Patents Issued in November 29, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180339705
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a drivetrain and multiple motors. The drivetrain includes at least one wheel, and is mechanically connected to the motors. The vehicle additionally includes multiple control modules communicatively connected to the motors. The control modules include a power control module per motor. Each power control module is assigned a motor, communicatively connected to the assigned motor, and configured to operate the assigned motor. In response to a traction event, the control modules are configured to switch from a drive mode to a traction control mode. In the drive mode, the power control modules are configured to operate the respective assigned motors to contributorily satisfy at least one propulsion demand global to the vehicle. In the traction control mode, one of the control modules is configured to operate the motors to contributorily satisfy at least one propulsion demand global to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Sheldon Z. Brown, Giorgio L. Zoia, Takehito Yokoo
  • Publication number: 20180339706
    Abstract: An override system of a vehicle includes a command module configured to: receive a concentration of a chemical in a driver's body measured using a chemical measurement device of the vehicle; and when the concentration of the chemical is greater than the predetermined concentration of the chemical, prevent movement of the vehicle. An override module is configured to, in response to receipt of user input indicative of an override request while the concentration of the chemical is greater than the predetermined concentration of the chemical, selectively generate a command to override the prevention of movement of the vehicle. The command module is further configured to, in response to the command, selectively allow movement of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: William A. BIONDO, David T. Proefke, Fred W. Huntzicker
  • Publication number: 20180339707
    Abstract: A method and electronic control unit having a functional module are provided for controlling the auto-hold function and the parking brake function in a motor vehicle, by use of a single common operating element. When the parking brake function is switched on at a standstill, the auto-hold function is simultaneously activated. When the accelerator pedal is actuated, a switched-on parking brake function is automatically switched off without the actuation of the operating element, wherein the auto-hold function remains activated. In addition, when switching off the parking brake function at a standstill, the auto-hold function is also deactivated via the actuation of the operating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Andreas SCHARTNER
  • Publication number: 20180339708
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for a lane assist system that prepares the vehicle to move from a current lane to an adjacent lane. The lane assist system includes a sensor for detecting one or more surrounding vehicles in an adjacent lane and an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is connected to the sensor. The electronic control unit is configured to predict or determine predict or determine that the vehicle intends to or is moving from a current lane to an adjacent lane. The electronic control unit is configured to determine one or more locations of the one or more surrounding vehicles in the adjacent lane, and control operations of the vehicle to prepare the vehicle for a lane change to a first open space or area in the adjacent lane based on the one or more locations of the one or more surrounding vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Benjamin M. Geller
  • Publication number: 20180339709
    Abstract: A system for controlling a vehicle navigating a roadway, including a perception module that generates sensor data and outputs a cost map and traffic data associated with traffic objects, a behavior planning module that receives the cost map and the traffic data from the perception module and generates planner primitives, a training module that receives the cost map and the traffic data from the perception module, receives driver input from a vehicle operator, and trains the behavior planning module, a local planning module comprising a set of task blocks that receives the cost map from the perception module and the planner primitives from the behavior planning module, selects a task block, and generates control commands using the selected task block; and a control module comprising an actuation subsystem, wherein the control module receives the control commands from the local planning module and controls the actuation subsystem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Kartik Tiwari, Stefan Seltz-Axmacher
  • Publication number: 20180339710
