Patents Issued in August 17, 2017
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Publication number: 20170232795Abstract: This invention relates to a tire with a tread of a rubber composition that promotes a combination of winter traction at low temperatures and for promoting wet traction. The tread rubber composition contains a combination of low surface area silica and high softening point traction resin. Elastomers for the tread rubber composition are comprised of high cis 1,4-polybutadiene rubber and styrene/butadiene rubber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Nihat Ali Isitman, Pascal Patrick Steiner, Manuela Pompei, Philippe Schmit, Georges Marcel Victor Thielen
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Publication number: 20170232796Abstract: There is provided a tire comprising a tire frame that is formed of a resin material and has a circular form, wherein the resin material comprises a thermoplastic elastomer having a structure including a hard segment (HS) and a soft segment (SS), which repeat alternately, in which a number of repeating units in one molecular chain is from 2 to 10, each of the repeating units being a pair of the hard segment (HS) and the soft segment (SS), the thermoplastic elastomer having a number average molecular weight of from 45,000 to 160,000.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2015Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventor: Yuki ITOH
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Publication number: 20170232797Abstract: A tire is provided in which there is no detriment to the ease of work when fitting onto a rim and removing from a rim, even when the tire is provided with a sealing layer. A pneumatic tire (10) includes a tire frame member (12) formed in a circular shape and made of a resin, and a sealing layer provided by filling a cavity (34) formed inside the tire frame member (12) with a sealant (38).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2015Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Seiji KON, Yoshihide KOUNO
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Publication number: 20170232798Abstract: This steel cord for reinforcing a rubber article includes one core strand having a two-layer twisted layer structure formed by intertwining a plurality of steel filaments, and a plurality of sheath strands having a twisted layer structure formed by intertwining a plurality of steel filaments. The sheath strands are intertwined around the core strand, a core of the core strand is formed by two core filaments, and the diameter of outermost layer sheath filaments forming an outermost layer sheath of each sheath strand is greater than the diameter of filaments inside the outermost layer sheath of the sheath strand.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2015Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATIONInventor: Hideto SUZUKI
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Publication number: 20170232799Abstract: A pneumatic tire comprises an inner circumferential groove and an outer circumferential groove in a tread portion and extending in a tire circumferential direction. A land portion between circumferential grooves is defined by the inner and outer circumferential grooves. The pneumatic tire includes first and second auxiliary grooves disposed in the tire circumferential direction that communicate with the inner and outer circumferential grooves, respectively, and terminate within the land portion between circumferential grooves. The first auxiliary grooves and the second auxiliary grooves have a non-intersecting, alternating arrangement. At least one narrow groove is disposed between adjacent first auxiliary grooves. At least two narrow grooves are disposed between adjacent second auxiliary grooves. The at least two narrow grooves between second auxiliary grooves are disposed in a greater number than the number of the at least one narrow groove between first auxiliary grooves.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2015Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventor: Naoko Suzuki
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Publication number: 20170232800Abstract: A pneumatic tire 1 is provided in a tread portion 2 with a circumferential land region 6 provided with transverse sipes 15 extending across the entire width of the circumferential land region. Each of the transverse sipes 15 comprises an arc-shaped first portion 18 convexed toward one side in the tire circumferential direction and an arc-shaped second portion 19 convexed toward the other side in the tire circumferential direction and connected with the first portion 18 so as to have a wavy configuration. The transverse sipes 15 include a first transverse sipe 16 of which first portion 18 is deeper than the second portion 19 thereof, and a second transverse sipe 17 of which second portion 19 is deeper than the first portion 18 thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.Inventor: Yoshiaki KANEMATSU
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Publication number: 20170232801Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes a projection formed on a surface of a tire side portion. The projection includes a top surface, a front side surface which is a side surface of the projection on a front side in a tire circumferential direction, and a front side edge portion formed by interconnection of the top surface and the front side surface. The front side edge portion is inclined with respect to a straight line passing the front side edge portion when viewed from a tire width direction. A tip end angle which is an angle formed by the top surface and the front side surface at the front side edge portion is equal to or smaller than 100°.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: TOYO TIRE & RUBBER CO., LTD.Inventors: Takeshi Miyamoto, Hiroshi Nashio
