Patents Issued in March 7, 2019
  • Publication number: 20190071117
    Abstract: A motor controller includes a temperature estimator that estimates a temperature of an element in a motor driver circuit that drives a motor, or a temperature of a winding of the motor, and a non-volatile memory that provides a first area and a second area for storing the estimated temperature. The temperature estimator writes the estimated temperature to both of the first area and the second area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventor: Rei Muramatsu
  • Publication number: 20190071118
    Abstract: A device for maintaining a hydraulic pressure, which can be set by a pressure generator, including: an inlet for coupling to the pressure generator; an outlet for providing the hydraulic pressure; at least a first check valve, which is configured to open a flow path from the inlet to the outlet when a first opening pressure is exceeded and to prevent flow in the opposite direction; and a switching apparatus between the inlet and the outlet, wherein the switching apparatus is configured to hold the hydraulic pressure at the outlet if a pressure produced by the pressure generator is greater than a switching pressure, and to reduce the hydraulic pressure at the outlet if a pressure produced by the pressure generator is less than the switching pressure, wherein the switching pressure is less than the first opening pressure. Also described are a hydraulic system, a power-steering system, vehicle, and method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Bernhard Miller, Falk Hecker, Klaus Peterrreins
  • Publication number: 20190071119
    Abstract: An articulated work vehicle in which front and rear frames are linked includes a joystick lever configured to be operated by an operator, a hydraulic actuator driven by hydraulic pressure, a control valve, a force imparting component, and a controller. The joystick lever is usable to set a target steering angle. The hydraulic actuator performs an articulation to change an actual steering angle of the front frame with respect to the rear frame in response to operation of the joystick lever. The control valve controls flow of fluid supplied to the hydraulic actuator so as to make the actual steering angle coincide with the target steering angle. The force imparting component applies an assisting force or a counterforce to operation of the joystick lever. The controller controls the force imparting component so as to generate resistance to operation of the joystick lever based on a start timing of an articulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Yuita TAKENAKA, Masanobu NAKABAYASHI, Masanori IKARI
  • Publication number: 20190071120
    Abstract: Steerable knuckle apparatus and related methods are disclosed. An apparatus includes a steerable knuckle for a vehicle. The knuckle has a first portion to be movably coupled to a yoke of the vehicle and a second portion removably coupled to the first portion. The second portion receives a wheel hub of the vehicle. The apparatus also includes a first aperture disposed on the first portion to receive a first joint for movably coupling the knuckle to the yoke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Joe L. Buchwitz, John Wesley Stanley, Charles Krysztof, James Adam Drozdowski
  • Publication number: 20190071121
    Abstract: A kingpin assembly includes a pin that has a shaft with a spherical member extending therefrom. The kingpin includes a base that has a spherical interior surface which defines an interior area. The interior area includes an open end of the base and is bounded by a closed end of the base. The closed end of the base is opposite the open end. The spherical member is rotatingly disposed in the interior area with the shaft extending away from the open end. The closed end has a torque receiving configuration for receiving a torque applying tool thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: Schaublin SA
    Inventor: Chris Wilhelm
  • Publication number: 20190071122
    Abstract: A drive assembly for a walk-behind, powered device operably couples an engine of the powered device to a mobility assembly to provide mobility of the powered device responsive at least in part to operation of the engine. The drive assembly includes a transmission shaft and a short turning assembly. The transmission shaft selectively receives drive power operably coupled from the engine to drive a first drivable component and a second drivable component of the mobility assembly. The first and second drivable components are disposed substantially at opposite sides of the powered device. The short turning assembly is configured to cause both disengagement of drive power and activation of braking to the first drivable component while drive power is provided to the second drivable component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Kenneth Mandeville, Mike Johnson, Matt King
  • Publication number: 20190071123