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is configured to execute a first program, a second program, and a third program. The first program is configured to recognize an object present around a vehicle, the second program is configured to store information related to the recognized object as time-series map data, and the third program is configured to predict a future position of the object based on the stored time-series map data. The first program and the third program are configured to be (i) first, individually optimized based on first training data corresponding to output of the first program and second training data corresponding to output of the third program, and (ii) then, collectively optimized based on the second training data corresponding to the output of the third program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Daisuke Hashimoto
  • Publication number: 20180339711
    Abstract: A vehicle can include throttle, braking, and steering systems. The vehicle can further include a computing system that obtains, from one or more sensors, data representing one or more of a velocity or an acceleration of the vehicle. The computing system can further determine an estimated weight of the vehicle based on the one or more of the velocity or the acceleration of the vehicle, and autonomously operate the throttle, braking, and steering systems of the vehicle based on the estimated weight of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Donald Burnette
  • Publication number: 20180339712
    Abstract: An on-trip monitoring system for an on-demand transportation service can receive log data from autonomous vehicles operating throughout a given region. Based on a set of triggering conditions, the on-trip monitoring system can transmit switching commands to cause the AVs to switch between software versions and/or operative modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Dima Kislovskiy, David McAllister Bradley
  • Publication number: 20180339713
    Abstract: A method for assisting a transportation vehicle occupant located in a transportation vehicle wherein user information regarding the behavior and/or the state of a transportation vehicle occupant and transportation vehicle parameters of the transportation vehicle are gathered. The gathered user information and transportation vehicle parameters are combined and jointly analyzed and at least one behavior pattern of the transportation vehicle occupant is determined from the jointly analyzed user information and transportation vehicle parameters. The behavior pattern is stored together with the user information. In a subsequent gathering of user information, this user information is compared with the user information behavior pattern previously stored. When there is conformance with the behavior pattern, a transportation vehicle function is automatically carried out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Esref KÖSE, Ahmed ALI, Sebastian GEHRLING, Jens KAMPERMANN, Sarah STRYGULEC, Sven KLOMP, Jessica APFEL, Sandra JÜRGENSMEIER, Wolfgang THEIMER, Ernst ZIELINSKI
  • Publication number: 20180339714
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle driving system includes a control that autonomously controls the vehicle. The control, upon receipt of a destination geographical location, controls the vehicle to travel to the destination geographical location, and wirelessly receives data pertaining to driving conditions relevant to the route being traveled by the vehicle. Responsive to the received driving conditions data, the control determines a geographic location ahead of the vehicle along the route where driving of the vehicle by an occupant of the vehicle is desired. When the vehicle is traveling along the route and toward the determined geographic location and is within a threshold time and/or distance to the determined geographic location, the control informs the occupant of distance to and/or time of travel to the determined geographic location so the occupant is prepared to take over control of the vehicle and drive the vehicle upon the vehicle reaching the determined geographic location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: G. Edzko Smid, John Fiaschetti, Ronald R. Renaud, Alan Cordeiro
  • Publication number: 20180339715
    Abstract: A sensory stimulation system within an interior of an autonomous vehicle (AV) can obtain maneuver data representing one or more maneuvers to be performed by the AV. For each respective maneuver of the one or more maneuvers, the system can determine one or more visual outputs to provide a passenger of the AV with a sensory indication of the respective maneuver, and then output the one or more visual outputs via the display system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew Sweeney, Emily Bartel
  • Publication number: 20180339716
    Abstract: A compressor module, as a component of a refrigerant cycle device, is attached to a casing that houses a refrigeration cycle device. The compressor module includes a compressor that compresses refrigerant, a supporting member that supports the compressor, a vibration-reducing rubber body that is attached to the supporting member, ancillary equipment that is added to the compressor, a base supporting the supporting member via the vibration-reducing rubber body and supporting the ancillary equipment with a portion of the base other than the portion supporting the supporting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tetsuya TANAKA, Kenichi HASHIZUME
  • Publication number: 20180339717
