Patents Issued in June 1, 2017
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Publication number: 20170151824Abstract: A feeding pencil includes a pipe member, a leading tube, a tubular main body, a movable body, and a holding member. The pipe member is disposed inside the leading tube and loads a drawing material. The movable body extends in an axial direction includes a male screw formed across an entire outer periphery thereof in the axial direction. The holding member holds the movable body. The pipe member includes a female screw on an inner surface thereof. The female screw screws with the male screw. A relative rotation between the leading tube and the main body relatively rotates the pipe member and the holding member and acts a screwing action between the male screw and the female screw. The screwing action moves the movable body forward to extrude the drawing material from the pipe member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: TOKIWA CORPORATIONInventor: Yoshikazu TANI
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Publication number: 20170151825Abstract: An automated writing instrument storage apparatus designed to receive, sanitize and dispense a writing instrument includes a housing member with a top face having a slot to permit the writing instrument to pass through, a support assembly disposed within the housing member and having a transparent tubular member generally aligned with the housing member slot to receive the writing instrument, an ultraviolet lamp disposed within the housing member and able to direct light generated by the lamp through the transparent tubular member to sanitize the writing instrument stored therein, and a motor assembly disposed within the housing member and operably connected to the support assembly. The motor assembly activates to permit the sanitized writing instrument to slide within the transparent tubular member and through the slot of the housing member, thereby dispensing the sanitized writing instrument to auser.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Steven McDowell, Kenneth McDowell
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Publication number: 20170151826Abstract: A feeding pencil includes a main body, a leading tube, a middle tube, and a ratchet mechanism. The middle tube is engaged to the leading tube to be relatively rotatable. A relative rotation between the leading tube and the main body in one direction moves a drawing material forward. The ratchet mechanism allows the relative rotation between the leading tube and the main body in the one direction, and regulates the relative rotation in another direction. The ratchet mechanism includes an elastic projecting part and a concave-convex part. The concave-convex part engages with the elastic projecting part to be movable in an axial direction and rotatable. A protrusion disposed at a center tube removably engages with an annular convex part disposed at an outer surface of the leading tube in the axial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: TOKIWA CORPORATIONInventor: Yoshikazu TANI
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Publication number: 20170151827Abstract: A rewritable tablet book includes a front cover, a back cover, and a spine connecting the back cover to the front cover. The rewritable tablet book includes a rewritable surface that extends across an inside surface of the front cover, the spine, and the back cover. The rewritable tablet book also includes a fastener. The fastener joins the front cover to the back cover in a closed position to hold a marker in a hollow region defined by the rewritable surface and the spine. The marker is locked in the hollow region.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Gabriel Shalom, Patrizia Kommerell, Jay Cousins
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Publication number: 20170151828Abstract: A structural member includes a simulated surface appearance. The structural member includes a substrate, plural intermediate layers, and a top coat. The plural intermediate layers are applied over at least one surface of the substrate, with at least some of the plural intermediate layers configured to cooperate with each other to provide a simulated appearance for the structural member. The top coat is applied outward of the plural intermediate layers. The top coat is relatively thin and is configured for use with exterior applications. The top coat includes a base configured for UV resistance and an additive configured to provide abrasion resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Roger A. Fahlsing, Alan Kaufman
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Publication number: 20170151829Abstract: In order to improve a wheel unit for a bicycle, comprising a hub and a wheel rim, which is arranged rotatably about an axis of rotation, wherein the hub and the wheel rim are connected to one another by spokes, it is proposed to arrange a brake disc and a sensor ring, which comprises a sensing region, on the hub and to position the sensing region between the brake disc and the spokes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: Gustav Magenwirth GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Christian Neutsch
