Patents Issued in November 21, 2019
  • Publication number: 20190351918
    Abstract: An AI apparatus for providing a notification related to a lane-change of a vehicle includes a sensor unit including at least one of an image sensor, a radar sensor or a LiDAR sensor, and a processor to receive, from the sensor unit, sensor information on a surrounding road and each of at least one external vehicle, to acquire first driving information including a position on the road, a velocity and a steering state with respect to the vehicle using the sensor information, to calculate second driving information including a position, a distance, and a velocity of each of the at least one external vehicle using the sensor information, to determine a lane-change suitability of a lane-change based on the first driving information and the second driving information, and to output a notification related to the lane-change based on the determined lane-change suitability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jichan MAENG, Taehyun KIM, Beomoh KIM, Wonho SHIN
  • Publication number: 20190351919
    Abstract: A course control device includes: an information acquisition unit to acquire information via any of wireless devices arranged along a track from a first station to a second station; and a course control unit to control the course of a course control target train based on the information acquired by the information acquisition unit. The course control unit prevents the course control target train from proceeding to the course in at least one of a case where at least one of the wireless devices is in a failure state, a case where an on-board device that is mounted in a preceding train preceding the course control target train on the track and controls the preceding train based on information acquired via the wireless devices is in a failure state, and a case where the preceding train is in a stationary state between the first station and the second station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Masashi HAGIWARA, Atsushi TAKAMI
  • Publication number: 20190351920
    Abstract: A crossing gate mechanism includes a gate mechanism enclosure, electrical components inside the gate mechanism enclosure, and a controller inside the gate mechanism enclosure. The controller is connected to and configured to monitor and/or control the electrical components. The controller includes an operator panel for receiving input from a user. In addition, the controller has a user interface displayed by the operator panel. The controller is operable to present information associated with the electrical components on the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: C.D.L. Electric Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Marco Antonio Ibarra, Devin Steven Sage, Michael Carmen Lawson
  • Publication number: 20190351921
    Abstract: A mechanism for use in a railway switch machine includes an elongate contact body having a housing formed from a non-conductive material, a plurality of electrical contact rails disposed in or on the contact body, and a contact block slidably coupled to the contact body such that the contact block can generally freely slide along the contact body. The contact block has a plurality of moveable contacts positioned thereon facing the contact body and is structured to engage a point detector bar of the railway switch machine. The contact block is moveable along the contact body from among: a first position in which a first and second rail of the plurality of contact rails are electrically connected and a third and fourth rail of the plurality of contact rails are electrically connected, and a second position in which only the second and third rails are electrically connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.
    Inventors: BRIAN C. BERKE, FRANK DURKAC, WILLIAM J. MOLTZ
  • Publication number: 20190351922
    Abstract: A switching apparatus comprising a point detector connecting rod connected at one end to a switch machine and to at least one point at the opposite end. The point detector connecting rod is attached to the point via an angled block that permits a sliding motion relative to the point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Vossloh Signaling USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Tobin Spohr, Franck Barresi
  • Publication number: 20190351923
    Abstract: A purpose of the invention is to provide a rail breakage detection device mountable also on a vehicle. The invention is directed to a rail breakage detection device that receives: transmission-device state information indicating whether a rail signal transmission device that sends a rail signal is normal; reception-device state information indicating whether a rail signal reception device that receives a voltage induced by the rail signal is normal; and reception state information indicating whether a voltage induced by the rail signal reception device is received, and the rail breakage detection device performs rail breakage detection on the basis of the transmission-device state information, the reception-device state information, and the reception state information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Daisuke KOSHINO, Masashi ASUKA, Wataru TSUJITA, Tomoaki TAKEWA, Yoshitsugu SAWA
  • Publication number: 20190351924
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for generating and verifying secure messages between vital equipment for controlling a railway network, wherein the apparatus includes control and/or processing components configured to carry out the following steps: a) generating a message body including information that may change the state of the railway network; b) generating a first pseudo-signature on the basis of the message body and a first cryptographic key; c) transmitting the first pseudo-signature to a second apparatus; d) receiving a second pseudo-signature from the second apparatus; e) generating a message signature on the basis of the second pseudo-signature and the first cryptographic key; f) generating a message by combining the message body and the message signature; g) sending the message to a recipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Paolo Bozzo, Jacopo D'Amico, Paola De Bernardi, Alessandro Parodi, Claudio Plescovich, Giorgio Ravera
