Patents Issued in February 8, 2024
  • Publication number: 20240043042
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a controller configured to manage operation of a vehicle traveling in a facility. The controller is configured to generate a transportation schedule to cause the vehicle to transport components to be used in the facility and a tour schedule to allow users touring the facility to be on board the vehicle. The controller is configured to run the vehicle based on the transportation schedule and the tour schedule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Toshiki KASHIWAKURA, Ai MIYATA, Kotaro HIROSE, Sho MINAGAWA, Yuki UCHIDA, Tsuyoshi OKADA
  • Publication number: 20240043043
    Abstract: A vehicle system is provided that has an unoccupied control vehicle with no onboard driver. The control vehicle has a first propulsion system that can propel the control vehicle along a route, and optionally to stop or slow the control vehicle. One or more onboard power sources that can generate, store or both generate and store energy for powering at least the first propulsion system. A controller having one or more processors can autonomously control the propulsion system to move the control vehicle along one or more routes, and to interface with and couple to a driver-operable vehicle that has a second propulsion system. The controller can obtain control over the second propulsion system when the control vehicle is interfaced and coupled with the driver-operable vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: James D. Brooks, Timothy Brown, Gnouma Diagana, Adam Franco, David Furedy, Ken Kenjale, Milan Karunaratne, Brian Kurz, Chadwick Kypta, Luke Leiter, Brian Nedward Meyer, Aaron Nye, Anthony D. Paul, David Petersen, Robert Peipert, Nicholas Savidge, Chris Schuchmann, Derek Kevin Woo
  • Publication number: 20240043044
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a storage, an obtainer, an extractor, a comparator, and a notification processor. The storage is configured to store first vehicle data in association with first image data. The obtainer is configured to acquire second vehicle data and second image data. The extractor is configured to extract, from the first vehicle data and the first image data stored in the storage, the first vehicle data that is identical or similar to road data obtained from the second image data. The comparator is configured to compare the second vehicle data acquired by the obtainer with the first vehicle data extracted by the extractor, and obtain a difference value between the second vehicle data and the first vehicle data. The notification processor is configured to execute, when the difference value obtained by the comparator exceeds a predetermined value, a notification that the difference value exceeds the predetermined value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Tsukasa MIKUNI, Takuya HOMMA, Junichi MOTOYAMA, Ryota NAKAMURA, Kazuhiro HAYAKAWA
  • Publication number: 20240043045
    Abstract: A container accessing station for accessing a storage container of an automated storage and retrieval grid. The container accessing station comprising: an access opening through which a human and/or robot may access contents of the storage container; a base opening; and a lifting device arranged to retrieve the storage container from a first level beneath the base opening and lift it up through the base opening to a second level so that the storage container may be accessed through the access opening. The invention is also directed to a container accessing system and a method thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Autostore Technology AS
    Inventors: Trond Austrheim, Ragnar Stuhaug
  • Publication number: 20240043046
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sanding system for a rail vehicle with a grit container, with a conveying device and with a feeding device. The grit container contains a grit. The grit passes from the grit container into the conveying device and from the conveying device into the feeding device. The feeding device is configured in such a way that the grit can be introduced in a targeted manner into a wheel region and/or into a rail region of the rail vehicle. The conveying device has a driven conveyor worm which rotates about a longitudinal axis and by way of which the grit passes from the grit container into a conveying chamber. Compressed air can be introduced into the conveying chamber, in order to transport the grit from the conveying chamber into the feeding device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Ronny Böge, Michel Maurer, Wilfried Stelzle
  • Publication number: 20240043047
    Abstract: A rail vehicle car includes at least one tank for storing gaseous fuels. The at least one tank is integrated into a car body shell of the rail vehicle, and the walls of the tank are constructed in such a way that they assume a load-bearing function within the car body shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Markus Wilhelm, Jonas Ruckes, Andreas Winzen, Meike Meller, Helmut Treutler, Roger Gansekow, Johannes Hartl, De-Niang Maria Peymandar
  • Publication number: 20240043048