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Publication number: 20170151830Abstract: A wheel includes an outer wheel ring, a hub at least one support device supporting the outer wheel ring on the hub, and an adjustment device configured to adjust the hub relative to the outer wheel ring, wherein the support device has multiple support elements which extend between the hub and the wheel ring, and wherein the support elements are arranged three-dimensionally such that the hub can be adjusted in five degrees of freedom relative to the outer wheel ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND GmbHInventor: Karsten Weber
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Publication number: 20170151831Abstract: Bicycle rims that allow tires to be more easily mounted in a tubeless configuration are disclosed. More specifically, a bicycle rim may control the two beads of the tire with separate bead channels for each bead and a center bridge extending between the two bead channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Steven Arthur Hed, Christopher Andrew Edin
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Publication number: 20170151832Abstract: A wheel for a pneumatic tire has a rim with one monolithic bead seat and a removable beat seat. The removable bead seat has two halves that embrace the rim and engage a groove to retain the tire. The removable bead seat may have a second lip either monolithically formed or as a part of a separate retainer that bolts to the bead seat. The wheel may be made from aluminum alloy.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Craig M. Zehnder, Greg Peer, James Burg, Stephen Leonard, Henry Sklyut, John Cobes, Anton Rovito, Gabriele Ciccola, Kelly Weiler, Michael Kulak, James Black, Glenn Jarvis, Wilson Lee, Grant DeGeorge
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Publication number: 20170151833Abstract: In order to improve a wheel unit for a bicycle, comprising a hub and a wheel rim, which is arranged rotatably about an axis of rotation, wherein the hub and the wheel rim are connected to one another by spokes, it is proposed to arrange a brake disc and a sensor ring comprising a sensing region on the hub and to arrange the sensor ring adjacent to the brake disc.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: Gustav Magenwirth GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Christian Neutsch
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Publication number: 20170151834Abstract: Provided is a pneumatic tire having improved air permeability resistance by improving adhesive property between an inner liner and a tire component adjacent thereto, reduced rolling resistance, and improved low temperature durability. The inner liner is composed of a polymer layer stack including a first layer containing an SIBS and a second layer containing at least one of an SIS and an SIB. At least one of the first layer and the second layer is a polymer composition containing one of a C4 polymer obtained by polymerizing a monomer unit having 4 carbon atoms, a layered clay mineral with an organic compound intercalated therein and at least one kind of rubber component selected from the group consisting of a natural rubber, an isoprene rubber and a butyl rubber. The second layer is arranged to come into contact with a rubber layer of the carcass ply.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Mutsuki SUGIMOTO, Tsuyoshi TSUCHIDA, Tomomi MASUI, Reika OTAKE
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Publication number: 20170151835Abstract: Provided is a tire having improved strength through use of polyamide 4 fiber. The tire contains a fiber-rubber composite including polyamide 4 fiber that contains polyamide 4.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATIONInventor: Kenichi SUGIMOTO
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Publication number: 20170151836Abstract: Tire comprising a crown reinforcement formed of at least two working crown layers each formed of reinforcing elements inserted between two skim layers of rubber compound. First layer S of polymer compound is in contact with a working crown layer and the carcass reinforcement. The crown reinforcement comprises a layer of circumferential reinforcing elements. The elastic modulus under tension at 10% elongation of a skim layer of a working crown layer is less than 8.5 MPa, the maximum value of tan(?) of the skim layer of a working crown layer is <0.100. First layer S comprises a filled elastomer blend having a macro dispersion coefficient Z?65 and a maximum tan(?) value <0.100 and its complex dynamic shear modulus G*, measured at 10% and 60° C. on the return cycle is >1.35 MPa.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Hichem REHAB, Nathalie SALGUES, Jacques BESSON
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Publication number: 20170151837Abstract: A tire includes a circumferential tread, a pair of beads, and a pair of sidewalls. The tire further includes a plurality of circumferential belts disposed below the circumferential tread and extending in an axial direction. The plurality of circumferential belts include a lower belt and an upper belt. The tire also includes at least one gum strip. The at least one gum strip has a first portion in contact with a top surface of the lower belt and a bottom surface of the upper belt. The at least one gum strip has a second portion disposed below the lower belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2014Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Justin M. GEHRES, Adam K. NESBITT