    Abstract: A hitch assist system is provided herein. The system includes an imager for capturing images of a rear-vehicle scene containing a trailer and a controller for processing the captured images. A device is disposed at a trailer location and has a display configured to flash a shape at a predetermined frequency and alternating in color. The controller identifies the shape in the captured images to determine the trailer location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Yi Zhang, Erick Michael Lavoie
  • Publication number: 20190071124
    Abstract: A system for monitoring a steering angle of a wheel of a steering assembly of a vehicle may include a sensor cap configured to be coupled to a steering knuckle of the steering assembly at an open end of a bore defined by the steering knuckle such that the sensor cap is mounted for rotation with the steering knuckle about a kingpin. In addition, the system may include a kingpin sensor configured to be coupled between the sensor cap and the kingpin. The kingpin sensor may be configured to detect relative rotation between the steering knuckle and the kingpin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Mike Carter, Aaron Sellars
  • Publication number: 20190071125
    Abstract: A steering assistance device includes a steering wheel to which a driver of a vehicle inputs steering torque, a steering shaft connected to the steering wheel, a steering mechanism configured to convert a rotation of the steering shaft into a steering angle for steering target wheels, a steering actuator configured to drive the steering mechanism such that a steering angle corresponding to a command value is generated, a steering torque sensor configured to detect torque acting on the steering shaft, an information providing unit configured to provide road information of a scheduled passage area extending in a traveling direction of the vehicle, and an electronic control unit configured to control the steering actuator, based on an output of the steering torque sensor and the road information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoji KUNIHIRO, Yoshio KUDO, Takahiro KOJO, Yutaka AOKI, Ryo IRIE, Satoshi TAKAHASHI, Masateru AMANO
  • Publication number: 20190071126
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a driver assistance system to support or automate the transverse control of a vehicle by applying a steering torque to an electrically assisted steering system. The driver assistance system is configured to determine a target value for a course curvature of a movement path of the vehicle, which the transverse control is based through a calculation of a Bézier curve. The calculation uses images of a traffic lane, recorded via a camera, located in front of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Andreas GIERSIEFER, Jens DORNHEGE, Patrick GLET, Christoph KLEIN
  • Publication number: 20190071127
    Abstract: A chassis (200) embodiment having a geometrical structure surrounding the side and upper parts a vehicle (100), and with this geometrical structure, providing high damping effect in case of an accident, and it is characterized in comprising; a lower chassis extension (210) having front arms (211) configured at the upper part of said vehicle (100) and an upper dampener chassis (220) configured on said lower chassis extension (210).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventor: Ertugrul EGEMEN
  • Publication number: 20190071128
    Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a first structural member, a second structural member, and a ridge portion. The first structural member has a first linear expansion coefficient and is provided with a joined portion. The second structural member has a second linear expansion coefficient exceeding the first linear expansion coefficient and is provided with a plurality of joining portions at an outer edge portion of the second structural member, and the joining portions are joined to the joined portion. The ridge portion is formed in the outer edge portion to protrude in a plane intersection direction intersecting with a joining surface of the joining portion and is continuous from one of the joining portions to another one of the joining portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Soshiro Murata, Takashi Sagisaka, Ayaka Kagami, Hiroki Hyodo
  • Publication number: 20190071129
    Abstract: A vehicle roof structure is provided that includes a vehicle body and a roof. The vehicle body comprises a first material, and the roof comprises a second material that is different than the first material. The roof includes a flange. An insert is positioned between the vehicle body and the roof to maintain a gap between the vehicle body and the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventor: Christopher HINZ
  • Publication number: 20190071130
    Abstract: The invention relates to a monobloc part forming a front block for motor vehicle including a structural portion forming an energy absorption system, and a moulded semi-structural portion forming at least an aerodynamic system, the semi-structural portion being overmoulded on the structural portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventor: Stéphane Ginja