    Abstract: A measuring system for measuring the elasticity of an overhead line of a track includes a non-contacting sensor for detecting the position of a measuring point of the overhead line and an evaluation device for calculating the elasticity. A mechanical excitation device sets the overhead line into vibration through active excitation. The sensor is set up to detect a vibration progression and the evaluation device is set up to derive mechanical properties of the overhead line from the vibration progression. The mechanical properties, such as the elasticity of the overhead line, are derived from characteristics of the corresponding vibration curves in the evaluation device. A method for measuring the elasticity of an overhead line of a track and a track construction vehicle are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Florian Auer, Martin Bürger, Gerald Zauner
  • Publication number: 20240043049
    Abstract: A brake assembly for a rail car includes at least one brake element for pressing against a rotor of a rail car wheel in case of a braking action; an actuator for driving the brake element, a linkage for transferring a braking force from the actuator to the brake element, at least one sensor device for measuring at least one parameter of the brake assembly, and the brake assembly further includes a trigger unit configured to enter its active state when a braking action occurs, wherein trigger unit activates the sensor device in the active state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventor: Balazs LIKTOR
  • Publication number: 20240043050
    Abstract: A tread brake assembly for a rail car includes at least one brake block for pressing against a tread of a corresponding rail car wheel, a piston actuator powered by a fluid for driving the tread brake assembly, a brake rigging for transferring a braking stroke from the actuator piston to the at least one brake block, at least one sensor device for measuring at least one parameter of the tread brake assembly, and the tread brake assembly further includes a stroke detector having an active state in which the stroke detector activates the sensor device, wherein the stroke detector is configured to enter its active state upon detecting a force, stress, strain or motion of the brake block, the brake rigging and/or the actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventor: Balazs LIKTOR
  • Publication number: 20240043051
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to system and method for docking or undocking a track-wheel based device. In some embodiments, the system may include a docking station configured to be fitted on a support track for the track-wheel based device. The docking station may include a protrusion to be fitted at a first position on the support track. The protrusion may be configured to make the track-wheel slide on the support track against the protrusion until an indentation on the track-wheel engages with the protrusion upon alignment. The system may further include an end-dock to be fitted at a second position on the support track. A segment of the support track between the first position and the second position is configured to accommodate the track-wheel during docking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventor: GEORG ROBERT EITELHUBER
  • Publication number: 20240043052
    Abstract: A fastener monitoring device monitoring a fastener of a track on which a railroad car runs includes a processing unit calculating a total number of fastening of the fastener or a total number of detachment of the fastener per unit length of the track as an index value indicating a fastening state of the fastener in the track based on running data of the railroad car and fastening state data of the fastener during running of the railroad car.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Kawasaki Railcar Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yusuke NISHIO
  • Publication number: 20240043053
    Abstract: In a method for detecting obstacles for a rail vehicle, 3D sensor data is detected from a surrounding region, 3D image data is generated from the 3D sensor data, and 2D image data is generated on the basis of the 3D image data. A 2D anomaly mask is ascertained or generated by comparing the 2D image data with reference image data which is free of a collision obstacle. In the process, image regions are identified as mask regions in the 2D image data which differ from the corresponding image regions in the reference image data. By fusing the 2D anomaly mask with the 3D image data, a 3D anomaly mask is generated in the 3D image data. Finally, the 3D image data which is part of the 3D anomaly mask is interpreted as a possible collision obstacle. There is also described an obstacle detection device and a rail vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventor: Albi Sema
  • Publication number: 20240043054
    Abstract: A vehicle running system based on rail transport, including a track, a framework, two levitation devices and a running device. The track is provided with a slot, in which the framework is provided. The levitation devices are provided between the track and the framework, and a top surface of the levitation device is fixedly connected to a bottom surface of the framework through a suspension structure. The running device includes two conductor plates and two running structures. The conductor plates are fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the slot, and are corresponding to the running structures. The reluctance force of magnetic wheels is converted into a driving force to drive maglev vehicles, and the levitation force is converted into a guiding force to realize the self-stabilization of vehicle guidance. A vehicle running method based on this system is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Zigang DENG, Kaiwen LI, Jun ZHENG, Xin LIU, Le LIANG, Yihao CHEN
