inventor: Marco MARSILIA
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Publication number: 20160068068Abstract: A drive unit for driving and starting a motor in the form of an internal combustion engine designed for driving a traction generator coupled to the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Christoph Stemmler, Thomas von Hoff, Urs Ehrler
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Publication number: 20160068069Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing leakage magnetic flux in wireless vehicle charging systems are disclosed. A wireless power receiver may be configured to couple to a wireless field generated by a wireless power transmitter. A portion of the wireless field may comprise the leakage magnetic flux. A leakage collector comprising a ferromagnetic material may be positioned at a distance from the wireless power receiver within the wireless field and may be configured to absorb or redirect at least a portion of the leakage magnetic flux away from an outer edge of an electric vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Leandro Percebon, Michael Werner, Daniel Kuerschner, Wojciech Chlebosz
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Publication number: 20160068070Abstract: An apparatus for transmitting charging power wirelessly to a vehicle is provided. The apparatus comprises a first coupler having a first reactance at an operating frequency and configured to wirelessly receive power from a power source, the first coupler wound on a ferromagnetic core. The apparatus comprises a first capacitor having a second reactance at the operating frequency and electrically connected in series with the first coupler, the second reactance having a magnitude equal to a magnitude of the first reactance. The apparatus comprises a second capacitor electrically connected in parallel across the first coupler and the first capacitor. The apparatus comprises a first base coupler configured to be electrically connected in parallel across the second capacitor via a first switch. A magnitude of a peak voltage across the second capacitor is proportional to a magnitude of a peak voltage induced in the first coupler at the operating frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Chang-Yu Huang, Nicholas Athol Keeling, Jonathan Beaver, Michael Le Gallais Kissin, Mickel Bipin Budhia
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Publication number: 20160068071Abstract: The present invention relates to the monitoring of an intermediate space, in particular the air gap, between a transmitting coil and a receiving coil during inductive energy transmission. Said intermediate space is monitored by means of an optical monitoring device. By means of optical monitoring of the air gap between the transmitting coil and the receiving coil, the entry of an object can be reliably detected without the magnetic field of the inductive energy transmission being influenced.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Bernd ECKERT
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Publication number: 20160068072Abstract: The present invention is to provide a clutch-type electric generator for automobile axles which comprises a casing, a stator housing having a plurality of stators fixed therein, a rotor housing movably configured around the axle and having a plurality of rotors fixed therein, and a clutch mechanism. The axle penetrates the casing and rotates with respect to the casing. The clutch mechanism comprises a passive ring, a clutch disc fixed around the axle and a plurality of clutch shoes; wherein the clutch shoes can be centrifugally moved between the clutch disc and the passive ring via a plurality of connecting rods and elastic devices, and can engage with the passive ring fixed on the rotor housing for enabling the rotors to simultaneously rotate along with the axle and to rotate with respect to the stators to generate induced electricity while the automobile has reached a predetermined speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Ping FAN
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Publication number: 20160068073Abstract: A charge test device lacks ability to provide electrical power for charging an electric vehicle. The test device is configured to communicate, with the vehicle, communications which electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) having the ability to provide the electrical power for charging the vehicle would communicate with the vehicle to initiate charging of the vehicle. The EVSE may be DC fast charge EVSE having the ability to provide electrical power for DC fast charging the vehicle. The test device may be further configured to indicate responses of the vehicle to the communications communicated with the vehicle such that diagnosis of a failed charge event of the vehicle by the EVSE can be performed using the responses of the vehicle to the communications communicated with the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Kendrick J. Taylor, Mark J. Ferrel
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Publication number: 20160068074Abstract: Vehicles that are capable of connecting to the AC grid are described that comprise a prime mover and at least one motor generator. In one embodiment, a vehicle may be constructed as a plug-in hybrid system and using the powertrain under controller instruction to either place power on an AC power line (to service AC grids) or to draw power from the AC power line to add electrical energy to the batteries on the vehicle. In some aspects, vehicles may test whether the power needed to service the AC power line may be satisfied by the on-vehicle batteries or, if not, whether and how much power to extract from the prime mover. In some aspects, vehicles may have a thermal management system on board to dynamically supply desired heat dissipation for the powertrain, if the powertrain is using the prime mover to supply power to the AC grid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Andrew Frank, Chan-Chiao Lin, Patrick Kaufman, Sean Fountain, Bram Bonsen