  • Publication number: 20190071131
    Abstract: A pick-up truck bed includes a plurality of plates longer in a longitudinal direction than in a transverse direction that are assembled together along longitudinally extending edges to a laterally adjacent one of the plates. The plates each include a plurality of supporting structures longitudinally extending along a length of the plates that support the plates on transversely extending cross-members. A left-side plate defines a left wheel housing cutout, a longitudinally extending central plate includes first and second complementary interlocking features on opposite longitudinally extending sides, and a longitudinally extending right-side plate defines a right wheel housing cutout. The left-side plate includes a first interlocking feature and the right-side plate includes a second interlocking feature that each receive one of the complementary interlocking features of the central plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Dragan B. STOJKOVIC, Joshua Robert HEMPHILL, Jack MARCHLEWSKI, Jeffrey GRAY, Vincent Anthony CHIMENTO
  • Publication number: 20190071132
    Abstract: A fastening body for fastening an underbody liner component to a motor vehicle underbody, the fastening body encompassing a bracing segment having a passthrough opening penetrable along a penetration axis by a fastening means when the fastening body is in the operationally ready state, and having a bracing region, embodied in the surrounding region of the passthrough opening, which is provided for abutment of a counterpart bracing region of the fastening means; a liner segment that is arranged at a distance from the bracing segment and comprises, at least on its outer side facing away from the bracing region, a preferably flat outer surface; and a connecting segment connecting the bracing segment and the liner segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventor: Egon Moos
  • Publication number: 20190071133
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a stamped motor vehicle bodywork or shell-structure component made of an aluminium alloy, comprising the steps of manufacturing a metal sheet or strip with a thickness of 0 to 3.5 mm made of an alloy with the following composition (wt %): Si: 0.60-0.85; Fe: 0.05-0.25; Cu: 0.05-0.30; Mn: 0.05-0.30; Mg: 0.50-0.00; Ti: 0.02-0.15; V: 0.00-0.15; other elements <0.05 each and <0.15 in total, remainder aluminium, with Mg<?2.67×Si+2.87, solution heat treating and quenching, pre-tempering, ageing for 72 hours to 6 months, stamping, tempering at a temperature of around 205° C. with a dwell time of 180 to 480 minutes or tempering at an equivalent time and temperature, painting and “bake hardening” at a temperature of 150 to 190° C. for 15 to 30 min. The invention also relates to a stamped motor vehicle bodywork or shell-structure component, further referred to as “body in white” produced by such a method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Estelle MULLER, Olivier REBUFFET, Guillaume DELGRANGE
  • Publication number: 20190071134
    Abstract: A vehicle lower portion structure includes a resinous floor panel constituting a vehicle cabin floor surface, and a metallic reinforcing member. The reinforcing member is disposed to be bridged between vehicle skeleton members on a lower side of the floor panel and is configured to support a vehicle-mounted object disposed on the lower side of the floor panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tsuyoshi IZUHARA, Shintaro KITAKATA, Kentaro NAKAMURA
  • Publication number: 20190071135
    Abstract: A cargo body includes a floor, a roof, a first sidewall extending between the floor and the roof, and a second sidewall extending between the floor and the roof, the second sidewall cooperating with the first sidewall, the floor, and the roof to define a cargo receiving volume. The floor is defined by at least one composite panel including a core and a pair of skins sandwiching the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventor: Gary L. Fenton
  • Publication number: 20190071136
    Abstract: A tilting system for a suspended cab of a work vehicle includes a hydraulic cylinder coupled to a chassis of the work vehicle at a first end and the suspended cab at a second end. Further, the hydraulic cylinder is configured to extend to drive the suspended cab to rotate from a lowered position to a raised position. In addition, the hydraulic cylinder is configured to be substantially horizontal while the suspended cab is in the lowered position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Alessandro Benevelli, Francesco Paolini, John Cloud, Daniel Seacat
  • Publication number: 20190071137