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Publication number: 20170151838Abstract: A tire noise reduction device includes a noise absorbing member formed of a porous material, a band member formed of a thermoplastic resin, the band member being formed in an annular shape in a tire circumferential direction for mounting the noise absorbing member on a tire inner surface; a bonding member bent into a concave cross-sectional shape, a band bonding section at a key point where the noise absorbing member, the band member, and the bonding member are bonded by interposing the noise absorbing member between the bonding member and the band member. A band width (WB) (mm) of the band member and length (WY) (mm) of the band bonding section in a band width direction satisfy the following Formula (a) and a yield strength of the band section at the band bonding position in an 80° C. environment is 320 N or greater. 0.01<WY/WB<0.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Masahiro Naruse
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Publication number: 20170151839Abstract: The disclosed technology generally relates to apparatuses for reducing or cancelling noise generated by a tire in motion, and more particularly to a noise-reducing apparatus including a sound-absorbing foam and a fixing structure for attaching and fixing the sound-absorbing foam to a tire. In one aspect, the noise-reducing apparatus for a tire includes a sound-absorbing foam configured to reduce noise generated by the tire by absorbing sound generated by the tire in motion when attached to an inner liner of a tire. The noise-reducing apparatus additionally includes a plurality of fixing bands configured to fix the sound-absorbing foam to an inner side of the tire. Each of the fixing bands has an attaching portion configured to be fixed to the inner side of the tire and has a pressing portion configured to bring and keep the sound-absorbing foam in contact with the inner liner. The pressing portion is configured to apply an elastic force on the sound-absorbing foam by extending and contracting.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Soon Hong So, Jeong Heon Kim
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Publication number: 20170151840Abstract: A tire condition detecting apparatus includes a condition detecting section, a transmission section, and a transmission-side control section. The transmission section is configured to transmit a signal that contains information related to the condition of the tire to a receiver, which includes a reception-side control section. The reception-side control section identifies the position of the wheel assembly in which the tire condition detecting apparatus is provided based on the received signal strength indication (RSSI) of the signal. The transmission-side control section is configured to cause a position detecting signal and an instruction signal to be transmitted from the transmission section to the receiver. The position detecting signal is configured to cause the reception-side control section to identify the position of the tire condition detecting apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Yasuhisa TSUJITA
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Publication number: 20170151841Abstract: A tire changer which utilizes an elongated bead breaker assembly with a tool that defines a pair of contiguous, substantially planar tire contact surfaces which define therebetween an included angle in the range of about 155 to about 165 degrees. The tool is situated at an included angle of about 55 to 65 degrees with respect to longitudinal axis of the elongated bead breaker assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Donald A. Wilson
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Publication number: 20170151842Abstract: A radial tire (1) for a motor vehicle comprises a crown (2) comprising a tread (3) provided with at least a radially outer part (3a) intended to come into contact with the road; two non-stretchable beads (4), two sidewalls (5) connecting the beads (4) to the tread (3), a carcass reinforcement (6) passing into the two sidewalls (5) and anchored in the beads (4); a crown reinforcement or belt (7) positioned circumferentially between the radially outer part (3a) of the tread (3) and the carcass reinforcement (6); a radially inner elastomer layer (8) referred to as “underlayer”, which is positioned circumferentially between the radially outer part (3a) of the tread (3) and the carcass reinforcement (6), which comprises at least one thermoplastic elastomer which is a block copolymer comprising at least one elastomer block and at least one thermoplastic block, and which also comprises at least one magnetic filler.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: EMMANUEL CUSTODERO, VINCENT ABAD, ROMAIN LIBERT
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Publication number: 20170151843Abstract: A radial tire (1) for a motor vehicle comprises a crown (2) comprising a tread (3) provided with at least a radially outer part (3a) intended to come into contact with the road; two non-stretchable beads (4), two sidewalls (5) connecting the beads (4) to the tread (3), a carcass reinforcement (6) passing into the two sidewalls (5) and anchored in the beads (4); a crown reinforcement or belt (7) positioned circumferentially between the radially outer part (3a) of the tread (3) and the carcass reinforcement (6); a radially inner elastomer layer (8) referred to as “underlayer”, which is positioned circumferentially between the radially outer part (3a) of the tread (3) and the carcass reinforcement (6), which comprises at least one thermoplastic elastomer which is a block copolymer comprising at least one elastomer block and at least one thermoplastic block, and which also comprises at least one conductive filler.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: EMMANUEL CUSTODERO, VINCENT ABAD, ROMAIN LIBERT