  • Publication number: 20190351925
    Abstract: A crossing gate mechanism includes a gate mechanism enclosure defining an interior space, external wires located substantially outside the gate mechanism enclosure, and a terminal board positioned within the interior space of the gate mechanism enclosure. The external wires are connected to the terminal board. The terminal board is coupled to and swingable relative to the gate mechanism enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: C.D.L. Electric Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Marco Antonio Ibarra, Devin Steven Sage, Michael Carmen Lawson
  • Publication number: 20190351926
    Abstract: A crossing gate mechanism includes a swingable gate arm, a rotatable gate arm shaft fixed to the gate arm, and an electronic sensor assembly coupled to the gate arm shaft. Rotation of the gate arm shaft corresponds with swinging of the gate arm. The electronic sensor assembly senses an angular position of the gate arm shaft and transmits a position signal corresponding thereto. The electronic sensor assembly includes a driving element that is attached to the gate arm shaft to rotate therewith. the electronic sensor assembly also includes a driven element that is driven by the driving element such that rotation of the gate arm shaft causes the driven element to rotate. The electronic sensor assembly is configured to generate the position signal based on a position of the gate arm shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: C.D.L. Electric Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Marco Antonio Ibarra, Devin Steven Sage, Michael Carmen Lawson
  • Publication number: 20190351927
    Abstract: Some aspects of the present disclosure provide a material handling vehicle configured for selectively coupling with any of a plurality of material handling attachments. In some configurations, the material handling vehicle includes a vehicle frame and a universal mounting assembly. The universal mounting assembly includes a universal mount coupled to the vehicle frame and having at least one linear actuator and at least one hinge, and a universal frame having at least one cradle rod pivotally coupled to the hinge and at least one bracket coupled to the linear actuator. Selective actuation of the at least one linear actuator pivots the universal frame relative to the vehicle frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph Thomas Yahner, Jeffrey Joseph Kuss
  • Publication number: 20190351928
    Abstract: An image of a code on a shopping cart is captured with a mobile computing device having a camera and GPS functionality. The mobile device extracts an identifier associated with the cart from the code and transmits this information to a server, which associates the mobile device with the cart. A user returns the cart to a designated return area while carrying or wearing the mobile computing device. The mobile device sends GPS data to the server, which can determine the starting position, the distance travelled, and whether the designated return area has been reached. The cart code can then be rescanned at the designated return area to confirm that the user has actually moved the cart to the return area, without any special hardware on the cart or in the return area. A computer system may provide a credit, code, coupon, or other incentive to a user account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Kevin Robell
  • Publication number: 20190351929
    Abstract: A stroller includes a front leg, a rear leg, a handle assembly, a locking component and a linking component. The rear leg is rotatably connected to the front leg. The handle assembly is rotatably connected to the front leg. The locking component is movably disposed on the handle assembly. The locking component is configured to engage with the front leg for restraining a rotating movement of the handle assembly relative to the front leg and further to be driven to disengage from the front leg for allowing the rotating movement of the handle assembly relative to the front leg. The linking component is rotatably connected to the handle assembly and the rear leg. The handle assembly drives the rear leg to rotate relative to the front leg forwardly when the handle assembly rotates relative to the front leg forwardly. Therefore, the stroller can be folded easily and compactly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Bruce L. Williams, Gregory Sellers
  • Publication number: 20190351930
    Abstract: It is herein presented a novel transfer apparatus for a snowmobile, the transfer apparatus comprising a joint part and a support for a wheel. The joint part comprises an attachment hole for a ski bolt between a ski and a ski suspension of the snowmobile and a first coupling member for the detachable attachment of the support for the wheel and the support for the wheel comprises a second coupling member which is configured to connect to the first coupling member such that a detachable coupling is formed for the wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Pekka Kinnunen
  • Publication number: 20190351931
    Abstract: A method of heating a vehicle member, comprising at least one first electrical heating unit and at least one second electrical heating unit, the method comprising: a first step with a step consisting of supplying current to the first electrical heating unit until at least one zone reaches a setpoint temperature, and with a step consisting of determining a first electrical energy supplied to the first electrical heating unit, a second step with a step consisting of supplying the first electrical heating unit in order to keep the priority area of the member at the setpoint temperature and with a step consisting of delivering to the second electrical heating unit a second electrical energy, calculated based on the first electrical energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Eric GALLOT, Alexander GULDE, Thomas LETIERCE