    Abstract: An axlebox for a railway vehicle, having a housing provided with a through bore extending along a central axis, a bearing unit housed in the bore, and a back cover. The back cover and housing are fixed together by special manufactured shapes so as to minimize spare parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: François Champalou, Thierry Le Moigne
  • Publication number: 20180339718
    Abstract: A railroad measurement system includes a railroad track powered measurement device providing measurement signals of electrical quantities across rails of a railroad track; a wayside control device adapted to receive the measurement signals provided by the railroad track powered measurement device; and a communication network interfacing with the railroad track powered measurement device and adapted to transmit data, wherein the railroad track powered measurement device is adapted to transmit the measurement signals of the electrical quantities via the communication network, and the wayside control device is adapted to receive the measurement signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Brian Joseph Hogan
  • Publication number: 20180339719
    Abstract: A locomotive decision support architecture and control system interface aggregating multiple disparate datasets. Locomotive operators suffer from extremely high stress levels due to the tremendous responsibilities of their jobs. They are responsible not only for safely delivering cargo along with rolling stock, but also for the safety of the populations and the environment they travel through, all while trying to maintain a schedule and maximize profits for the company. The systems, methods, and apparatus is designed to provide an enhanced visibility of the operating environment and decision support tools to enable the operator to react to emergent conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: William Joseph Loughlin
  • Publication number: 20180339720
    Abstract: A railroad track inspection system has multiple track scanning sensors, a data store, and a scan data processor. The scan data processor provides automatic analysis of the track scan data to detect track components within the scan data from a predetermined list of component types according to features identified in said scan data. The track scanning sensors, data store and scan data processor are attached to a common support structure for mounting the system to a railway vehicle in use. An inertia sensor and common master clock are used to make corrections to the output of the track scanning sensors to accommodate dynamic forces in use. The inspection system may be provided in a single housing for mounting to a conventional passenger/freight rail vehicles and may operate automatically in an unattended mode. The location of track components and/or defects may be logged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Sameer Singh
  • Publication number: 20180339721
    Abstract: When an event prevents a train from moving along a route in a nominal direction, this method makes it possible to cause it to circulate in an opposite direction by: selecting (120) an origin zone and an output signal; drawing (130) a pseudo-route on the successive zones between the origin zone and the output signal; opening (140) the pseudo-route by associating a sub-route with each zone, corresponding to the reservation of said zone for said train; informing (150) the train that it must circulate in the opposite direction; determining (160) a movement authorization for the train from sub-routes that are open and a list of obstacles that is updated regularly; sending (180) the movement authorization to the train, the determination (160) and transmission (170) steps being iterated until the train crosses the output signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Mathieu BRESSON, Javier BALLESTEROS
  • Publication number: 20180339722
    Abstract: A system for controlling grade of automation (GOA) of train operation includes an onboard information recording unit that is used to record a first set of GOAs; an onboard switch of GOA of train operation that is used to switch a value of GOA of train operation of the train; an onboard train positioning information acquisition unit that is used to collect current positioning information of the train; and an onboard controlling and processing unit that is used to determine a current GOA relating to the train.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: COORDEM TRANSPORT TECH. CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Mancang HOU
  • Publication number: 20180339723
    Abstract: A hand truck assembly for transporting an object includes a frame that is selectively manipulated. A plate is coupled to the frame to support an object thereby facilitating the object to be lifted. A pair of first wheels is each rotatably coupled to the frame. Each of the first wheels rolls along the support surface thereby facilitating the object to be transported. A second wheel is rotatably coupled to the frame and the second wheel selectively supports the frame when one of the first wheels is damaged. A pair of handles is each coupled to the frame for gripping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Juel Bolden
  • Publication number: 20180339724