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Publication number: 20170151844Abstract: A securing chain attachment assembly is shown and described. The securing chain attachment assembly may include an attachment body selectively and rotatably securable to a towing vehicle, the attachment body rotatable along a first plane. The securing chain attachment assembly may also include a securement member attached to the attachment body, the securement member capable of having selectively secured thereto a securement chain, where the chain attachment member is pivotal along a second plane, the second plane generally parallel to the first plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Eric J. Stanifer, Richard W. McCoy
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Publication number: 20170151845Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a device and method for controlling sway of a trailer utilizing a global positioning system (GPS) device to detect a speed of a vehicle, a rate gyro to detect a sway angle of the vehicle, and a controller coupled to the GPS device and the rate gyro. The GPS and the rate gyro provide the speed and the sway angle to the controller and the controller outputs a brake command if either a first condition is satisfied or a second condition is satisfied.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Roger Allcorn, John S. Meadow
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Publication number: 20170151846Abstract: A method and system provide guided control of a hitching operation between a tow vehicle and a trailer. Dynamic pixel images are collected of the first and second hitch devices using a camera. The position of the second hitch device is determined using the controller. A first graphical overlay to the dynamic pixel images is displayed, with the first graphical overlay, e.g., guidelines, depicting a path of the tow vehicle. A distance between a calibrated position of the first hitch device and the determined position of the second hitch device is calculated and a second graphical overlay is displayed on zoomed-in images when the calculated distance is less than a calibrated distance. The second graphical overlay provides indicia of the positions of the first and second hitch devices. A control action executes when the second graphical overlay indicates substantial overlap or concentric alignment of the indicia of the respective positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Michael A. Wuergler, Robert D. Sims, III, Mohannad Murad, Luis A. Reyes Lopez
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Publication number: 20170151847Abstract: A railgear guide unit assembly for a road vehicle comprises a pair of rail wheels coupled to an axle, a first pair of pivotal links, and a second pair of pivotal links, wherein both pairs of pivotal links are coupled to the axle at one end. The assembly further comprises a pair of railgear pressure mechanisms, wherein the railgear pressure mechanisms each comprise an outer guide assembly, an inner guide translatable within the outer guide assembly, and a spring coupled to a first end of the inner guide to provide a compressive force on the inner guide. One end of each of the pair of pivotal links is coupled to a respective inner guide such that a movement of the inner guides of respective railgear pressure mechanisms corresponds to a movement of the respective pair of pivotal links.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Anthony M. Letukas
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Publication number: 20170151848Abstract: An air spring with damping characteristics for a suspension assembly of a heavy-duty vehicle includes a first chamber, a second chamber and an intermediate chamber. The intermediate chamber is operatively connected between the first chamber and the second chamber. A first means provides restricted fluid communication between the intermediate chamber and the first chamber. A second means provides restricted fluid communication between the intermediate chamber and the second chamber. The first and second means for providing restricted fluid communication between the intermediate chamber and the first and second chambers, respectively, provide damping characteristics to the air spring during operation of the heavy-duty vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Damon Delorenzis
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Publication number: 20170151849Abstract: A vehicle height adjustment system includes: a vehicle height adjustment actuator provided for each wheel of a vehicle; a pressure medium intake and exhaust device configured to supply and exhaust a pressure medium to and from the vehicle height adjustment actuator; and a vehicle height adjustment unit including a computer, the vehicle height adjustment unit configured to: adjust a vehicle height by controlling the pressure medium intake and exhaust device, the vehicle height being a distance between the wheel and a vehicle body; adjust the vehicle height when a get-in estimation condition is satisfied; and limit a number of times the vehicle height is adjusted within a set period to a number of times smaller than a set number of times.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Hideki OHASHI, Katsuyuki SANO, Jun TOKUMITSU, Ryo KANDA, Shogo TANAKA