  • Publication number: 20240043055
    Abstract: In order to efficiently convey a conveyance target, a conveyance system includes: a carriage configured to be capable of conveying a plurality of conveyance targets; and a carriage controller configured to perform an allocation process of allocating, to the carriage, a conveyance target to be conveyed, the carriage controller performing the allocation process such that, in a case where a region in which the carriage is movable is divided into a plurality of areas, areas of destinations of the plurality of conveyance targets that are to be simultaneously conveyed by the carriage are the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: DAIFUKU CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yosuke FUJIWARA, Hiroyoshi TOBA, Kenji TAMURA
  • Publication number: 20240043056
    Abstract: Control software, which is intended for a multiplicity of rail vehicles, contains basic functions that are required for the basic operation of the rail vehicles. In addition, optional functions are implemented in the control software which are required for carrying out customer-specific requests. The basic functions and the optional functions are tested, validated and approved in their specifications, combinations and functional processes prior to installation in the rail vehicles. The basic functions and the optional functions are then implemented in the rail vehicles. In a selected rail vehicle, at least one optional function is activated or deactivated using a switching parameter which is individually associated with the optional function. The required switching parameter is created outside of the rail vehicle and subsequently transferred to the selected rail vehicle. The switching parameter is transferred encrypted to the selected rail vehicle, selectively specific to an individual vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventor: Matthias Alexander Weber
  • Publication number: 20240043057
    Abstract: Disclosed herein relates to a system, comprising: at least one load receiver mounted on a shopping cart or basket and configured to receive an item placed into the shopping cart or basket for a weighing operation; a plurality of sensors configured to detect a plurality of parameters relating to the weighing operation of the item including at least one of: a relative angle between a force sensing axis of the at least one load receiver and a direction of gravity, a motion of the shopping cart or basket, and an ambient temperature surrounding the shopping cart or basket and the at least one load receiver; and a processor configured to determine an actual weight of the item based on at least a portion of the plurality of parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Lin Gao, Michael Joseph Sanzari, Yilin Huang, Shiyuan Yang, Ahmed Beshry
  • Publication number: 20240043058
    Abstract: A protective shield for an infant carrier or carriage or car seats or stroller is generally disclosed herein. The protective shield includes a hingedly movable frame, a see-through cover, and a mesh screen. The see-through cover and the mesh screen are coupled to the frame such that a child, while in the car seat or child carrier, is protected from viruses and other pathogens contained in touch and droplet transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Jaqueline Reyes, Joanna P. Zayas
  • Publication number: 20240043059
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide a steering column for a vehicle, comprising: an upper column having a distance housing on one side of the outer circumferential surface; a telescope fixing member having a plurality of locking grooves formed to be axially apart from one another, and coupled to one side surface of the distance housing; a lower column coupled to the outer circumference of the upper column and having a slit formed at one end in the axial direction, wherein a pair of protruding ends are provided on both sides of the slit, and wherein each adjust bolt is coupled to the protruding end by penetrating therethrough, and a mounting groove is provided at one protruding end; and a telescopic moving member having a locking protrusion formed at a lower end thereof, and which is embedded in the mounting groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventor: Yong Jun HEO
  • Publication number: 20240043060
    Abstract: A control device for a model car is provided. The control device comprises: a rotation sensor configured to detect a rotation number of a first wheel and a rotation number of a second wheel of a model car; and a controller configured to perform driving control of a driving source of the model car such that a rotation number difference between the first wheel and the second wheel is reduced when the rotation number difference is greater than or equal to a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: MASAHIRO TANAKA, YUKIHIRO DOBASHI
  • Publication number: 20240043061