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Publication number: 20170232802Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes a projection formed on a surface of a tire side portion. The projection includes a top surface, and first and second side surfaces respectively forming a side surface in a tire circumferential direction. A first side edge portion, where the top and first side surfaces intersect, has an inclination to a tire radial direction viewed in a tire width direction. A second side edge portion, where the top and second side surfaces intersect, has an inclination to the tire radial direction as viewed in the tire width direction. A first tip end angle made by the top surface and the first side surface on the first side edge portion, and a second tip end angle made by the top surface and the second side surface on the second side edge portion are 100° or less. The rotational direction of the pneumatic tire is not designated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: TOYO TIRE & RUBBER CO., LTD.Inventors: Takeshi Miyamoto, Hiroshi Nashio
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Publication number: 20170232803Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes a projection formed on a surface of a tire tread portion. A thickness of the projection, which is a distance from the surface of the tread portion to a top surface of the projection, is smaller than a width of the projection, which is a size of the top surface in a tire circumferential direction. The width of the projection is equal to or more than 10 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: TOYO TIRE & RUBBER CO., LTD.Inventors: Hiroshi Nashio, Takeshi Miyamoto
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Publication number: 20170232804Abstract: Durability of a pneumatic tire is enhanced by effectively promoting heat radiation by air cooling. A plural of projections are comprised on a surface of a tire side portion. The projection comprises a front side surface which is a side surface of a tire rotational direction side and an outer end surface which is a side surface of a tire outer radial direction side. The front edge portion intersects a straight line extending in a tire radial direction as viewed in a tire wide direction. A tip angle made by the top surface and the front side surface on the edge portion of the projection is equal to or less than 100°. The outer end surface comprises a projection having an inclination side surface which is inclined in a tire rotating rivers direction toward a tire outer radial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: TOYO TIRE & RUBBER CO., LTD.Inventors: Takeshi Miyamoto, Hiroshi Nashio
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Publication number: 20170232805Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes a plurality of projections formed on a surface of a tire side portion at an interval in a tire circumferential direction. A thickness of the projection is smaller than a width of a top surface of the projection in a tire circumferential direction. The thickness is a distance from the surface of the tire side portion to the top surface of the projection. The width of the projection is 10 mm or more. The interval of the projections is 3 times or more and 10 times or less as large as the thickness of the projection.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: TOYO TIRE & RUBBER CO., LTD.Inventors: Hiroshi Nashio, Takeshi Miyamoto
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Publication number: 20170232806Abstract: A pneumatic tire (1) includes a mechanical fastener (3) formed of at least two or more fastener components (3a, 3b) and attached to a tire inner surface (2). In such a pneumatic tire (1), the two or more fastener components (3a, 3b) of the mechanical fastener (3) are fixed with a resin reinforcement member (7) sandwiched therebetween, the resin reinforcement member (7) including at least one layer of a resin film or resin sheet including any of: (a) a resin or a resin composition made of a blend of resin and an elastomer; (b) a resin or a resin composition made of a blend of a resin and an elastomer including arranged fibers; and (c) a resin or a resin composition made of a blend of a resin and an elastomer with short fibers compounded therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2015Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Hayato Sakamoto, Yoshiaki Hashimura, Atsushi Tanno
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Publication number: 20170232807Abstract: The invention relates to a tire pressure monitoring unit for arranging within a motor vehicle tire for sensing the tire filling pressure, wherein the tire pressure monitoring unit has a housing, in which electronic parts and at least one pressure sensor are arranged, wherein the housing has an air inlet, by means of which the tire filling pressure is applied to the pressure sensor, wherein the housing is designed as a multi-component plastic inj ection-molded part, in particular a two-component plastic injection-molded part, wherein a first component forms a lower housing shell and an upper housing shell and wherein a second component forms a seal between the air inlet and the pressure sensor. The invention further relates to a method for producing a tire pressure monitoring unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: HUF HUELSBECK & FUERST GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Igor GORENZWEIG, Stefan MONIG