  • Publication number: 20190351932
    Abstract: Steering actuators for vehicles are described herein. An example actuator includes a rack to be coupled to a knuckle of a vehicle, a ball nut coupled to the rack, a ring gear coupled to the ball nut, and a motor with a pinion engaged with the ring gear. The motor is to rotate the ball nut, via the pinion and the ring gear, to move the rack linearly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph Washnock, Soungjin Jason Wou, Jack Barry, Jennifer Laz, Garry Robert Smith
  • Publication number: 20190351933
    Abstract: An active steering system using planetary gear set with less tooth difference and a control method thereof. The system includes a first input shaft with one end connected to a steering wheel of an automobile and the other end fixedly sleeved with a first gear; a ring gear sleeve, where a ring gear is fixedly mounted in the ring gear sleeve circumferentially, and a hollow shaft protrudes from a center of an end of the ring gear sleeve and is fixedly sleeved with a second gear engaged with the first gear; a second input shaft with one end fixedly connected to an output end of a coupled motor and the other end fixedly sleeved with a third gear; an eccentric shaft with one end fixedly sleeved with a fourth gear engaged with the third gear and the other end sleeved in the hollow shaft and eccentrically provided with a boss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Junnian WANG, Dedong GUO, Zheng LUO
  • Publication number: 20190351934
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to a cover assembly, a motor and an electric steering device including the same, the cover assembly comprising: a disc-shaped cover body; and a plurality of first holes formed at the cover body, wherein a grommet is disposed in the first hole, and the grommet is formed to extend and protrude from the upper surface of the cover body. Therefore, the cover assembly can stably guide the arrangement of the motor coils since the grommet is formed to be integrated with the cover body such that the first holes formed at the cover body are extended.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tae Ho KIM
  • Publication number: 20190351935
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, an electric drive control device of the present invention, which is for controlling an electric motor that generates a drive force, includes a first electronic control unit disposed on a side opposite to a drive shaft of the electric motor among both sides of a motor housing in which the electric motor is accommodated in a direction of the drive shaft and configured to control the electric motor, and a second electronic control unit disposed opposite to the first electronic control unit in the direction of the drive shaft and configured to control the electric motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Ji Hwan KIM, Su-Min LEE, Jong Mu LEE, Kyu Yeong JE
  • Publication number: 20190351936
    Abstract: Provided is a steering control unit for supplying an appropriate steering reaction force in accordance with situations. A reaction force component calculation circuit includes a base reaction force calculation circuit that calculates a base reaction force, an end reaction force calculation circuit that calculates an end reaction force, an obstruction-hit reaction force calculation circuit that calculates an obstruction-hit reaction force, and a steered-side limit reaction force calculation circuit that calculates a steered-side limit reaction force. A reaction force selector circuit selects, as a selected reaction force, one of the end reaction force, the obstruction-hit reaction force, and the steered-side limit reaction force. The reaction force component calculation circuit calculates and outputs a reaction force component by adding the selected reaction force to the base reaction force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: JTEKT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Koji ANRAKU, Isao NAMIKAWA, Yusuke KAKIMOTO
  • Publication number: 20190351937
    Abstract: Electric power assisted steering (EPAS) systems for solid axle front suspension vehicles are described. An example EPAS system includes an idler arm having a first end and a second end. The first end of the idler arm is coupled to a frame of the vehicle. The example EPAS system further includes an EPAS rack assembly having an input shaft, a rack, an electric motor, and an output link. The rack is coupled to the input shaft and is movable in response to movement of the input shaft. The electric motor is coupled to the rack. The electric motor provides powered assistance to movement of the rack. The output link has a first end and a second end. The first end of the output link is coupled to the rack. The second end of the output link is coupled to the second end of the idler arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Jaspal Sohal, Joseph Skynar, Stephen Dockstader, Paul Robert Longworth, Christopher Rolls
  • Publication number: 20190351938
    Abstract: Provided is a power steering apparatus capable of reducing a maximumly generated stress on an output pulley. An output pulley of a power steering apparatus includes a fastening target portion around a screw insertion hole of a hub portion. When a boundary portion between the hub portion and a winding and hanging portion is defined to be a portion where a minor angle, among relative angles formed between a tangential line of an inner surface of the output pulley and a rotational axis of a nut in an axial cross section of the output pulley that passes through the rotational axis of the nut, gradually reduces from a nut-rotational-axis side toward a radially outer side to then reach 45 degrees, the fastening target portion is a region that is located on an inner side in a radial direction with respect to the boundary portion and overlaps a head portion of a screw in a radial direction of the screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Ryo TASHIRO, Osamu YOSHIDA