    Abstract: A lock mechanism for a tiltable operator cab of a machine is provided. The lock mechanism includes a first bracket which receives a first engagement member of the operator cab. The operator cab is pivotably coupled to an end of the machine. A second bracket receives a second engagement member of the operator cab. The second bracket is located at an offset spaced apart from the first bracket. The lock mechanism includes a sliding member having a first locking pin and a second locking pin. The sliding member slides between a first position and a second position. When the sliding member is in the first position, the first locking pin locks the first bracket with the first engagement member, and the second locking pin locks the second bracket with the second engagement member such that the sliding member locks a tilt motion of the operator cab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Deepu Krishnan Venugopal, Ashish Rajiv Honwadkar
  • Publication number: 20190071138
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing a deployable fairing system to a tractor trailer. The deployable fairing system includes an actuator used to extend the deployable fairing from an unextended configuration to an extended configuration to occupy a portion of a gap area that exists between a tractor and an attached trailer. The deployable fairing includes deployable upper and/or lower horizontal assemblies that are pivotally coupled to a frame attached to the tractor/cab, and two side panels that are pivotally coupled to one or both of the upper and lower horizontal assemblies. The deployable upper and lower horizontal assemblies and the two side panels fold in on one another along multiple hinged axes in the unextended configuration, and extend rearward from the top and sides of the tractor in the extended configuration to cover a portion of the gap. The fairing may advantageously flair from front to the rear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel Burrows, Burkley Uwe Kladde, Dagan Alec Trnka, Roger Lawrence LeMesurier, Adam Joseph Baumgartner
  • Publication number: 20190071139
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing a deployable fairing system to a tractor trailer. The deployable fairing system includes an actuator used to extend the deployable fairing from an unextended configuration to an extended configuration to occupy a portion of a gap area that exists between a tractor and an attached trailer. The deployable fairing includes deployable upper and/or lower horizontal assemblies that are pivotally coupled to a frame attached to the tractor/cab, and two side panels that are pivotally coupled to one or both of the upper and lower horizontal assemblies. The deployable upper and lower horizontal assemblies and the two side panels fold in on one another along multiple hinged axes in the unextended configuration, and extend rearward from the top and sides of the tractor in the extended configuration to cover a portion of the gap. The fairing may advantageously flair from front to the rear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel Burrows, Burkley Uwe Kladde, Dagan Alec Trnka, Roger Lawrence LeMesurier, Adam Joseph Baumgartner
  • Publication number: 20190071140
    Abstract: A track drive for outdoor power equipment has a support frame with a centerline and a hub bearing attached to the support frame. A drive sprocket having a nesting interior half and exterior half is attached to the hub bearing, which enables the drive sprocket to rotate relative to the support frame. The drive sprocket is attached to an associated drive hub of a piece of outdoor power equipment. Drive sprocket teeth are spaced radially about the drive sprocket, with a first set of drive teeth attached to the interior half sprocket and located on an interior side of the support frame. A second set of drive teeth are attached to the exterior half sprocket and located on an exterior side of the support frame. The drive sprocket transmits a rotational force to an endless track to rotate the endless track and propel the outdoor power equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC
    Inventor: Peter J. Buchanan
  • Publication number: 20190071141
    Abstract: A recreational off-highway vehicle includes side-by-side passenger and driver seats held within a chassis that is approximately 50 inches wide. The seats sit low in the chassis and are covered by a roll cage. Grab handles are positioned on the sides of the passenger seat. Select large round tubing protects the vehicle, while rectangular tubing frames the portions of the vehicle beneath body panels. The vehicle is powered by an engine rearward of the seats that is connected to a transaxle. The engine and transaxle are isolation mounted together with a portion of the air intake assembly. The vehicle is suited for rough terrain travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Jared Spindler, Mark Esala, Derek Sorenson, Peter Schoenecker, Brian Eck, Andrew Hulstein, Scott Mazour, John Seal, Craig Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20190071142
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an auto mounting system of a door hinge for a vehicle and a method thereof, and more particularly, to an auto mounting system of a door hinge for the vehicle and a method thereof capable of automatically mounting the door hinges on side panels of the vehicle using an auto mounting apparatus of a door hinge to automatically mount the door hinges for front and rear doors on the side panels of the vehicle, thereby improving operation convenience due to the minimization of the number of workers, assembling quality, operating ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicants: Kia Motors Corporation, Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Jun Hee LEE, Dae Won LEE