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Publication number: 20170232808Abstract: Described is a device for locking a rim of a wheel to a wheel-holder unit (4) equipped with a supporting plate (12) and a hollow rotary shaft having an end portion projecting in a cantilever fashion from the supporting plate (12), comprising: a centring cone (16) having a through hole; a clamping rod (11) having at a first end a clamping element (10) which can be inserted inside the hollow shaft to prevent a movement of the clamping rod (11) along a first axis (A) of the wheel-holder unit (4), and having at a second end a threaded portion; a clamping element (17) coupled to the threaded portion and which can be rotated for translating along an axis of the clamping rod; a centring flange (23) operatively interposed between the centring cone (16) and the clamping element (17).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2015Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventor: GIULIO CORGHI
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Publication number: 20170232809Abstract: An amphibious pumping vehicle has a floatable vehicle body, a ground engaging propulsion structure, a fluid pump, a plurality of fluid nozzles comprising a first fluid nozzle connected by a fluid conduit to the fluid pump and at least one second fluid nozzle connected to the fluid conduit, a valve structure in the fluid conduit, the plurality of fluid nozzles and the valve structure co-operating to provide directional control and motive power for the vehicle when floating, and a power source configured to provide power to both the ground engaging propulsion structure and the fluid pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Nuhn Industries Ltd.Inventor: Ian Nuhn
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Publication number: 20170232810Abstract: A removable axle assembly for transporting a load bearing frame includes an axle mounting structure configured to be removably attached to an axle mount. The axle mounting structure includes an inner surface that is aligned with a tapered surface of the axle mount. One or more fastening devices are attached to a clamping structure. In response to securing the one or more fastening devices, the clamping structure is configured to exert a compression force that maintains contact between the tapered surface of the frame support structure and the inner surface of the axle mounting structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Entro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Shawn R. SMITH, Harlan B. SMITH
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Publication number: 20170232811Abstract: An axle assembly for transporting a load bearing frame includes a first axle operably coupled to an axle mount of the load bearing frame by a first articulation structure, and a second axle spaced a distance from the first axle and operably coupled to the axle mount by a second articulation structure. The first articulation structure is rotationally coupled to the axle mount by a first articulation connection, and the second articulation structure is rotationally coupled to the axle mount by a second articulation connection. A suspension system is operably coupled to both the first articulation structure and the second articulation structure. In a first mode of operation, the suspension system forms a substantially rigid connection between the first articulation structure and the second articulation structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Entro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Shawn R. SMITH, Harlan B. SMITH
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Publication number: 20170232812Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilizer for a vehicle which is installed between a pair of wheels of the vehicle and includes a first bar disposed to extend in a width direction of the vehicle; an actuator supported by a vehicle body of the vehicle and coupled to the first bar and a first connecting member to move the first bar in the width direction of the vehicle; and a second bar having one side connected to the first bar and the other side connected to one side of a wheel supporter which supports one wheel of the pair of wheels of the vehicle, wherein, when the first bar is moved in the width direction of the vehicle, the other side of the second bar is moved so that the one side of the wheel supporter is moved in an upper direction or a lower direction of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventor: Junho SEONG
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Publication number: 20170232813Abstract: An air-conditioning unit of a motor vehicle may include a fan, an evaporator, and a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger may be arranged downstream of the evaporator. The evaporator and heat exchanger may both be arranged in a housing. The air-conditioning unit may also include a first bypass channel bypassing the evaporator. The first bypass channel may be arranged centrally on a side of the evaporator. A width of the first bypass channel may be smaller than a width of the side of the evaporator on which the first bypass channel is arranged.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Philipp Kullen, Thorsten Moellert, Michael Sickelmann, Vincenzo Venezia