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Publication number: 20160068075Abstract: A two-way distribution, charging, and vending system permits a subscriber to exchange one or more partially or completely discharged portable electric energy storage devices for a comparable number of charged portable electric energy storage devices. The two-way distribution, charging, and vending system includes a number of charging modules, each with a dedicated power converter, communicably coupled to at least one two-way distribution system controller and to a power distribution grid. Upon receipt of a discharged portable electric energy storage device, the at least one two-way distribution system controller validates a manufacturer identifier and a subscriber identifier stored in a nontransitory storage media carried by the discharged portable electric energy storage device. Responsive to a successful authentication and validation, the at least one two-way distribution system controller dispenses a charged portable electric energy storage device to the subscriber.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Jung-Hsiu Chen, Shen-Chi Chen, Yu-Lin Wu, Chien-Ming Huang, TsungTing Chan, Feng Kai Yang
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Publication number: 20160068076Abstract: The disclosure is related to providing information on a battery charge state of a parked electric vehicle through at least one of one or more light lamps and one or more speakers of the parked electric vehicle. Particularly, the disclosure may control at least one of a lamp light color, a lamp blink pattern, and a sound pattern according to the battery charge state information such that a user can recognize the battery charge state away from the electric vehicle through hearing and/or vision.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: KT CORPORATIONInventors: Dong-Seob SEO, Jung-Guen KIM, Myung-Woo SEO
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Publication number: 20160068077Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for fuel cell air filter life prediction. The method for monitoring an air filter comprises receiving data indicating a concentration of a contaminant gas, and receiving data indicating a mass flow rate through the air filter. The method also comprises determining, with a processor, a total mass of the contaminant gas based on the concentration of the contaminant gas and the mass flow rate and calculating, with the processor, a remaining life of the air filter based on the total mass of the contaminant gas and a capacity of the air filter for the contaminant gas. The method comprises outputting notification data to a notification system based on the calculated remaining life of the air filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: JOCK W.H. SMITH, JOSEPH K. MOORE, LEI LI, WILLIAM H. PETTIT
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Publication number: 20160068078Abstract: An electric vehicle driving force control device capable of decreasing discrepancy generated between a driver's acceleration pedal operation and output torque actually generated by a drive motor is provided. The electric vehicle driving force control device includes target torque setting unit 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 for setting target torque by limiting an upper limit of a target torque basic value from the target torque basic value and the maximum discharge power equivalent motor torque. The target torque setting unit corrects the target torque basic value such that, on a graph indicating a relationship between an acceleration opening and the target torque, an acceleration opening generating a limited target torque shifts to an acceleration opening side greater than the acceleration opening, and target torque smaller than the target torque basic value is generated in an accelerator opening region which is smaller than the limited accelerator opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: CALSONIC KANSEI CORPORATIONInventor: Kensuke Osamura
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Publication number: 20160068079Abstract: An electric vehicle includes a motor, an ECU, and an inverter device. A motor control module of the inverter device includes: a parameter map having motor parameters stored therein; an open loop control section to generate control variables in open loop control by a voltage equation using the parameters stored in the parameter map, in response to a torque command from the ECU; a current feedback control section to perform control to eliminate a deviation relative to a command current value generated in an inverter, in response to the torque command from the ECU; and a hybrid control section to control the motor on the basis of control variables which are generated on the basis of the control variables generated by the open loop control section and control variables generated by the current feedback control section.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: NTN CORPORATIONInventor: Guodong LI
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Publication number: 20160068080Abstract: An exemplary method of controlling an electrified vehicle includes adjusting operation of an electrified vehicle in response to a difference between a first energy consumption rate and a second energy consumption rate. The first energy consumption rate is based on energy consumption over a first duration. The second energy consumption rate is based on energy consumption over a second duration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Joseph F. Stanek, Jason Meyer, John A. Lockwood