  • Publication number: 20190351939
    Abstract: One or more embodiments are described for preventing controller windup in a motion control system. An example system includes a regulator that receives an input command to adjust a motion control variable of a mechanical system that includes a motor, the regulator configured to generate a first torque command based on the input command and an output torque from the motor. The system further includes a motor control module that receives the first torque command to generate an input torque command that is sent to the motor. The system further includes an anti-windup module that is configured to generate an anti-windup command based on the first torque command and the output torque, the anti-windup command being added to the input command that is sent to the regulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Prerit Pramod, Zhe Zhang, Rakesh Mitra, Rangarajan Ramanujam
  • Publication number: 20190351940
    Abstract: An ECU of a vehicle controls a motor on the vehicle. The ECU includes a microcomputer and a monitoring circuit. The monitoring circuit includes a rotation detection circuit that detects the number of rotations of the motor at a preset sampling interval, a control circuit including a logic circuit that controls an operation of the rotation detection circuit, and an inspection circuit that inspects of the control circuit. The microcomputer is started upon start of vehicle power supply and performs a specific process using the number of rotations of the motor detected by the rotation detection circuit. The inspection circuit performs the inspection of the control circuit in the monitoring circuit in a period in which the microcomputer is kept in a reset state after the vehicle power supply is turned on and which is within a sampling interval of the rotation detection circuit in the monitoring circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: JTEKT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenichi KOZUKA, Masato ODA
  • Publication number: 20190351941
    Abstract: A neutral point detection device is applied to a steering control system that obtains a steering angle of a steering device of a vehicle as a detection value by a steering angle sensor, and controls the steering device by means of the detection value. The neutral point detection device includes a straight determination unit that determines whether a road on which the vehicle is traveling is straight, a straight traveling determination unit that determines whether the vehicle is travelling straight along the road, a steering angle acquisition unit that obtains the detection value of the steering angle sensor, and a detection unit that detects the neutral point of the steering angle sensor based on the detection value obtained by the steering angle acquisition unit, when the straight determination unit determines that the road is straight and the straight traveling determination unit determines that the vehicle is traveling straight along the road.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Takumi UEMATSU
  • Publication number: 20190351942
    Abstract: A system correcting for a traction steer event includes a steering wheel angle entered into a steering wheel angle function to identify a steering wheel angle gain. A steering wheel velocity is entered into a steering wheel velocity function to identify a steering wheel velocity gain. A vehicle speed is entered into a vehicle speed function to identify a vehicle speed gain. A propulsion motor torque is entered into a motor torque function to identify a propulsion motor torque gain. A vehicle yaw rate is entered into a yaw rate function to identify a yaw rate gain. The gains are all multiplied to obtain a final gain. The final gain is submitted to a control module which determines a steering torque overlay required to adjust a torque output from an electric power steering motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Gabriel de Paula Eduardo
  • Publication number: 20190351943
    Abstract: Technical solutions are described for generating a damping torque in a magnetic torque overlay (MTO) steering system. An example method includes generating a damping torque based on a vehicle speed value, a handwheel velocity value, and a differential pressure value. The method further includes detecting an off-road condition, and in response, computing an off-road damping torque signal based on one or more of the vehicle speed value, the handwheel velocity value, the differential pressure value, and a handwheel angle value. The method also includes scaling the damping torque by the off-road damping torque signal in response to detecting the off-road condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Joel E. Birsching
  • Publication number: 20190351944
    Abstract: A method for executing straight tracking control may include receiving an input command(s) associated with controlling the operation of a first-side drive system and/or a second-side drive system of a hydrostatic transmission of a work vehicle to drive the vehicle along a straight path. The method may also include receiving first and second speed signals associated with the output speeds of the drive systems, and modifying the first speed signal or the second speed signal based on a speed scaling factor to generate a corrected speed signal. In addition, the method may include determining an adjusted control command for controlling the operation of the hydrostatic transmission as a function of the input command(s) and a control output determined based on the corrected speed signal. Further, the method may include controlling the operation of the hydrostatic transmission based at least in part on the adjusted control command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Aditya Singh, Tan Cheng, Navneet Gulati, Joshua D. Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20190351945