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Publication number: 20170151850Abstract: Embodiments of the invention address the area of predictive suspension control system for a vehicle, particularly a two-wheel vehicle such as a motor cycle or a scooter. The system includes a stereo sensor unit which for generating image data, a computing unit which extracts a relevant image portion from the image data based on future vehicle path data, and calculates road unevenness on a future vehicle path of the vehicle based on the generated image data. A suspension control unit generates an adaptation signal for adapting the suspension based on the calculated road unevenness. The computing unit adapts a search direction of a stereo algorithm or a correlation area of the stereo algorithm based on a lean angle of the vehicle to generate the three-dimensional partial image data from the relevant image portion, and fits a road model to the three-dimensional partial image data to calculate the road unevenness.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Jörg DEIGMÖLLER, Nils EINECKE, Herbert JANSSEN, Oliver FUCHS
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Publication number: 20170151851Abstract: A shock absorber assembly that includes a piston rod damper is provided. The shock absorber includes a partially hollow screw acting as a telescoping tube for the piston rod damper, a coil spring at least partially surrounding the screw, a nut affixed to the screw and acting as a spring seat for an end of the coil spring and a motor drive for actuating the nut to selectively compress or decompress the spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Nicholas R. Alpers, Matthew R. Burk, Eric J. Ford
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Publication number: 20170151852Abstract: A suspension system includes: suspensions that respectively include vehicle height control actuators; a pressure medium supply-discharge device; and a vehicle height controller configured to control the pressure medium supply-discharge device to control vehicle height, wherein a magnitude of resistance that is generated during a change in the vehicle height at one or more of the suspensions is larger than a magnitude of resistance at another one or more of the suspensions, and the vehicle height controller is configured to execute vehicle height control for the wheel that corresponds to the one or more of the suspensions with the large magnitude of the resistance prior to vehicle height control for the wheel that corresponds to the other one or more of the suspensions with the small magnitude of the resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Hideki OHASHI, Jun TOKUMITSU, Ryo KANDA, Shogo TANAKA, Kohtaroh OKIMURA
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Publication number: 20170151853Abstract: A stabilizer-bar holding device includes a bracket and a body for a vehicle, which hold a stabilizer bar. A normal line that is normal to each of a pair of mounted surfaces of a pair of mounted portions of the body is inclined with respect to an up and down direction of the vehicle. A holding surface of a holder of the body has a first holding surface that is a flat surface greater than each of the pair of mounted surfaces in angle of inclination with respect to the up and down direction. An up and down plane extending in the up and down direction through a central axis of the stabilizer bar extends through the first holding surface in a state in which the stabilizer bar is held by the stabilizer-bar holding device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yuma SAIKI, Satoshi UCHIDA
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Publication number: 20170151854Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) module, for a HVAC system, mountable to a work machine, the HVAC module comprising a housing having at least one air outlet and at least one air inlet communicable with ducting on the work machine for conveying air into and out of the operator cab of the work machine. The module also includes a mounting assembly for pivotably attaching the housing to the work machine. The housing is moveable between an operating position where the outlet and inlet are in contact with a ducting interface on the work machine, and a maintenance position, where the housing is pivoted upwards to disconnect from ducting interface of the work machine to allow access to underlying components of the work machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty Ltd.Inventors: Brendan Smith, Michael Wolfert, Leon White
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Publication number: 20170151855Abstract: An apparatus and a method for controlling a cooling fan of a vehicle are capable of preventing a fan motor from being damaged by locking the fan motor in cold weather conditions. The apparatus includes: a fan motor driving the cooling fan; and a controller generating an operation signal for controlling the cooling fan and providing the operation signal to the fan motor, where the controller confirms an ignition-off time for which an ignition was turned off when the ignition is turned on, confirms a change rate of an air conditioner refrigerant pressure for a measurement time when the ignition-off time exceeds a decision-possible time and an intake air temperature is present within a predetermined temperature, and locks the fan motor depending on the change rate of the air conditioner refrigerant pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Yeoung Jun Kim, Man Hee Park, Taewan Kim, Dong Seok Oh