    Abstract: An exemplary work vehicle includes a steering wheel, a steering shaft that supports the steering wheel, a steering motor that enables automatic steering of the steering wheel, and a switching mechanism that switches a power transmission state existing between the steering motor and the steering shaft between a connection state and a shutoff state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Satoshi Hasegawa, Kazuya Akayama
  • Publication number: 20240043062
    Abstract: A method for influencing a vehicle movement of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, wherein the vehicle comprises a steering system having a front axle steering and a rear axle steering, and wherein the vehicle movement is influenced in at least one driving state by an actuation of the front axle steering and/or the rear axle steering. In the driving state, a yaw movement of the vehicle is adjusted by a combined actuation of the front axle steering and the rear axle steering in such a way that the yaw movement is at least partially independent of a target vehicle trajectory and a yaw acceleration and/or yaw jerk is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Cecile Aurelle, Roberto Saracino
  • Publication number: 20240043063
    Abstract: Orientations of a vehicle with an attached trailer can be specified for obtaining respective images of the trailer. Respective images of the trailer captured by a vehicle camera at the specified orientations can then be received. The images can be input to a machine learning program trained to output trailer size metrics. The vehicle can then be controlled according to the trailer size metrics output from the machine learning program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Denis Lewandowski, Jordan Barrett, Brendan Francis Diamond, Keith Weston
  • Publication number: 20240043064
    Abstract: A method of controlling a steering system of a vehicle, the steering system comprising a first steering shaft, a second steering shaft, and a mechanical member comprising a first portion connected to the first steering shaft and a second portion connected to the second steering shaft. A mutual relative rotation between the first and second steering shafts is obtainable by an angular mechanical play between the first and second portions, the mechanical member being adapted to assume a first state in which a first angular mechanical play is provided between the first and second portions. An angular displacement between the first and second steering shafts is controlled, in response to an indication of the lateral acceleration, such that the mechanical member assumes a second state in which a second angular mechanical play is provided between the first and second portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventor: Johan Angenete
  • Publication number: 20240043065
    Abstract: A vehicle control device includes an offset unit configured to execute offset processing for offsetting the target lateral position such that the target lateral position is separated from the first lane, when a relationship between the first vehicle and the vehicle satisfies an offset condition. The offset unit is configured not to execute the offset processing even if the relationship between the first vehicle and the vehicle satisfies the predetermined offset condition, when a vehicle-to-vehicle distance between the second vehicle and the vehicle is equal to or less than a predetermined distance or when a value obtained by dividing the vehicle-to-vehicle distance between the second vehicle and the vehicle by a relative speed between the second vehicle and the vehicle is equal to or less than a predetermined time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Naoyuki MURAMATSU, Naoki NAGAKURA, Yushi SHIBAIKE
  • Publication number: 20240043066
    Abstract: An underframe structure for a motor vehicle, the underframe structure comprising a floor (12), and at least two longitudinal side members (14) respectively disposed on each side of the floor (12); the floor (12) is divided into at least one front unit (16) and one rear unit (18) fixed to a transverse heel board (24). The underframe structure also comprises a lateral reinforcement part (26) which comprises at least one elongate body extending from the heel board towards the closest side member, the lateral reinforcement part is fixed on one side to the heel board (24), and on the other side to the front unit (16) of the floor (12) or to a side member (14) in the region of the front unit (16) of the floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Damien BESSETTE, Raymond MA
  • Publication number: 20240043067
    Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a vehicle pillar and a unitized reinforcement bracket. The unitized reinforcement bracket is mounted to the vehicle pillar and includes a reinforcement body and one or more stanchions. The reinforcement body extends along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle pillar. The stanchions are located at an inboard side of the vehicle pillar and are configured for mounting a vehicle component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Freeman, Nicholas Stone Nace
  • Publication number: 20240043068