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Publication number: 20170232814Abstract: A vehicle air-conditioning apparatus that exhibits improved energy saving performance is provided. In addition, a vehicle with such a vehicle air-conditioning apparatus is provided. The vehicle air-conditioning apparatus includes a cooler provided in a first air passage, and a first air-sending device including a motor and a fan provided in the first air passage, and configured to drive the fan with the motor to thereby generate an airflow that flows into a vehicle interior through the first air passage. At least a part of an outer surface of the motor is located outside the first air passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2015Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Akinori YAMAMURA, Masatoshi URAKAWA
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Publication number: 20170232815Abstract: An air outlet of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) system of a vehicle includes a duct and a plurality of primary vanes. The duct has an inlet aperture for receiving an airflow from the HVAC system, and an outlet aperture that is open to a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The plurality of primary vanes are coupled to the duct at the outlet aperture. Each primary vane has an asymmetrical airfoil shape including a leading edge and a trailing edge. The leading edge is disposed within the duct and upstream of the trailing edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Kenneth S Deneau, Adam T Woodward, Calin Marginean
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Publication number: 20170232816Abstract: An air-conditioning system of a motor vehicle may include a fan, an evaporator, and at least one heat exchanger. The evaporator may be arranged downstream of the heat exchanger and may both be arranged in a housing. An air-conditioning system may also include a first bypass duct that bypasses the heat exchanger and a first flap arranged within the first bypass duct. The heat exchanger may be able to be switched off and may be able to be regulated with regard to a heat output of the heat exchanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Philipp Kullen, Thorsten Moellert, Michael Sickelmann, Vincenzo Venezia
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Publication number: 20170232817Abstract: A system is disclosed for conducting energy from a refrigeration trailer to a truck for controlling temperature in the truck. The system comprises a refrigeration unit coupled to the trailer for cooling a first chamber of the trailer. The refrigeration unit has a first heat exchanger configured to cool a fluid. A second heat exchanger is disposed in a second chamber and is in fluid communication with the first heat exchanger in a coolant loop. An air moving device in the second chamber is operable to convey cold air from about the second heat exchanger to cool the second chamber (e.g., a truck cabin). A heater can provide heat for conveying into the second chamber. A power source in the refrigeration unit can power the air moving device and the heater, and other electronic devices associated with the truck. Associated methods are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventor: David Hutchison
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Publication number: 20170232818Abstract: In order to provide a motor vehicle, the roof of which is composed of a transparent material at least in some sections, wherein persons located in the motor vehicle are cooled by means of escaping air, air outlet openings are formed on both sides on opposite roof frame longitudinal segments, in each case in accordance with the number of seat rows. Air lines are provided, which convey air conditioned by at least one present air conditioning system to at least one air outlet opening. Sensors that detect occupancy of the present seats by a person are provided, and a controller for the present air conditioning system is provided, which adjusts an air conditioning system from the number of present air conditioning systems in such a way that an air flow having a predetermined temperature and having a predetermined air outlet speed is applied to an upper region of a person located on a seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventor: Stefan WIEDEMANN
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Publication number: 20170232819Abstract: A method is provided for pressure equalization when shutting a vehicle door or tailgate, wherein the door or tailgate is designed to close an opening into a vehicle interior, in particular to enable loading or unloading or entering or exiting. An airflow can be conveyed into the vehicle interior from outside the motor vehicle interior through an air inlet opening via an air inlet system. The air inlet opening can be closed via a closure device. The method detects a vehicle standstill mode; detects an opened vehicle door or tailgate; controls the closure device of the air inlet opening; and opens the air inlet opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Bernhard SCHOLZ, Karsten MEINDL, Michael NIRSCHL
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Publication number: 20170232820Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a deflector for use with a vehicle air intake system that directs air from a vehicle exterior to a vehicle interior. The deflector can include a base configured for attachment to a region of an interior wall of an air compartment adjacent a perimeter of a drain. The deflector can also include a barrier wall connected to the base and including an inner surface that is disposed over the drain when the base is attached to the interior wall of the air compartment. The barrier wall can be shaped to define a concavity between the drain and the inner surface. The barrier wall can define an air stream opening that is disposed to direct air traveling from the drain and through the concavity toward a section of the interior wall of the air compartment that opposes a shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Thomas MITCH, Marc POWERS, Kyle MIHOK