    Abstract: A chassis for a motor vehicle includes a longitudinal axis, at least one longitudinal member, and a front bumper fastened to the longitudinal member. The front bumper includes a region protruding over the longitudinal member in the lateral direction (y-direction). The chassis includes a support which has a transverse limb and a longitudinal limb. The longitudinal member has an outer face and the support is fastened at the transverse limb to the outer face of the longitudinal member. The transverse limb extends laterally to the outer face. The longitudinal limb adjoins the transverse limb laterally on the outside and extends in the longitudinal direction away from the front bumper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stefan Schneider, Dominik Mueller, Marius Sawatzki, Daniel Meckenstock
  • Publication number: 20190351946
    Abstract: An electric vehicle, including, a user compartment and a front section including a portion of a vehicle chassis, a crash absorbing member located in the front section and connected to the portion of the vehicle chassis, the crash absorbing member including a first extruded profile, preferably an aluminum profile, having a main extension direction in a transverse direction (y) of the vehicle, whereby the extrusion direction of the first extruded profile extends substantially in the transverse direction (y) of the vehicle, and wherein further the first extruded profile includes at least two cells (C1, C2) being defined by outer walls and at least one intermediate wall separating the at least two cells (C1, C2), wherein the at least one intermediate wall has a main extension direction in the transverse direction (y) and a second extension direction which extends substantially in a vertical direction (z).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Johan EKLUND
  • Publication number: 20190351947
    Abstract: A subframe for a vehicle, which comprises a first and second longitudinal member, wherein the longitudinal members extend in a longitudinal direction (x) and are relatively offset in a transverse direction (y) of the subframe, a transverse front member connectable to the first and second longitudinal member at a front section of the subframe, a transverse rear member connectable to the first and second longitudinal member at a rear section of the subframe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Johan EKLUND
  • Publication number: 20190351948
    Abstract: The “Kinetic Kar” will have a large high pressure chamber filled with hydraulic fluid pressured up to 20 ton for the initial motion of the car. The pressure harvested by means of pumps, pistons, valves, and electrical gadget will be too high for the high pressure chamber. It is estimated that the car will move from zero to 20 miles in a matter of 2 seconds and run at up to 150 miles per hour for a mile before pressure tank is depleted totally. It will only take 3-4 seconds for pressure reservoir to replenish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Roger Derissaint
  • Publication number: 20190351949
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an adjustable mud flap assembly and associated mud flap material. The adjustable mud flap assembly includes a motor, a motor housing, a mud flap extension bar connected to the motor housing, a sheet of mud flap material wrapped around a drive bar which is housed within a mud flap extension bar and a motor drive shaft which rotates or drives operation of the drive bar and the extension or retraction of the mud flap material from an opening at the bottom side of the mud flap extension bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Josh Kinney, Allen Milarcik
  • Publication number: 20190351950
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle includes a body having floorboards positioned along the base of the vehicle body and extending from a front end of the vehicle to a rear end of the vehicle along an uninterrupted path. The path may be accessed by a front opening in the body or a rear opening in the body. A pass through door may provide selective access to a front trunk along the uninterrupted path through the vehicle dash board. In an embodiment the vehicle may include a reconfigurable rear cab comprising a plurality of removably connected components configurable between at least a first and second arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Bollinger Motors, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Bollinger
  • Publication number: 20190351951
    Abstract: Invention is a formed plate or sheet product which attaches to the underside of a vehicle, operating in shear with some bending. The formed plate or sheet product connects the Front Suspension Assembly, the Rear Suspension Assembly, and the Structural Body of a vehicle of unitary construction or frame-on-body construction or any combination thereof. The purpose the invention is to a) increase torsional rigidity of a vehicle and b) reduce torsional and translational compliance between the front suspension assembly, the rear suspension assembly, and the structural body. The invention forms a monolithic component, attaching to the vehicle using one or more of the auto manufacturer's mounting points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Don NICHOLSON
  • Publication number: 20190351952