  • Publication number: 20190071143
    Abstract: A smart handlebar of a rental bicycle includes a handlebar and a controlling apparatus. The controlling apparatus is connected to the handlebar, and has a processor, to which a display, a reader module, a code generating module, a transceiver module, and a positioning module are electrically connected. The code generating module generates a rental code shown on the display to be scanned by a mobile device. The reader module detects and reads a tag device to generate a rental signal accordingly. The positioning module determines a location of the rental bicycle and generates a bicycle location data accordingly. The transceiver module transmits a rental signal to a control system, and receives a control signal from the control system. The rental bicycle can be rented by either the mobile device or the tag device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventor: TENG YAN WU
  • Publication number: 20190071144
    Abstract: A bicycle rental system includes a plurality of rental bicycles, each of which has a locking apparatus, a controlling apparatus, and a parking locker. The locking apparatus is operated to lock the rental bicycle, and the parking locker is able to engage and lock a dock locker of the dock. The controlling apparatus transmits signals to a control system, and receives signals from the control system through a network. The bicycle rental system may return the rental bicycle with or without the docks, and may rent the rental bicycle by a mobile device or a tag device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventor: TENG YAN WU
  • Publication number: 20190071145
    Abstract: A grip heater device includes a display unit provided at a grip and including a first light source and a second light source, and a controller including an electric power control section which controls an amount of electric power to be supplied to the heater in response to an operation of a temperature adjustment member, and a light source control section which controls the first light source and the second light source. The display unit is configured to perform: a first color display, a second color display, and a third color display. The light source control section causes the display unit to perform a temperature display with a blinking pattern corresponding to an amount of the electric power supplied to the heater, by use of the first color display, the second color display, or the third color display, in response to the operation of the temperature adjustment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventor: Tomo Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20190071146
    Abstract: A fluid flow control structure for a bicycle device comprises a fluid chamber structure and a piston. The fluid chamber structure includes a tube member at least partly defining a first chamber, a third chamber, and a fluid passage for changing volumes of the first chamber and the third chamber. The tube member has a longitudinal axis. The fluid passage includes a minimum fluid passage. The piston is movably disposed in the tube member in a telescopic direction of the longitudinal axis. An aperture rate is defined by dividing an area of the minimum fluid passage by a flow rate. The flow rate is defined by fluid volume passing through the minimum fluid passage as the tube member moves relative to the piston at 1.0 mm. The aperture rate is equal to or greater than 0.1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventor: Toyoto Shirai
  • Publication number: 20190071147
    Abstract: A suspension system for a vehicle having a frame with a medial plane and a wheel defining a central plane. The suspension system comprises a wheel carrier rotatably connectable with the wheel and operably connected to the handle bar assembly for transferring steering motion from the handle bar assembly to the wheel, a steering shaft configured to transmit steering motion from the handle bar assembly to the wheel carrier, a plurality of locating arms, each of the plurality of locating arms having a forward end and a rearward end, a forward ball joint connecting the forward end of each of the plurality of locating arms with the wheel carrier and a rearward ball joint connecting the rearward end of each of the plurality of locating arms with the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventor: Bruce Minaker
  • Publication number: 20190071148