    Abstract: A motor control system includes a first MCU and a second MCU. The first MCU includes an error detection unit, a resolver digital converter, and a first PWM generation unit. The resolver digital converter includes an encoder unit, which generates encoder pulses based on angle information and outputs the encoder pulses to the second MCU. The error detection unit outputs an error signal to the second MCU, when an error is detected in the first MCU. The first MCU controls the resolver digital converter to operate using a backup clock supplied from the second MCU.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: Renesas Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Takuro NISHIKAWA, Takao KOIKE, Shinya ABE
  • Publication number: 20180339725
    Abstract: An estimated axial force computation circuit of a control device has an axial force computation circuit that computes an axial force that acts on a steered shaft on the basis of a current value of a steering motor. The estimated axial force computation circuit has a friction compensation circuit, an efficiency compensation circuit, and a gradient compensation circuit as static characteristic computation circuits that compensate for an effect of the static characteristics of a steering mechanism on the axial force computed. The estimated axial force computation circuit has a filter as a dynamic characteristic computation circuit that compensates for an effect of the dynamic characteristics of the steering mechanism. The filter removes, from the axial force, an effect of the viscosity and the inertia of the steering motor. The axial force after compensation is used to control a reaction force motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: JTEKT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takashi KODERA, Masayuki KITA
  • Publication number: 20180339726
    Abstract: An electronic control unit where an external watch dog timer (WDT) can always normally detect an abnormality (a failure) to a micro controller unit (MCU) related to a built-in self-test (BIST) function and which can maintain safety of a system. The control unit includes an external WDT to detect an abnormality of the MCU, a reset circuit to reset the MCU when the external WDT detects the abnormality of the MCU, and an ON/OFF control section to turn a gate of the semiconductor switching device on or off in accordance with the external WDT. The inverter is stopped by turning the gate off via the ON/OFF control section when the external WDT is a disable state. When the abnormality of the MCU is not detected in an enable state, the inverter is driven by turning the gate on via the ON/OFF control section. When the abnormality of the MCU is detected, the inverter is stopped by turning the gate off via the ON/OFF control section and the MCU is reset by the reset circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicants: NSK Ltd., TOSHIBA ELECTRONIC DEVICES & STORAGE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shin KUMAGAI, Nobuhiko ANDO, Kyosho URYU, Takahiro YAMAZAKI
  • Publication number: 20180339727
    Abstract: The power steering device is configured to: apply a required assist force only from a first electric motor until a predetermined period elapses, which is a period from a time point at which a driver starts steering to a time point at which a second-electric-motor drive start condition, which is a condition for starting drive of a second electric motor, is satisfied; when the predetermined period has elapsed, apply the required assist force from the first electric motor and a hydraulic actuator; and adjust an assist force by the first electric motor so that the assist force by the first electric motor is a value obtained by subtracting an assist force by the hydraulic actuator from the required assist force. As a result, the device can be downsized, and a sufficient required assist force can be generated from an initial stage of the steering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Masao UEYAMA
  • Publication number: 20180339728
    Abstract: A coordinate obtaining unit of an automatic steering control apparatus obtains a subject-vehicle coordinate point indicating a current position of a subject vehicle, and a target coordinate point indicating a target position of the subject vehicle. A subject-vehicle state quantity obtaining unit obtains a subject-vehicle state quantity indicating a traveling state of the subject vehicle. A target trajectory determining unit calculates an interpolation coordinate point for interpolating between the subject-vehicle coordinate point and the target coordinate point or between a target coordinate point previously obtained and a target coordinate point subsequently obtained, and determines a target trajectory of the subject vehicle based on the interpolation coordinate point. A steering controller controls a steering control device of the subject vehicle so that the subject vehicle travels following the target trajectory, based on the subject-vehicle state quantity and the target trajectory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Tetsuharu HAMADA, Shunsuke NAKAJIMA, Rei YOSHINO
  • Publication number: 20180339729