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Publication number: 20170151856Abstract: When performing dehumidification heating of a space to be air-conditioned, a refrigeration cycle device is switched to a refrigerant circuit in which a flow of a refrigerant flowing out of an interior radiator is branched, and one of the branched refrigerants is decompressed by an interior expansion valve to evaporate in an interior evaporator, while the other of the branched refrigerants flows into a high-pressure side refrigerant passage of an internal heat exchanger and is then decompressed by an exterior expansion valve to evaporate in an exterior heat exchanger. Further, in the refrigerant circuit, a flow of the refrigerant flowing out of the interior evaporator and a flow of the refrigerant flowing out of the exterior heat exchanger are merged into a low-pressure side refrigerant passage of the internal heat exchanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Mikiharu KUWAHARA
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Publication number: 20170151857Abstract: In a vehicle air conditioning apparatus, during a cooling operation, and a cooling and dehumidifying operation, a refrigerant flows through an outdoor heat exchanger, flows through a supercooling radiator, and then flows into a radiator to absorb heat. During a heating operation, the refrigerant flows through a heat exchanger and then is sucked into a compressor without passing through the supercooling radiator. During a first heating and dehumidifying operation, the refrigerant flows through another radiator, flows through the supercooling radiator, and then flows into another heat exchanger to absorb heat.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: Sanden Holdings CorporationInventors: Kenichi SUZUKI, Hidenori TAKEI
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Publication number: 20170151858Abstract: A controller for an electric heating device comprising a support element and a busbar which is secured on the support element and which is connected to an SMD component in an electrically conductive manner. The busbar is part of an initially single-part stamped metal plate with a severed connecting piece, which separates the metal plate into a supply element and a discharge element, the elements being connected together in an electrically conductive manner solely via the SMD component. Also disclosed is a method of producing an electric heating device generally as described above such that the supply element and the discharge element are produced from the supply element region and the discharge element region on the stamped metal plate, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Andreas Bilhöfer, Bohlender Franz, Albert Reger, Andreas Schwatzer, Daniela Weber
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Publication number: 20170151859Abstract: A transport refrigeration unit and a method for controlling the transport refrigeration unit, wherein the transport refrigeration unit has a controller device for operating a compressor of the transport refrigeration unit with a continuously-variable speed, which allows the compressor to run continuously but with a smooth gradient range of speed variations. The controller device allows the transport refrigeration unit to have a start-stop operation stage, continuous run operation stage, and/or a cycle-sentry operation stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: David J. DYKES, Ross T. NELSON, James E. CONDE
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Publication number: 20170151860Abstract: A vehicle enclosure (14) and method and system of installation using an adhesive-backed attachment device (1) having a base (4) with an adhesive backing (10) and a stud (12) or a socket (2) that engages a conventional a conventional snap (8). The adhesive-backed attachment device is preferably flexible so that it may be attached to uneven surfaces of a vehicle, such as a golf cart (15). The adhesive-backed attachment device eliminates unsightly brackets, drilling or screwing into the golf cart and cuts down on installation time of golf cart enclosures. The studs and sockets may also be integrated into a new roof (14) for retrofitting an existing golf cart.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Eric R. Schneider
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Publication number: 20170151861Abstract: A car sunshade may include a supporting frame and a sunscreening fabric enclosed by the supporting frame. In one embodiment, the supporting frame of the car sunshade is made of a predetermined polygonal shape, depending on the shape of the car window. The supporting frame can be made by a resilient material, so it can be slightly bent to snap on the car window. The supporting frame may have an upper and a lower side, and the user can align and insert the lower side into the lower receiving groove, slightly bend the sunshade to insert the upper side into the upper receiving groove, and slight move the sunshade to the side groove. The sunscreening fabric can be extended and the sunshade can be perfectly secured in the frame of the car window without using any additional equipment, suction cups, or adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Muhammad Hamza Aslam