    Abstract: A monoshock mount assembly allows conversion of the rear suspension system of a motorcycle from any existing configuration to a monoshock configuration that uses a single shock absorber. The monoshock mount assembly replaces factory-standard frame and suspension components. A body mount assembly attaches to existing attachment points of the motorcycle frame and provides structural support for bodywork, electrical and suspension components, and Other components. A swing arm pivotably attaches to the motorcycle frame and provides a lower shock mount, which may be offset from the centerline of the motor-cycle. An upper brace attaches to the same attachment points as the body mount assembly and provides an upper shock mount that cooperates with the lower shock mount to mount the single shock absorber in a position where the shock absorber can operate normally without contacting motorcycle components supported by the body mount assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventor: Christopher Jahn MOOS
  • Publication number: 20190071149
    Abstract: A bicycle operating device, having a center axis, comprises a mounting structure configured to be press fitted into a free end of a bicycle handlebar; and an operating structure for an operation of a bicycle component, the operating structure being coupled to the mounting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Takafumi Katsura, Takuro Jimbu, Kensuke Tagaya
  • Publication number: 20190071150
    Abstract: An inflatable flotation chamber comprising a seamlessly constructed flexible tube, sealed ends, and a valve for inflation and deflation. Said chamber characterized in that it can be inflated to a relatively high pressure, giving functional shape and independent structural rigidness to the chamber. A watercraft characterized by one or a multitude of such inflatable flotation chambers. A method of constructing such an inflatable flotation chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventor: Tiemen Tobias van Dillen
  • Publication number: 20190071151
    Abstract: The clear view screen includes two transparent disks, of which one is fixed and the other rotates. A camera (28), which in any case looks through the rotating disk (18), is arranged between the two disks or on the side of the fixed disk facing away from the space to be observed. The camera is supplied with power via the power supply unit of the driving device, so that continuous operation is also possible when the camera is arranged in a space not accessible for maintenance, for example between the first and second disks or between the first disk and an uninterrupted separating wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventor: Florian Friedrich
  • Publication number: 20190071152
    Abstract: An arrangement for remotely controlling the position of a trawl door (1) or deflector for seismic surveys comprises an attachment point provided on a movable part (10). The movable part (10) can be moved in relation to a body of the trawl door (1) by means of a remotely controlled actuator. The movable part (10) with the attachment point (15) for a towing line is provided at the body or at a centre rib of the body of the trawl door (1). The movable part (10) with the attachment point can be moved substantially in vertical direction and approximately at right angles in relation to the direction of movement of the trawl door (1) when operated at sea, thereby resulting in an upwards or downwards movement of the trawl door (1) and thereby providing continuous adjustment of depth at which the trawl door (1) operates in the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Peder Stausholm Andreasen, Pétur Jensen
  • Publication number: 20190071153
    Abstract: An extender for holding boating accessories including at least a first limb and a second limb engaged in elbow relationship such that one can be pivoted with respect to the other about a transverse axis. At least one of the limbs includes a swivel portion that is able to turn about a longitudinal axis. At least one locking part moves longitudinally along a respective one of the limbs between locked and unlocked positions. When the locking part is in the locked position, it prevents the swivel portion turning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: Railblaza Limited
    Inventors: Ross Gregory Pratt, Christopher Ross Pratt
  • Publication number: 20190071154
    Abstract: A housing arrangement for floating on water is provided with a plurality of interconnected pontoons—The pontoons have a polygon outline. A plurality of shipping containers are arranged on each of the pontoons. The shipping containers are habitable by providing at least one door and at least one window in the shipping containers and by insulating the walls of the shipping containers. A plurality of gangways interconnects the pontoons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventor: Kim LOUDRUP
  • Publication number: 20190071155
    Abstract: A fin assembly includes a fin body and a fin holder. The fin holder has an elongated channel, a pair of opposing slots, a pair of front guiding grooves and a pair of rear guiding grooves. The pair of front guiding grooves are defined in the opposing sidewalls of a front section of the elongated channel at a horizontal level, and misaligned with a bottom of the elongated channel The pair of rear guiding grooves are defined in the opposing sidewalls of a rear section of the elongated channel above the horizontal level, and are flush with the bottom of the elongated channel Besides, the fin holder defines in its rear wall a horizontal hole with a cross section large enough to cover a space between the pair of rear guiding grooves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventor: Tzong In YEH