    Abstract: A stator to guide a location-dependent magnetic field around a rotation axis including a first stator ring and a second stator ring arranged concentrically to the first stator ring. First claws project axially from the first stator ring in the direction of the second stator ring and are arranged circumferentially around a rotation axis and at a distance with the first claw gaps engaging in second claw gaps between second claws which are arranged circumferentially around the rotation axis, and protrude axially in the direction of the first stator ring at a distance to the second claw gaps. Each of the first and second claws includes a claw head. In at least one of the first claw gaps and in one of the second claw gaps relative to the corresponding claw head, a stator fastening element is arranged to fasten the first and second stator rings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Sebastian Berner, Miguel Cano, Hans Schmotz
  • Publication number: 20180339730
    Abstract: A method and system is provided for generating a wide-area perception scene graph (PSG) for a motor vehicle. The method and system include collecting sensor information by at least one external sensor having an effective sensor range; processing the sensor information by a perception controller to generate a host perception scene graph (Host PSG); receiving a remote perception scene graph (Remote PSG) transmitted from at least one remote unit proximal to the host vehicle; and fusing the Host PSG with the Remote PSG by the perception controller to generate a Wide-Area perception scene graph (Wide-Area PSG). The Wide-Area PSG may be extended to a portable electronic device by utilizing short-range wireless communications and/or communicated to a remote vehicle by vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications. The V2X communications may include autonomous driving instructions for the remote vehicle to navigate the geographic area represented by the Wide-Area PSG.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey Gene Hovis, Michael Bernhard Szczerba
  • Publication number: 20180339731
    Abstract: A sensor for a motor vehicle having an evaluation unit which is connected to an output of the sensor. The sensor should be able to activate at least one control unit and/or a sensor at low power consumption without significant delay. This is achieved by connecting a switching signal unit to the output of the sensor in parallel with the evaluation unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA
    Inventor: Irle HENNING
  • Publication number: 20180339732
    Abstract: There is provided a vehicle front section structure including: a pair of front side members that extend in a vehicle front-rear direction; a cross member extending between the front side members; outriggers that are provided running in the vehicle front-rear direction at a vehicle upper side of the front side members, with each of the outriggers extending toward a corresponding front side member at a vehicle front side; joining members that are each joined to a corresponding front side member, the cross member, and a corresponding outrigger; and a suspension member that is fixed to a fixing portion provided at each joining member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Shunsuke TAKII
  • Publication number: 20180339733
    Abstract: A dynamic gap at a vehicle interface can be actively managed using an interface seal. The interface can be defined between a first vehicle component and a second vehicle component. A gap can be defined between the first vehicle component and the second vehicle component. The gap can have an associated width. The width of the gap can vary during vehicle operation. An interface seal can be provided at least partially within the first vehicle component. The interface seal can be movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the stowed position, the interface seal can be located substantially entirely within the first vehicle component. In the deployed position, the interface seal can extend at least partially out of the first vehicle component in a direction toward the second vehicle component. As a result, the width of the gap can be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Scott L. Frederick, Scott P. Robison
  • Publication number: 20180339734
    Abstract: A transition region between a first vehicle component and a second vehicle component can be actively managed. In a pick-up truck, the first vehicle component can be a deck and the second vehicle component can be a cabin. A side shield can be movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the stowed position, the side shield can be located within the deck. In the deployed position, the side shield can extend at least partially out of the deck in a direction toward the cabin. Responsive to receiving an input indicating the position for the side shield, the side shield can be caused to be moved into or maintained in the indicated position. In some instances, the input can be provided automatically by the vehicle based on a detected vehicle condition, environment condition, and/or other condition. In some instances, the input can be received from a vehicle occupant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Paxton S. Williams, Scott L. Frederick
  • Publication number: 20180339735