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Publication number: 20170151862Abstract: An arrangement having a cover for a vehicle roof which is raisable for opening using deployment means in the rear region and is displaceable toward the rear over the vehicle. The deployment means has a sliding member displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle in a guide rail by means of a drive and a deployment rod having a coupling element. The deployment rod is displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by means of the sliding member, which deployment rod in the closed position of the cover is coupled to the sliding member. The deployment means has a pocket in relation to the guide rail configured to be stationary and in terms of the shaping is adapted to the coupling element of the deployment rod. The deployment means has a coupling element and a locking slotted link.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Dominik HÖLZEL
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Publication number: 20170151863Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle includes a closure element supported by an operating mechanism. The operating mechanism comprises a driving slide, slidably guided in a guide rail, a front support attached to the closure element and guided by the guide rail, a support member which is slidably connected to the closure element, and a curve part on the stationary part including a guide track having a vertical component and extending rearwardly beyond a rear edge of the roof opening. The guide rail, driving slide, connecting element, support member and curve part on the stationary part are positioned outside the seal between the closure element and the stationary part. The connecting element is connected to the driving slide and support member in a manner such that it is movable at least partly in substantially vertical direction with respect to the guide rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Marcel Johan Christiaan NELLEN, Rainer Gerhard JUNGLING
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Publication number: 20170151864Abstract: Rigid panel sections can include a rigid panel, a first frame member, a second frame member and a coupling mechanism. The rigid panel can have a first face, a second face opposite the first face, and an edge therebetween. The first face can having a first margin adjacent the edge and the second face can have a second margin adjacent the edge. The first frame member can be disposed along at least a portion of the edge and can have a first flange overlying the first margin. A second frame member, distinct from the first frame member, can be disposed along at least a portion of the edge and can have a second flange overlying the second margin. The coupling mechanism connecting the second frame member and the first frame member together can be positioned outboard of the edge. Methods of assembling the rigid panel sections are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: Extang CorporationInventors: Jerome J. FACCHINELLO, Charles A. FABROS
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Publication number: 20170151865Abstract: A power transmission system of a vehicle may include a first input shaft selectively connected to an engine, a second input shaft as a hollow shaft, enclosing the first input shaft without rotational interference with the first input shaft, and selectively connected to the engine, a speed change portion including first and second planetary gear sets, each planetary gear set including three rotation elements, and four rotation shafts directly connected to at least one rotation element among the rotation elements of the first and second planetary gear sets, a motor/generator, an output shaft, and control elements including two clutches disposed at positions where the first and second input shafts are selectively connected to an output shaft of the engine, and two brakes disposed at positions where two rotation shafts among the four rotation shafts are selectively connected to a transmission housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventors: Wonmin CHO, Seong Wook HWANG, Woochurl SON, Hyun Sik KWON, Jae Chang KOOK, Seongwook JI
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Publication number: 20170151866Abstract: A system for controlling an air flap of a vehicle such as a commercial bus is intended to control an opening degree amount of an air flap installed for cooling an engine mounted in the vehicle. The system controls an open amount of the air flap when the vehicle enters a specified stop section such as a bus stop of a bus service route, so that the transmission of hot air and noise of the engine to pedestrians is minimized.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Seung Ho Choi
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Publication number: 20170151867Abstract: A fuel tank system 12 includes: a communicating pipe 30 that has plural open portions 54A and 54B positioned higher than a full level inside a fuel tank 14 and communicates the inside of the fuel tank 14 with a canister 32; and a valve member 42 that is disposed outside the fuel tank 14 and, on the basis of a state of inclination of fuel detected by a fuel inclination sensor 60, closes the communicating pipe corresponding to an open portion predicted to be positioned in the fuel and opens the communicating pipe corresponding to an open portion predicted to be positioned in a gas layer section.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Shuichi ASO, Shinsuke KINOSHITA