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Publication number: 20160068081Abstract: A control device for an electric vehicle improving the responsiveness of a motor and leading to improvement in occupant's riding comfort during power running and regenerative control of the motor. A motor control module includes: a current PI control section to perform PI feedback control to eliminate a deviation relative to a command current value generated in an inverter, in response to a torque command from an ECU; PI control gain adjustment tables, for power running and regenerative control, in which a PI control gain used when the current PI control section performs the PI feedback control is set in accordance with a running state; and a control gain adjustment section to adjust the PI control gain according to the PI control gain adjustment table such that a PI control gain corresponding to the running state is used.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: NTN CORPORATIONInventor: Guodong LI
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Publication number: 20160068082Abstract: A vehicle seat longitudinal adjuster includes a lower rail (5) and an upper rail (3) which is guided therein such that it can be displaced in the longitudinal direction, and at least one bearing element (30) which is arranged between the upper rail (3) and the lower rail (5) and is in contact with the upper rail (3) and the lower rail (5). At least one additional supporting element (20) is provided which is in contact with the upper rail (3) and the lower rail (5) and has a rotatable supporting roller (22). The supporting roller (22) can be rotated about a rotational axis (A) which runs in the vertical direction. The at least one supporting element (20) includes a supporting spring (26) which loads the supporting roller (22) in the vertical direction. A vehicle seat (1) with the longitudinal adjuster is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Kai SCHUMANN, Peter REIMER, Ingo TEUFEL
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Publication number: 20160068083Abstract: A base for a safety seat and method for manufacturing the same are provided. The base may have a shell defining a cavity therein with a locking assembly disposed within the cavity. The base may further include one or more straps having a first end and a second end extending through the locking assembly releasably engaging the straps with the first and second ends being disposed on opposing sides of the locking assembly. The straps may define a first portion extending from a connector to the locking assembly and a second portion extending from the locking assembly to the second ends. A tensioning assembly may be provided to apply a tension to the second portions. The one or more straps may include two straps configured to be accessed by a user parallel to a centerline of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Brandon Miller, Brian Allen, Grant Mason, William Doolan, Michael Starkey
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Publication number: 20160068084Abstract: The child safety seat provides a crotch belt assembly to allow the consumer to adjust the crotch belt's position and length without disassembling the child restraint. The positioner uses two tab-like abutting ends that can slide within the channels so that the positioner may be configured at different positions with respect to the seat section, allowing for quick adjustability from a rear position to a forward position and vice versa. The crotch belt runs through the positioner and is connected to the seat shell with the belt attachment. The rear position will be used for the smaller child and is locked into that position by the second abutting end. The second abutting end is depressed and the positioner is slid forward until the first abutting end engages. During this process, the length of the crotch belt will automatically adjust for proper fit for the larger child.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Bruce Williams, Gregory S. Sellers
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Publication number: 20160068085Abstract: Impact absorption devices and methods for a vehicle's seat are provided. Devices comprise vertical support(s), energy absorbing element(s) hingedly connected to the seat and hingedly connected to the vertical support; and at least four rods hingedly connected to the seat and hingedly connected to the vertical support. The rods are positioned to geometrically guide a relative motion of the seat with respect to the vertical support upon impact, and to direct the impact energy absorption by the energy absorbing element(s). The rods may be configured according to prevailing spatial relations and required energy absorption with respect to expected intensities and directions of impacts. The devices may be configured with any energy absorption element(s), may be augmented by vibration damping or implemented using electromagnetic dampers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Shy MINDEL, Anan HASAN
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Publication number: 20160068086Abstract: A head restraint including: a headrest member configured with a back portion and two side portions extending therefrom; a mounting arrangement articulated to the headrest member for mounting the head restraint to a seat; and a restraining member pivotally articulated to said side portions and configured for rotation at least between an upward position and a downward position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Ben Cohen GAZIT
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Publication number: 20160068087Abstract: A seat support suspension improving an absorption characteristic of low-cycle vibrations resulting from rolling. A seat support member supporting a seat is provided via a rolling absorption mechanism for absorbing rolling on brackets as a vehicle body side attachment member attached to the vehicle body side. Thus, rolling, low-cycle vibrations, generated by a phase shift or the like of a hydraulic suspension of the vehicle can be absorbed by the rolling absorption mechanism, a lateral displacement of the body of the seated person can be prevented, stability of a seated posture can be increased, and moreover occurrence of motion sickness can be suppressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: DELTA TOOLING CO., LTD.Inventors: Etsunori FUJITA, Hiroki OSHIMO