    Abstract: A vehicle rear structure includes a bottom cover disposed rearward of a rear wheel well in a vehicle front-rear direction. The bottom cover includes an air inlet into which air that has flowed from a front side toward a rear side in the vehicle front-rear direction is taken such that the air flows outward in a vehicle-width direction. The bottom cover further includes an air outlet provided at a position outward of the air inlet in the vehicle-width direction. The air outlet is an air outlet from which the air flows from the air inlet outward in the vehicle-width direction is discharged outward in the vehicle-width direction and downward in a vehicle-height direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Fumihiko KISHIMA, Koji Tokuyama, Nozomi Saito
  • Publication number: 20180339736
    Abstract: A modular trailer includes: a front module including a frame, a plurality of axles connected to the frame, and a plurality of wheels connected to each axle; a rear module including a frame, a plurality of axles connected to the frame, and a plurality of wheels connected to each axle; a center module including a frame having a front end and a rear end, the front end removably pinned to the front module and the rear end removably pinned to the rear module, the center module further including a bearing rotatable relative to the frame; and a steering device operatively associated with the bearing and co-acting with at least one of the axles such that rotation of the bearing effects turning of the at least one axle. A towing system and a module of a modular trailer are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: David W. Lutz
  • Publication number: 20180339737
    Abstract: Utility arm apparatuses for securement to a kingpin of a fifth wheel coupling of a trailer and related methods are provided herein. A utility arm apparatus can include an elongate body having an attachment end and a utility end. The attachment end can include a recessed portion for receiving a neck portion of a kingpin of a fifth wheel coupling secured to the trailer such that the utility end extends outward from the kingpin past an end of the trailer. The utility arm apparatus can further include a utility device secured to the utility end of the elongate body such that the utility device is positioned past the end of the trailer when the attachment end of the elongate body is secured to the kingpin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Christopher Drewer
  • Publication number: 20180339738
    Abstract: A tilt management device configured to perform tilt correction. The device measures a direction of tilt using a tilt sensor. Circuitry rotates connected arms to compensate for the measured tilt by modulating a center of mass of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Stephen J. Lesko
  • Publication number: 20180339739
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a straddle type vehicle that uses resin seat rails, and in which attachment parts of footrests for an occupant of a rear seat of a tandem seat are provided to fastening parts of a member connecting right and left seat rails. The straddle type vehicle may includes: resin right and left seat rails extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction; a middle connection member connecting the seat rails to each other; a tandem seat assembled to the seat rails and footrests for an occupant of the tandem seat respectively coupled to the right and left seat rails. A connection part of the middle connection member of the seat rails is provided within a range obtained by vertically extending an outer edge of an attachment part of the footrest coupled to each of the seat rails in side view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: Suzuki Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Naokazu Kondo, Masayasu Wakabayashi, Toshiharu Kanamori, Takahisa Egawa
  • Publication number: 20180339740
    Abstract: A bicycle rack system comprises a main frame configured to be mounted over a rear wheel of a bicycle. The main frame comprises a top platform for accommodating one or more first auxiliary devices, the top platform having a first platform section and a second platform section, at least one of the first and second platform sections configured to accommodate the first auxiliary device, and a lower deck for accommodating one or more second auxiliary devices, the lower deck having a first deck section and a second deck section, at least one of the first and second deck sections configured to accommodate the second auxiliary device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Shawn Getchell
  • Publication number: 20180339741
    Abstract: A map holder system comprising a planar top plate having a plate face surrounded by a rim with one or more tabs disposed about the rim; a coupling plate rotatably coupled with the top plate, the coupling plate comprising a coupling architecture; and a mounting bracket removably coupled with the coupling plate via one or more coupling heads that are configured to engage with and removably couple with the coupling architecture of the coupling plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Kevin Hethcote
  • Publication number: 20180339742