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Publication number: 20170232821Abstract: An ejector-type refrigeration cycle includes an ejector module integrated with a gas-liquid separation device. A length of an inlet pipe that connects a liquid-phase refrigerant outflow port of an ejector module to a refrigerant inflow port of an evaporator is shorter than a length of a suction pipe that connects a gas-phase refrigerant outflow port of the ejector module to a suction port of the compressor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2015Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: DENSO CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroshi KATAOKA, Shun KURATA, Isamu TAKASUGI, Haruyuki NISHIJIMA, Youhei NAGANO, Yoshiyuki YOKOYAMA
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Publication number: 20170232822Abstract: An ejector-type refrigeration cycle includes an ejector module integrated with a gas-liquid separation device. The ejector module is disposed outside an area that overlaps with an engine when viewed from a vehicular upper side. Further, the ejector module may be disposed outside an area overlapping with the engine when viewed from the vehicular front side, and the ejector module may be disposed outside of side members in a vehicle width direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2015Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Isamu TAKASUGI, Hiroshi KATAOKA, Haruyuki NISHIJIMA, Yoshiyuki YOKOYAMA, Youhei NAGANO
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Publication number: 20170232823Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an air supply arrangement for a vehicle, the air supply arrangement comprising an air supply duct, an ionising member located in the air supply duct and a passive collecting member located in the air supply duct downstream of the ionising member, wherein a shortest path length of an air flow between the ionising member and the collecting member is in the range of from 20 to 70 centimeters (cm), preferably in the range of from 25 to 50 cm. The disclosure further relates to an external portion of such an air supply arrangement and a vehicle with such an air supply arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Anders Lofvendahl, Stefan Winter, Alexander Warda, Erik Andersson
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Publication number: 20170232824Abstract: An illuminated window assembly that includes a glass substrate; a light barrier over the substrate having a reflective interior-facing and a tinted exterior-facing surface; a light-diffusing element over the barrier having first and second opposed edges; and an LED source or spaced LED sources configured to direct incident light into the first opposed edge. Further, a thickness of the element at the first opposed edge is greater than a thickness at the second opposed edge. The LED sources can also be directed into both the first and second opposed edges, wherein a thickness of the element at the first and the second opposed edge is greater than a thickness between the opposed edges.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Hongen Tu, Scott Holmes Dunham, Paul Kenneth Dellock
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Publication number: 20170232825Abstract: A sunshade for a roof in vehicle, a vehicle, and a method for sun shading in a vehicle are provided. The sunshade includes a freely positionable sunshade element for the partial blocking of sunlight, which by sliding in a translucent opening in the roof can be positioned in such a manner that dazzling a person in the vehicle by sunlight irradiating through the opening can be prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Aziza U. Ismailova, Ulugbek Ismailov
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Publication number: 20170232826Abstract: A quick release assembly for a side roll tarp is disclosed. The assembly has a roll-tube coupler connected to a roll-tube for rolling and unrolling the side roll tarp. A drive coupler is connected to a shaft of a motor, the drive coupler fitting within an opening in the roll-tube coupler. The drive coupler has a first groove and second groove circumferentially around an exterior of a circular shaft below a head portion of the driver coupler. A quick release pin traverses through a pair of tangential openings in the body of the roll-tube coupler to engage the first or second grooves of the drive coupler, wherein the driver coupler is engaged with the roll-tube coupler when in the first groove allowing the motor to drive the roll-tube and disengaged from the roll-tube coupler when in the second groove allowing the roll-tube to be rotated independently of the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Bud Michel, Steven Koenders