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Publication number: 20160068088Abstract: The disclosed invention is a safety device designed to be used as a shock absorbing carrier component as an exclusive part of a safety system to deflect the force 90° from its intended course so the deflected force is lessened and will not pass through the carrier at full force, and will specifically and purposefully reduce the force from accidental impact from a rear end collision protecting the passenger(s) from the “rear-to-front”; or any horizontal plane impact force and will lessen the chances of injury when used as a supplemental safety device designed to work in combination with existing safety features found in vehicles and other methods of transport today such as but not limited to smart headrests, seat belts, air bags, crunch zone cells, dashboard and side panel padding which can utilize more mats, sheets or striations of materials composed of differing visco elastic materials in a layer, multiple layers or having proprietary designed patterns and composites; the disclosed invention can be covered wType: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Dianne Tomita Stevens-Poire'
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Publication number: 20160068089Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat and a seatback pivotally coupled with the seat. A seatcover assembly is disposed below the seat. The seatcover assembly is operable between a stored position and a deployed position. A spring-biased spindle is coupled with an attachment end of the seatcover assembly. A seatcover is configured to be wrapped around the spindle in the stored position and withdrawn from the spring-biased spindle in the deployed position. An engagement rod is coupled with an intermediate portion of the seatcover and is configured to securely engage a biteline disposed between the seat and the seatback. A plurality of engagement features removably secure side edges of the seatcover with the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Annette Lynn Huebner, Kristin Ann Hellman, Johnathan Andrew Line, Matthew B. Rutman, Lisa E. Petrauskas, Christian J. Hosbach, Ryan Welch, Josh Greiner, Artur Sakarian
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Publication number: 20160068090Abstract: A roll off trailer includes first and second trolley assemblies and a hoisting cable connected at one end to the first trolley assemble and extending about a sheave in each of the first and second trolley assemblies. The cable connects to a container. The second trolley is displaced t in a first direction while simultaneously drawing the container via the cable from the first grounded container to a second container position generally midway atop the trailer. Then, the first trolley is displaced in a second direction while simultaneously drawing the container via the cable from the second container position to a third container position generally adjacent the front of the trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Scott A. Kibler
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Publication number: 20160068091Abstract: A cargo handling system includes a guide assembly, a lower extendable assembly, and an upper extendable assembly. The cargo handling system can be placed on a cargo bed of a transport vehicle. The cargo handling system allows a vehicle operator easy access to portions of a cargo bed that are difficult to reach, and facilitates unloading of cargo.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Martin P. Ferkul
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Publication number: 20160068092Abstract: A vehicle hoist telescopic stage cylinder has first and second stage cylinders. A control is fluidly coupled with the first and second stage cylinders. The control valve moves fluid to and from the first stage cylinder independent of the second stage cylinder. Also, it moves fluid to and from the second stage cylinder independent of the first stage cylinder. The first stage cylinder extends and retracts independently of the second stage cylinder. The second stage cylinder extends and retracts independently of the first stage cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Charles A. DUELL, Albert JIANG
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Publication number: 20160068093Abstract: A roll off trailer having a stepped out neck is provided. The trailer frame may be formed largely of an aluminum alloy or other metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Scott A. Kibler
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Publication number: 20160068094Abstract: A slide-out or retractable room for a mobile living quarters, such as a recreational vehicle, is provided with actuating assemblies mounted on opposite side walls of the slide-out room and the adjacent wall of the main living area. The actuating assemblies include a pair of parallel gear racks mounted on the side wall, which are engaged by pinions rotated by torque shafts mounted on the main living quarters. Each torque shaft is rotated by a separate motor. A roller engages a bearing surface on the lower portion of the gear racks. Accordingly, the slide-out room is extended and retracted by rotating the torque shafts to cause the gear racks and the attached slide-out room to extend and retract. The weight of the slide-out room is supported by the rollers, thereby supporting the slide-out room off of the floor of the main living quarters as it extends and retracts. A synchronizing control operates the motors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Michael A. SCHWINDAMAN, Thomas J. ROGERS, Michael W. HOWARD