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Publication number: 20170151868Abstract: An anti-siphoning device, particularly for preventing the extraction of fuel from tanks, the anti-siphoning device includes a ring provided with an axial tube and with which an additional ring is associable which is coupled to the tank. The device further includes the first end of a duct which protrudes within the tank associated rotatably with the axial tube and is provided, axially and at the second end, with an ogive which is adapted to guide and direct the flow of the fuel according to a fluid stream. Elements are further provided for spacing apart the ogive from the inner lateral surface of the duct.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: LAGO ACCESSORI S.R.L.Inventors: Fabio LAGO, Giovanni LAGO
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Publication number: 20170151869Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards systems, vehicles, and assemblies that include an prime mover, a transmission, and a coupler. The coupler couples the prime mover and the transmission. A preferred embodiment includes a system for forming a rigid body that includes a rotational prime mover and a transmission assembly. The transmission assembly transmits at least a portion of the rotational energy from the prime mover to a driven member at a frequency. The system includes a first and a second bridging member. Coupling the first bridging member to the second bridging member forms a symmetric bridge or coupler. The symmetric bridge is symmetric about a first plane of symmetry. Furthermore, coupling a first portion of the bridge to the rotational prime mover and coupling a second portion of the bridge to the transmission assembly forms the rigid body. The rigid body further includes the bridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Brian G. Eck
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Publication number: 20170151870Abstract: Disclosed are an electric vehicle chassis and an electric vehicle using the electric vehicle chassis. The electric vehicle chassis comprises a frame system (2), a steering motor damping system (13), a wheel system (12), a steering system (3) and a braking system (14), wherein the wheel system (12) comprises a left front wheel (121) using a hub motor, a left rear wheel (123) using a hub motor, a right front wheel (122) using a hub motor, and a right rear wheel (124) using a hub motor; and the steering motor damping system (13) comprises a left front steering damping motor (131), a right front steering damping motor (133), a left rear steering damping motor (135) and a right rear steering damping motor (137). Driving the wheels with the hub motors can omit a traditional mechanical transmission system, so as to simplify the structure of the chassis, reduce the weight of the chassis, and also reduce the mechanical transmission loss, thereby improving the power utilization efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2014Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: Shenzhen Zhilun Driving Technology for Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shugang GONG, Xiaoling LI, Zhen LI, Dandan LUO, Meng ZHANG
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Publication number: 20170151871Abstract: One implementation of a vehicle power transfer unit (PTU) assembly—such as thatfor an automobile—includes an input shaft, a planetary gear set, an intermediate shaft, a ring gear, and an output gear. The planetary gear set includes a sun gear, multiple planet gears, and an annular gear. The sun gear is attached to a housing of the vehicle PTU and does not rotate in use. The planet gears are interconnected to the input shaft and are driven by the input shaft. The annular gear is in turn driven by the planet gears. The intermediate shaft is interconnected to and driven by the annular gear. The ring gear is interconnected to the intermediate shaft, and the output gear is driven by the ring gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2014Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Austin R. Gerding
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Publication number: 20170151872Abstract: A vehicle driveline system (100) is provided comprising a differential (120) having an input (102), a front output (106) connecting to a front axle (12) and a rear output (104) connecting to a rear axle (14). The vehicle driveline system (100) further comprises an actuator (130) which is configured to control the operation of the differential (120) between a first mode, in which the front output (106) is disconnected from the input (102), and a second mode, in which the front output (106) is connected to the input (102).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems ABInventors: KRISTOFFER NILSSON, HENRIK NILSSON
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Publication number: 20170151873Abstract: An axle drive mechanism includes a driving toothed wheel, a drive mechanism housing, a differential cage, a differential gear, a first and a second output shaft, and at least one shiftable torque transmission device. The at least one shiftable torque transmission is disposed between the driving toothed wheel and the first output shaft and includes a torque transmission region. The torque transmission region is at least partially disposed between said differential cage bearings in the axial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Gero BANSEMIR, Hans RASTEL, Dirk STAMMANN