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Publication number: 20170232827Abstract: An inner weather strip including: a main body part including at least an exterior lateral wall and a top wall; a seal lip provided on an outer surface of the exterior lateral wall; and a top wall lip provided on an outer surface of the top wall, wherein at least one longitudinal direction end portion of the inner weather strip is provided with an end surface wall, and wherein the end surface wall has a size equal to or larger than a size of an area surrounded by: the seal lip; the main body part; the top wall lip; and a line connecting a tip end of the seal lip and a tip end of the top wall lip, and has a joining part at which the end surface wall and at least a part of an longitudinal direction end surface of the top wall lip are integrally joined.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicants: TOKAI KOGYO CO., LTD., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Atsushi OGAWA, Takanori USUI
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Publication number: 20170232828Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for an electric motor arrangement in a chassis of a battery electric vehicle. In one embodiment, a front chassis for a battery electric vehicle comprises a structural frame including two parallel sidewalls and a first portion of a vehicle articulation joint and an electric motor coupled between and in face-sharing contact with each of the two parallel sidewalls.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Patrick Lee JANSEN, Gregory Benton BADDERS, Paul DEAHL
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Publication number: 20170232829Abstract: A fuel cell vehicle comprises a fuel cell stack that is mounted in a housing box placed on a front or rear side of a passenger compartment. The fuel cell stack is housed in a stack casing, and the stack casing is mounted on a frame of the housing box via a stack mount. The stack mount includes: a stack-side bracket provided in the stack casing; a frame-side bracket provided in the frame; and a fixing member configured to fix the stack-side bracket and the frame-side bracket together.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Masahiko NISHIKAWA, Hiroaki NISHIUMI
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Publication number: 20170232830Abstract: A stud assembly is coupled between an underhood propulsion system and an underhood cover in order to manage energy from an external force applied to the underhood cover. The underhood cover is coupled over the underhood propulsion system. The stud assembly is coupled between the underhood propulsion system and the underhood cover and includes a polymeric isolator and a stud coupled to the polymeric isolator. The stud includes a shank and a head coupled to the shank. The head is coupled to the polymeric isolator. The stud assembly includes a boss coupled to the underhood cover. The boss is disposed adjacent the polymeric isolator. The shank includes a bending initiator feature in order to allow the shank to bend when the underhood cover is subjected to an external force.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: David B. Waskie, Jason M. Miller
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Publication number: 20170232831Abstract: A vehicle drive device that includes a body case that accommodates at least the rotary electric machine; an inverter case joined to the body case; and an inverter case cover joined to the inverter case; wherein an inverter housing that accommodates the inverter device is formed in a space enclosed by at least the inverter case; wherein a connection terminal electrically connecting the rotary electric machine and the inverter device is disposed in the inverter housing; wherein the case outer wall is formed by a first outer wall, a second outer wall, and the inverter case cover, the first outer wall being an outer wall of the body case, the second outer wall being an outer wall of the inverter case; and wherein a supply port and a discharge port for liquid refrigerant for cooling the inverter device are formed on the second outer wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: AISIN AW CO., LTD.Inventors: Hiromichi AGATA, Tatsuyuki UECHI, Tomoyuki SUZUKI
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Publication number: 20170232832Abstract: A hybrid powertrain mechanism includes: a first epicyclic train having first and second sun gears and a planetary gear to be coupled to the first and second sun gears; a second epicyclic train having third and fourth sun gears and a planetary gear to be coupled to the third and fourth sun gears; a first electric machine having one end coupled to the second sun gear; a second electric machine having one end coupled to the fourth sun gear; a first clutch having one end coupled to another end of the first electric machine; a second clutch having one end coupled to another end of the first clutch and another end coupled to the third sun gear; and an engine coupled to the first sun gear. Various driving modes are provided by changing the states of the first and second clutches and the operating modes of the first and second electric machines.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Jui-Tang TSENG, Yun-Jui CHUNG, Ching-Huei WU, Sheng-Feng TSAI
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Publication number: 20170232833Abstract: A strap adjustment mechanism may include a pin with a pin opening that is insertable into a looped portion of an end of a strap. The strap adjustment mechanism may also include a fastener support assembly that has a first member and a second member. The second member is configured to translate along a central axis relative to the first member in response to rotation of the first member. The first member includes a first opening substantially collinear with the central axis of the second member, and the second member includes a second opening substantially collinear with the central axis of the second member. The strap adjustment mechanism further includes a strap attachment member that is insertable through the first and second openings of the first member and the second member. The strap attachment member is configured to engagably couple to the pin via the pin opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Cummins Emission Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ken Hummel, Raghunath Thakar, Scott Ehlenfeldt