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a fender, a storage compartment, and a first retaining wall. The fender has an inner surface, an outer surface, and a through hole connecting the inner surface and the outer surface. The storage compartment has a bottom plate. The bottom plate of the storage compartment is located at a side of the outer surface of the fender and at least covers the through hole. The fender is located below the storage compartment in a top-bottom direction of the vehicle. The first retaining wall is disposed on the outer surface of the fender and surrounds at least a portion of the through. A portion of the first retaining wall is closer to a front of the vehicle than the through hole in a front-rear direction of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Hsiu-Huang Lin, Chia-Hao Chang
  • Publication number: 20180339743
    Abstract: A kick scooter includes an interconnecting member at a bottom of a deck; two links pivotably attached to two ends of the interconnecting member respectively; two biasing members in the interconnecting member and each having one end urging against one link; and a steering angle adjustment mechanism including a positioning member secured to the interconnecting member, an internally threaded member secured to the deck, an adjustment screw secured to the internally threaded member, a first bifurcation member disposed through a compression spring, the first bifurcation member having one end secured to the positioning member and the other two hooked ends secured to one end of the compression spring, and a second bifurcation member disposed through the compression spring, the second bifurcation member having one end secured to an end of the adjustment screw and the other two hooked ends secured to the other end of the compression spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Anita Wu
  • Publication number: 20180339744
    Abstract: A conversion bicycle apparatus includes a chassis. The chassis includes a main tube. The chassis additionally includes a head tube. The chassis additionally includes a seat tube. The chassis additionally includes a rear fork. The rear fork includes a first fork arm and a second fork arm. The chassis additionally includes an attachment receiver. The attachment receiver is located proximate to a junction of at least the main tube and the rear fork. An attachment assembly is reversibly couplable to the attachment receiver via one or more protrusions and one or more corresponding apertures. The attachment assembly is additionally reversibly couplable to the attachment receiver via one or more fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Ryan McFarland
  • Publication number: 20180339745
    Abstract: A motorcycle includes a main frame, a seat frame connected to a rear portion of the main frame and extending backward to support a seat, an auxiliary frame reinforcing the seat frame, and an acceleration sensor. The acceleration sensor is supported at a position under the seat frame and above the auxiliary frame in a side view by a bracket extending from the seat frame or the auxiliary frame. Side surfaces of the acceleration sensor are covered with a vehicle body cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Hironori Nakamura, Kyosuke Inada, Tatsuya Seiji, Shohei Miura, Masato Niki
  • Publication number: 20180339746
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns tires and a rim brake system for a wheel fitted with such tires..
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: I.G. CARDBOARD TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
    Inventor: Izhar GAFNI
  • Publication number: 20180339747
    Abstract: A bicycle derailleur is basically provided with a base member, a movable member and an electric actuator. The base member is configured to rotate together with a bicycle sprocket apparatus about a rotational axis of the bicycle sprocket apparatus. The movable member is movable relative to the base member to displace a bicycle chain. The electric actuator is configured to electrically actuate the movable member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Kazutaka NIKI, Takeshi FUJIWARA
  • Publication number: 20180339748
    Abstract: An unmanned semi-submarine, including a main hull; airfoil buoyancy chambers; an antenna; a radar; a propeller; a rudder; and compartments. The airfoil buoyancy chambers include a front buoyancy chamber and a rear buoyancy chamber. The front buoyancy chamber and the rear airfoil buoyancy chamber are longitudinally distributed on the main hull. The radar and the antenna are disposed on the top end of the front buoyancy chamber. The rudder is disposed on the rear buoyancy chamber. The propeller is disposed at the tail of the main hull to drive the unmanned semi-submarine. The horizontal sections of the front buoyancy chamber and the rear buoyancy chamber are symmetrical airfoil. The compartments include a front equipment compartment, a rear equipment compartment, a control equipment compartment, a battery compartment, and a propelling compartment. The compartments are separated from one another using watertight walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Guan GUAN, Yanyun YU, Ming CHEN, Yunlong WANG, Chaoguang JIN, Kai LI, Yan LIN
  • Publication number: 20180339749