  • Publication number: 20190071156
    Abstract: A ballast and de-ballast system and method for an articulated tug barge (ATB) or integrated tug barge (ITB) are described herein. The system includes a tug ballast tank located on the tug, the tug ballast tank being configured to hold ballast water; and a barge trim tank located on the barge, the barge trim tank being configured to hold ballast water. The system further includes at least one umbilical line connecting the tug ballast tank to the barge trim tank. The system is configured to transfer ballast water between the tug ballast tank and the barge trim tank via the at least one umbilical line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventor: Jayant K. Roy CHOUDHURY
  • Publication number: 20190071157
    Abstract: A bunk for a boat lift includes a bottom portion pivotally configured to attach to one or more lifting beams of the boat lift. A top portion is positionably securable to the bottom portion wherein the top portion comprises includes a boat engaging surface having a first end and a second end wherein the first end is a first distance from a midplane of the top portion and the second end is a second distance from the midplane of the top portion. The top portion is positionable into a first position where the boat engaging surface is in a first position relative to the bottom portion and wherein the top portion is positionable into a second position by moving the top portion end for end relative to the bottom portion wherein boat engaging surface is a second position relative to the bottom portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Troy L. Hewitt, Kent M. Evans, James A. Lang
  • Publication number: 20190071158
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a snorkeling mask. The snorkeling mask includes: goggles configured to enable a wearer to see underwater while surrounding the facial region of the wearer; a snorkel configured such that one end thereof is connected to the mouth of the wearer and the other end thereof is exposed out of a water surface; and a connection tube configured to connect the goggles and the snorkel to each other so that the insides of the goggles and the snorkel communicate with each other, and configured such that a portion thereof is inserted into the snorkel to a predetermined length. When an inspiratory breath of the wearer passes over the inserted portion of the connection tube while passing through the inside of the snorkel and being discharged to an outside, moisture inside the goggles passes through the connection tube and is discharged to the outside according to Bernoulli's principle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventor: Gyu Won Lee
  • Publication number: 20190071159
    Abstract: A watersports paddle includes an elongated handle body having a first material, a biased member having a second material more flexible than the first material such that the biased member is more flexible than the elongated handle body, and a paddle blade coupled to the biased member opposite the elongated handle body. The biased member deforms when a force is applied to the biased member with the elongated handle body by pulling the paddle blade through water and reforms when the force is not applied to the biased member by the elongated handle body to store and release energy during use of the watersports paddle. The biased member may be a substantially planar leaf spring or a bowed leaf spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Brandon Henrie, Shawn Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20190071160
    Abstract: A method for controlling a trim-tilt angle of a propulsion unit of a marine outboard motor. The method includes: receiving a request to increase the trim-tilt angle of the propulsion unit; determining a motor operation parameter; determining the trim-tilt angle of the propulsion unit; prior to increasing the trim-tilt angle in response to the request, determining if the propulsion unit is in a trim limit condition; increasing the trim-tilt angle of the propulsion unit in response to the request when the propulsion unit is determined not to be in the trim limit condition; and one of maintaining the trim-tilt angle of the propulsion unit and stopping increase of the trim-tilt angle of the propulsion unit when the propulsion unit is determined to be in the trim limit condition. A method for controlling the trim-tilt angle in view of an over-trim condition of the propulsion unit is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Philip BYLSMA, Benjamin JONES
  • Publication number: 20190071161