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Publication number: 20170232834Abstract: A fuel tank and a method for producing a fuel tank for a motor vehicle. The fuel tank is designed as a blow-molded hollow plastic member, into the interior of which a functional component support is introduced. The support, to which functional components, such as a fuel pump, a level indicator or valves can be secured, includes at least one supporting leg to be supported on an inner face of the hollow plastic member delimiting the interior thereof. The supporting leg of the functional component support is designed to include a connection point to which a functional component can be connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Volkswagen AktiengesellschaftInventor: Axel DIESTELHORST
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Publication number: 20170232835Abstract: A fuel tank for a motor vehicle, which can be designed as a blow-molded hollow plastics tank, into the interior of which a functional component support is inserted, to which are fastenable functional components, for example a fuel pump, a level indicator or valves, and which is supported on opposite inner sides of the fuel tank wall via at least two strut arrangements spaced apart from each other in a longitudinal direction of the support. The functional component support has at least one compensating portion which is positioned between the two strut arrangements and with which a length compensation between the functional component support and the fuel tank takes place in order to dissipate mechanical component stresses.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Volkswagen AktiengesellschaftInventors: Axel DIESTELHORST, Ralf BERLIN, Markus ROWITZ, Ingo ROHS
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Publication number: 20170232836Abstract: A retainer that holds a fuel nozzle holder is mounted to a filler pipe. The retainer includes: a first attaching portion mounted at the filler pipe; an opening located at a first end of the retainer, which is closer to a center of the filler pipe than a second end; and a holding portion having engaging holes. The fuel nozzle holder includes: a second attaching portion having a cylindrical shape and including two engaging pieces engaged in the engaging holes and located on opposite sides in a circumference of the second attaching portion. The engaging pieces are each surrounded by a groove at three sides and joined to the second attaching portion on one, and the two engaging pieces are different from each other in terms of a maximum value of a length in a circumferential direction of the second attaching portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicants: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.Inventors: Motoyasu KITO, Hiroyuki YAMADA, Shinji SHIMOKAWA, Atsushi SEKIHARA, Yoshinari HIRAMATSU
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Publication number: 20170232837Abstract: A filler pipe is attached to a retainer that holds a fuel nozzle holder. The retainer includes: a first attaching portion attached to an inlet portion of the filler pipe; a holding portion having an engaging hole; and an opening positioned at a first end of the retainer, which is closer to a longitudinal center of the filler pipe than a second end is. The fuel nozzle holder includes: a second attaching portion and including an engaging piece that engages the engaging hole; and a main body extending from the second attaching portion toward the longitudinal center of the filler pipe. The engaging piece is surrounded at three sides by a groove having a U-shape. The engaging piece is connected to the second attaching portion on the main body-side. The holding portion extends toward the longitudinal center of the filler pipe to cover the groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicants: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.Inventors: Motoyasu KITO, Akihito HIRUNAGI, Shinji SHIMOKAWA, Atsushi SEKIHARA, Yoshinari HIRAMATSU
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Publication number: 20170232838Abstract: A filler tube, which is capable of satisfying required functions suitably in compliance with the bellows and non-bellows cylindrical base while securing weld strength and fuel-permeation resistance property in the weld face, is provided. A filler tube includes a non-bellows cylindrical base with a total thickness of from 2 to 4 mm, a bellows with a total thickness of from 0.5 to 3 mm, and a flange having a total thickness of from 3.5 to 5 mm, and including an end face to be welded to a fuel tank. The non-bellows cylindrical base, the bellows, and the flange include inner layers formed so as to have a thickness accounting for from 40 to 60% of the total thicknesses, and formed of high-density polyethylene (or HDPE) serving as the major constituent, intermediate layers exhibiting fuel-permeation resistance property, and outer layers protecting the intermediate layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Sumitomo Riko Company LimitedInventors: Tomoyuki FUKUYASU, Makoto SHIMOJO, Atsuo MIYAJIMA, Kazuki HATANAKA