    Abstract: Disclosed is an anchor having a fluke, a shank that is connected to the fluke, and a coupling to attach the fluke to an anchor line or anchor chain, wherein the shank has two shank legs each having a straight shank plate with an outer surface that extend on the opposite sides of the plane of symmetry of the anchor and that diverge from the coupling towards the fluke, wherein the fluke has two straight penetration plates with a top surface on the opposite sides of the plane of symmetry of the anchor, wherein the orientation of the outer surfaces with respect to the top surfaces is specified by three angles under narrow ranges to provide excellent penetration properties and an excellent holding capacity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: David Peter VAN DEN ENDE, Victor Maria Wilhelm Gerard REMMERS
  • Publication number: 20180339750
    Abstract: A ground anchor with an upper helical member attached to or near the upper end of an elongated rod near one end and at least lower helical member attached to the elongated rod below and spaced apart from the upper helical member. The upper helical member includes a fixed, lateral spiral-shaped, curved flange. Near or on the outer edge of the curved flange is a continuous or intermittent vertical wall. The lower helical member includes a curved flange similar to the curved flange used on upper helical member. The upper end of the elongated rod engages a torque generating tool that rotates the anchor into the subsea floor until the helical members are embedded in the subsea floor and the upper neck is exposed. A swivel arm may be attached to the neck that attaches to a line that extends downward to a floating buoy or a floating dock. A piling may be longitudinally aligned over the neck and threaded connectors are used to securely attach the piling to the anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Timothy H. Knapp, Lee B. Knapp
  • Publication number: 20180339751
    Abstract: The invention encompasses fire-escape models of off-shore rigs with emphasis on a ‘Detachable Island Rig’ (DIR) instantly unlocked upon a rig-fire, from a permanent ‘under-water basement’, saving property and personnel. The devised ‘water-seal’ of its basement's ‘in-situ’ ‘fire-escape’ entry, not destroyed upon a rig-fire, serves as an exceptional model (named ‘Sumathi Paturu in-situ Model’, after its inventor) for an ‘in-site’ fire-escape with a similar ‘water-seal’ for jack-up rigs without a basement. An ‘off-site’ modular is an unlimited air-source for all ‘fire-escape’ units. A ‘spray-room’ with converging ‘spray-walks’, or ‘spray-tracks’ with ‘track-drives’ or a simpler means of ‘spray-drives’ are safe evacuation accessories workable even with minimal expendable cost and space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Sumathi Paturu
  • Publication number: 20180339752
    Abstract: An unmanned surface vehicle (USV) including a main body; a slideway; and an automatic recovery unit. The slideway includes pulleys, slide rails, sleepers, end plates disposed at two sides of the sleepers, and baffle plates. The automatic recovery unit includes a buoy, a connection rod, a downhaul, an electromagnetic fixer, a winch, an upper cable, a storage box, and a recovery net. The slideway is fixed on the afterdeck of the main body and the tail end of the slideway sticks out the side boundary of the afterdeck. The baffle plates are disposed on the upper end of the end plates. The vertical height of the end plates is larger than the maximum vertical height of the pulleys and the slide rails. The baffle plates on the upper end of the end plates limit the displacement of the buoy in the vertical direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Guan GUAN, Yanyun YU, Ming CHEN, Yunlong WANG, Chaoguang JIN, Kai LI, Yan LIN
  • Publication number: 20180339753
    Abstract: An alert control system includes a memory, and a processor coupled to the memory, wherein the processor is configured to: receive a first input of an anchorage instruction or a second input indicating an anchorage state, and perform, in accordance with the first input or the second input, control to reduce a number of kinds of triggers which output an alert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventor: Takayuki ADACHI
  • Publication number: 20180339754
    Abstract: The invention provides an anti-fouling lighting system (1) configured for preventing or reducing biofouling on a fouling surface (1201) of an object (1200) that during use is at least temporarily exposed to a liquid, by providing an anti-fouling light (211) to said fouling surface (1201), the anti-fouling lighting system (1) comprising: a lighting module (200) comprising a light source (210) configured to generate an anti-fouling light (211); and an energy system (500) configured to locally harvest energy and configured to provide electrical power to said light lighting module (200), wherein the energy system (500) comprises (i) a sacrificial electrode (510), and (ii) a second energy system electrode (520), wherein the energy system (500) is configured to provide electrical power to the lighting module (200) when the sacrificial electrode (510) and the second energy system electrode (520) are in electrical contact with the liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Bart Andre SALTERS, Adrianus SEMPEL