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is a motor vehicle door latch, in particular a motor vehicle tailgate latch. In its basic construction, this comprises a plastic base plate (3) having a recess (13) and a drive unit (11, 12) arranged in the recess (13) Furthermore, a lever arrangement (4, 5, 6) acted on by the drive unit (11, 12) consisting of two or more levers (4, 5, 6) mounted on the base plate (3) is provided for. According to the invention, the levers (4, 5, 6) are detachably connected by means of a ratchet rotational connection (15, 16) and additionally axially secured by an individual attachment element (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Robert J. Hunt
  • Publication number: 20190351953
    Abstract: A powered side panel system is used in conjunction with a loading bed found on trailers and other flatbed vehicles. The system includes a side panel having a vertical member. The side panel is configured to pivot about a panel axis in communication with the trailer. A lever arm extends between the side panel and an actuator. The actuator pivots the lever arm about a lever axis. The lever arm contacts the vertical member and controls the rate of radial motion of the side panel about the panel axis. A control unit is configured to regulate the operation of the actuator device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: GARRETT STOKES, TODD PENDLEY
  • Publication number: 20190351954
    Abstract: An air diffuser assembly for attachment to a twist beam on a rear suspension system of an automobile that reduces the coefficient of drag (Cd) as the automobile is being driven. The air diffuser assembly includes an wind deflection portion that includes a top longitudinal edge and a bottom longitudinal edge being spaced apart by a pair of lateral edges. The main body further includes a first slope extending outwardly and downwardly from the top longitudinal edge and a second slope extending outwardly and upwardly from the bottom longitudinal edge. The first slope and second slope meet at an edge for deflecting an airflow across both the first slope and the second slope. The wind deflection portion includes an air tunnel diffuser defining an air passage for guiding airflow therethrough and directing it behind the automobile away an undercarriage of the automobile to further reduce the coefficient of drag (Cd).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
  • Publication number: 20190351955
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a swing away support assembly that can be installed on a tailgate of a vehicle, such as on a bumper and/or rear panel of the vehicle. The swing away support assembly can provide additional structural support for spare tires and/or other heavy mounted objects. Advantageously, the swing away support assembly is compatible with existing spare tire carriers, backup cameras, and rear lights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Jake Headlee
  • Publication number: 20190351956
    Abstract: A seal assembly for sealing a lubricant space that is formed between a pin, a track shoe pressed-on onto one end of the pin, and a sleeve of a track. The sleeve is pushed onto the pin and is swivelable on the pin. The track further includes at least one second track shoe pressed onto one end of the sleeve. The seal assembly provides a first seal ring for sealing the lubricant space between the sleeve and the first track shoe, and an elastic ring for applying pressure to the first seal ring. The seal assembly further provides a second seal ring for sealing the lubricant space between sleeve and the first track shoe and/or the pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim vom Stein
  • Publication number: 20190351957
    Abstract: A track assembly for traction of a tracked vehicle, such as an agricultural vehicle, an industrial vehicle (e.g., a construction vehicle) or a military vehicle, is provided. The track assembly comprises a plurality of wheels which comprises a drive wheel and a plurality of roller wheels, as well as an elastomeric endless track disposed around the plurality of wheels for engaging the ground. A roller wheel may comprise a wheel body and a covering on the wheel body. The covering may comprise a lateral portion dimensioned to contact a drive/guide lug of the track. The roller wheels and the track may implement a self-alignment system of the track assembly. The track assembly may comprise a cooling system for transferring heat away from a roller wheel. The track assembly may comprise a lateral motion mechanism allowing a roller wheel to move widthwise in response to a side load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Jeremie Zuchoski, Alain Lussier, Patrice Boily, François Leblanc
  • Publication number: 20190351958
    Abstract: A multi-material track pad for a continuous track assembly is disclosed. The track pad may include a body with a ground-engaging surface, wherein the body is formed of a metal material with a first hardness; a roller-engaging surface, wherein the roller-engaging surface is formed of a ceramic material with a second hardness that is greater than the first hardness; and a sprocket-engaging surface formed of the ceramic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: David Hakes, Benjamin Jones, Benoit Abello
  • Publication number: 20190351959
    Abstract: An offset link track chain may include a plurality of link subassemblies including a first link subassembly and a second link subassembly and a master link assembly removably coupled between the first link subassembly and the second link subassembly. Each link subassembly of the plurality of link subassemblies may include a pair of offset links coupled together. The master link assembly may include a pair of straight links. Each straight link may include a link body having (a) a first aperture positioned proximate a first end, (b) a second aperture positioned proximate a second end, and (c) a threaded fastener. Changing a relative position of the fastener with respect to the link body may change a diameter of the first and second apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew TRONE