    Abstract: An outboard motor performs assist control of assisting rotation of a crankshaft and performs power running rotation speed range expansion control of expanding a power running rotation speed range of a rotary electric machine in a state in which the crankshaft is rotated at a rotation speed within a cranking rotation speed range due to rotation of a rope reel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Jun NOGUCHI, Shiro FUKUDA, Yuki YAMAGUCHI
  • Publication number: 20190071162
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securing aircraft sidewall. One embodiment comprises a hanger for supporting sections of sidewall for an aircraft. The hanger includes an elongated vertical member that attaches to a frame of the aircraft, and sets of keyholes that are each arranged in a vertical pattern along the member and that are each configured to support a corresponding section of sidewall of the aircraft. Each keyhole includes a receptacle dimensioned to receive a fitting from a section of sidewall, and a slot dimensioned to slidably accept the fitting via the receptacle to secure the fitting in place. The slot size of keyholes in each set varies from one end of the vertical pattern to another end of the vertical pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Cory M. Hitchcock, Thomas S. Perkins, Erik Ivar Wiman, Gregory A. Tubbs
  • Publication number: 20190071163
    Abstract: A composite structural member and an arrangement of such composite structural members are constructed to provide a multi-functional under-floor airframe that reacts flight, handling and internal cargo loads, and is capable of absorbing energy when subjected to vertically applied compression loads, such as loads that may be applied in hard landing or crash situations. The composite structural member and arrangement of such composite structural members adds no parasitic weight to the aircraft, i.e., there is no need for additional energy-absorbing systems, structures or mechanism; and is lighter weight as compared to metal. The composite structural member and related parts of the arrangement of such composite structural members are designed to progressively collapse throughout the stroke (or displacement) that occurs when a dynamic compressive load is applied to the structural member and to work together with crashworthy seats to mitigate injuries to occupants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Douglas R. Ludin, Matthew S. Stauffer, Akif Bolukbasi, Eric Schulze
  • Publication number: 20190071164
    Abstract: A method of making an aircraft acoustic structural panel (10) begins with preforming a core honeycomb laminate (12) having preformed foam (3) bonded inside cells (14) thereof by a distinct adhesive (2). The preformed honeycomb laminate (12) is then stacked between opposite top and bottom structural outer laminates (16,18). The stacked honeycomb laminate (12) and outer structural laminates (16,18) are then compressed together under heat and pressure into a unitary structural panel (10) having the core honeycomb laminate (12) integrally bonded between outer skins (20,22). The outer laminates (16,18) may include imperforate acoustic septums (4) bounding the core honeycomb laminate (12) followed by an outer honeycomb (5) and structural fiber layers (6,7,8) defining the outer skins (20,22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: The NORDAM Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Dustin Penn, Matthew Shaun Fritz, Jane Alice Benbenek
  • Publication number: 20190071165
    Abstract: A composite edge of an aircraft wing includes a composite wing box skin panel, attached to an outward wing spar in an attachment region, and a composite ramp, upon an outer surface of, and co-cured with, the composite wing box skin panel. The composite wing box skin panel has a proximal end and a distal end, with an overhanging edge, with substantially constant thickness and ply count in the attachment region. The composite ramp has a maximum ramp thickness at the distal end, the distal end being set back from the overhanging edge, defining a shoulder on the overhanging edge. A composite wing edge skin panel, having a thickness substantially equal to the maximum ramp thickness, is attached to the composite wing box skin panel at the shoulder and adjacent to the distal end of the ramp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Chris J. Foster, John V. Dovey, Gregory M. Santini
  • Publication number: 20190071166
    Abstract: An airfoil comprising a main wing and a high-lift body. The high-lift body defines a concave recess. The airfoil further comprises a sealing device having two sealing elements arranged in the concave recess. The sealing elements are plate-shaped and abut sectionally on the high-lift body and have side faces extending perpendicularly to the common rotational axis. When the high-lift body is moved between a retracted position and a deployed position, the sealing elements rotate relative to the main wing and relative to each other, such that an overlap between the sealing elements is smaller when the high-lift body is in the deployed position than when the high-lift body is in the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Marcus Erban, Martin Fees