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Publication number: 20170232839Abstract: A vehicle transfer case is provided including input and output shafts mounted within a housing, a secondary shaft selectively driven by the output shaft, a first hub having an inner diameter splined section having a first extreme neutral position with exclusive torsional engagement with the output shaft, and in a second intermediate high position having torsional engagement with the output shaft and input shafts, and in a third extreme low position having exclusive torsional engagement with the input shaft. A second hub is provided, rotatably mounted on the first hub and axially fixed therewith. The second hub is torsionally fixed to the output shaft, and a shift fork is provided to translate the second hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Michael R. PALAZZOLO, Paul M. RIGGS
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Publication number: 20170232840Abstract: A transfer case includes primary and secondary output shafts, along with a secondary torque transfer mechanism and a locking mechanism, which are configured to selectively couple the primary and secondary output shafts. The secondary torque transfer mechanism comprises a sprocket coupled to the secondary output shaft, and a plate clutch coupled to the sprocket to selectively form a friction coupling with the primary output shaft. The locking mechanism selectively couples the primary output shaft to the sprocket, and includes a locking sleeve and an actuator that moves the locking sleeve between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the locking sleeve forms a first splined connection with the primary output shaft and forms a second splined connection with the sprocket. In the second position, the locking sleeve forms the first splined connection with the primary output shaft and forms a second splined connection with the sprocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Larry A. Pritchard, Thaddeus R. Kopp, Jr., Branden L. Reeves, Philip J. Francis, Joseph D. Mastie
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Publication number: 20170232841Abstract: A vehicle includes a fuel pump configured to deliver fuel to an internal combustion engine. The vehicle also includes an accelerometer configured to detect acceleration of a vehicle component. A plurality of sensors are provided about the vehicle for detecting conditions that would indicate aggressive driving. At least one controller is provided and is in communication with the fuel pump, the accelerometer, and the sensors. The at least one controller is programmed to adjust a fuel pump shutoff threshold to an adjusted shutoff threshold in response to one or more conditions indicating aggressive driving. The at least one controller then shuts off the fuel pump in response to the acceleration exceeding the adjusted shutoff threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: John W. JENSEN, Mahmoud Yousef GHANNAM, David James BAUCH, Howard CHURCHWELL
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Publication number: 20170232842Abstract: A head up display cluster arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a dashboard disposed within a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. The dashboard includes an instrument cluster surface disposed above a steering column of the motor vehicle. An image source is disposed on, or adjacent to, the dashboard. The image source emits an illuminated image. A mirror is positioned to reflect the emitted illuminated image onto the cluster surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: SACHIKO KOBAYASHI, PATRICK HANSLITS, DONALD ALLEN TURNER, DAVID LYON, GARY L. BRADDOCK, NARAYANI MITAL
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Publication number: 20170232843Abstract: A decorative part for a vehicle display device includes a substrate body that is molded by synthetic resin and a mirror surface that is formed on a surface of the substrate body, in which the mirror surface is formed so that mirror surface roughness becomes larger than 0 and equal to or smaller than 0.35 ?m and a ratio of a wavelength becomes equal to or larger than 1:600 and equal to or smaller than 1:6000 in the case of an amplitude of 1, the amplitude being captured by a ratio of the amplitude corresponding to an average height of an undulation waveform and the wavelength corresponding to an average length of the undulation waveform in an undulation curve in which a cutoff value from a surface shape is 250 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Tatsuya HATTORI, Teruomi SANO
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Publication number: 20170232844Abstract: A vehicle display system 1 that displays information in an inner region 11a of a movable body 10, wherein a guide device 30 includes a guide rail 32 that shifts the movable body from an upright position P1 to a tilt position P2 in a direction of a first driving force, and shifts the movable body from the tilt position to the upright position in a direction of a second driving force, and the guide rail includes an arc-shaped guide portion 33 that guides the guided portion at the time of initial application of the first driving force and at the time of final application of the second driving force, and a linear guide portion 34 that guides the guided portion after initial application of the first driving force and until final application of the second driving force.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventor: Tomohiro Sugiyama