  • Publication number: 20190351960
    Abstract: A master link for a track chain is disclosed. The master link may include a link body extending from a first end to a second end and a plurality of apertures extending through the link body. The plurality of apertures may include a first aperture positioned proximate the first end, a second aperture unconnected to the first aperture and positioned proximate the second end, and a third aperture arranged between the first and second apertures. A first gap may extend between and connect the third and second apertures. The master link may also include a threaded first fastener that is configured to extend through the link body across the third aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew TRONE
  • Publication number: 20190351961
    Abstract: A drop axle lift kit for a golf cart includes a base plate. Each support arm of a pair of support arms is positioned proximate a respective lateral side of the base plate. Each support plate of a pair of support plates is mounted to a respective support arm of the pair of support arms at a distal end of the respective support arm. A pair of rod end bearings is configured to rotatably support a front steering spindle of the golf cart such that the front steering spindle of the golf cart is rotatable about an axis. The pair of rod end bearings is mounted to one of the pair of support plates such that an angle defined between the axis and vertical is adjustable in order to change a canter of a wheel on the front steering spindle of the golf cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Yujie Zhang
  • Publication number: 20190351962
    Abstract: A kickstand assembly for a motorcycle includes a motorbike and a housing. The housing defines an interior space and is coupled to an end of a frame of the motorbike. A plurality of rods is positioned in the interior space. Each rod is selectively extensible from a bottom of the housing. An actuator is coupled to the housing and is positioned in the interior space. The actuator is operationally coupled to the plurality of rods. The actuator is positioned to selectively urge the rods to extend from the housing so that a terminus of each rod contacts a surface upon which the motorbike is positioned. The motorbike is stabilized on the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Ronald Siwicki
  • Publication number: 20190351963
    Abstract: An apparatus controller for prompting a rider to be positioned on a vehicle in such a manner as to reduce lateral instability due to lateral acceleration of the vehicle. The apparatus has an input for receiving specification from the rider of a desired direction of travel, and indicating means for reflecting to the rider a propitious instantaneous body orientation to enhance stability in the face of lateral acceleration. The indicating may include a handlebar that is pivotable with respect to the vehicle and that is driven in response to vehicle turning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Dean Kamen, Robert R. Ambrogi, James J. Dattolo, Robert J. Duggan, J. Douglas Field, Richard Kurt Heinzmann, Matthew M. McCambridge, John B. Morrell, Michael D. Piedmonte, Richard J. Rosasco
  • Publication number: 20190351964
    Abstract: A central wheel structure transportation device with fore-aft auto-balancing. The auto-balancing is selective enabled (and disable) to improve rider experience, safety and ease of mounting and use. In one embodiment, during mounting, auto-balancing is not enabled until the lateral tilt angle of the device is below a given threshold. Fore-aft sensors, lateral tilt sensors, foot presence sensors, and/or accelerometers, or the like, may be used in various combinations to affect device operation and performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Shane Chen
  • Publication number: 20190351965
    Abstract: An electrical switch device for a human-powered vehicle comprises an electrical switch unit and a connecting part. The electrical switch unit is configured to generate a signal in response to a user input. The connecting part is provided on the electrical switch unit so as to electrically connect an additional electrical switch device to the electrical switch device. The electrical switch device is configured to selectively transmit the signal from the electrical switch unit and an additional signal from the additional electrical switch device to an operating device configured to operate the electric component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Akihiko SYOUGE, Takuma SAKAI, Kazuma MORI, Yasuyuki KOMADA, Takehiko NAKAJIMA, Noor Ashyikkin BINTI MOHD NOOR
  • Publication number: 20190351966
    Abstract: A telescopic apparatus comprises a first tube, a second tube, and a non-contact detector. The second tube is configured to be telescopically received in the first tube. The non-contact detector is provided inside at least one of the first tube and the second tube configured to detect a position of the second tube relative to the first tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Toyoto SHIRAI, Yuki SAKAGAWA, Yoshimitsu MIKI, Norikazu TAKI
  • Publication number: 20190351967
    Abstract: A damper device for a bicycle having a housing extending in the axial direction and disposed therein, a chamber which forms a chamber volume that is sealed outwardly. The chamber volume extends in the axial direction from a first end to a second end. In the axial direction, at least one adjustment member is rotatably disposed between the ends of the chamber volume. The adjustment member is configured as an annular member and is rotatably received at the housing and surrounds at least part of the housing. By way of movement of the adjustment member, at least one operational setting of the damper device is changeable by means of a mechanical transmitting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Martin WALTHERT, Jerome HOFFMANN, Martin FISCHER