    Abstract: A vehicle roof structure of a vehicle includes an outer roof panel and a single, unitized inner roof panel. The inner roof panel is separate from the outer roof panel and is secured to the outer roof panel. The inner roof panel includes a plurality of roof headers, a roof bow, and support braces. The roof headers are spaced apart from each other and extend in a transverse direction relative to a longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The roof bow is spaced apart from and positioned between two roof headers of the plurality of roof headers and extends in the transverse direction. Each support brace is positioned between the roof bow and one of the two roof headers. The support braces extend from the roof bow to the one of the two roof headers and extend in multiple directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Weyrauch, Steven Frank, Jack Lashbrook, Rohit Telukunta
  • Publication number: 20240043069
    Abstract: A vehicle body rear structure has a rear floor panel, a rear panel, a rear bumper beam and a plurality of floor reinforcement portions. The rear bumper beam extends along a vehicle width direction in a central region in the vehicle width direction at a rear portion of the rear panel and has a length in the vehicle width direction shorter than a length of the rear floor panel and a length of the rear panel. Each of the plurality of floor reinforcement portions extends substantially along a vehicle front rear direction and reinforces a plurality of locations of the rear floor panel spaced apart in the vehicle width direction. Rear end portions of the floor reinforcement portions are disposed inner side of the rear bumper beam in the vehicle width direction than outer end portions of the rear bumper beam in the vehicle width direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Masayasu Yoshida, Satoru Kawabe, Hiroyo Miyanaga, Yasunori Watanabe, Hisashi Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20240043070
    Abstract: An embodiment side reinforcement structure includes a first bracket coupled to a side sill and a second bracket inserted into and connected to a first side of the first bracket and coupled to a chassis frame. An embodiment vehicle includes a vehicle body including a chassis frame, a center pillar, a side sill, and floor lower member connected to the side sill and a side reinforcement structure including a first bracket coupled to the side sill and a second bracket inserted into and connected to a first side of the first bracket and coupled to the chassis frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Byung-Jo Kim, Seung-Gu Kim
  • Publication number: 20240043071
    Abstract: An embodiment provides a method of producing a component. A rigidity-reinforcing part is formed on a first part, a second part, or a third part adjacent to a point where a preceding weld and a following weld intersect each other. The first part and the second part are coupled to each other by performing the preceding weld in a state of overlapping and a part of a first junction part and a second junction part are pressurized. After performing the preceding weld, the first part, the second part, and the third part are coupled to each other by pressurizing and performing a following weld while overlapping a part of a third junction part with an opposite part of the first junction part and overlapping a remaining part of the third junction part with a cross junction part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventor: Ki Eun Kim
  • Publication number: 20240043072
    Abstract: A spat control device controls a spat device that includes a right spat and a left spat for front wheels of a vehicle. The spat control device includes: an acquisition unit acquiring a shape of a road in front of the vehicle; and a control unit adjusting deployment amounts of the spats by controlling drive units of the spat device. When the vehicle travels on a curve, the right or left wheel that is on an inner side of a turn is set to an inner wheel and the other wheel that is on an outer side of the turn is set to an outer wheel. When the acquired road shape includes the curve, the control unit performs an adjustment process of making a deployment amount of one of the spats, corresponding to the outer wheel, larger than a deployment amount of another spat corresponding to the inner wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: AISIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kazuya MATSUMOTO, Shuhei UCHIDA, Ryota TACHI, Mamoru MORITA
  • Publication number: 20240043073
    Abstract: The disclosures herein generally relate to a vehicle and more particularly, to an all-terrain utility vehicle which can perform multiple operations, in varied terrain and soil conditions, with precision and guidance. An all-terrain utility vehicle mainly includes wheel track and wheel base adjusting system, a height adjusting system, a plurality of vertical axle assemblies, a steering system, an implement position adjusting system, a master controller unit and a plurality of wheel drive motors. All the vehicle functions being controlled and guided with the help of an electronic master control module which enables optional manual, remote and autonomous operations. The electronic master control module utilizes externally acquired location data and digital maps with soil and plant information for enabling precision field operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LIMITED
    Inventors: Varada PRASHANT RAO, Shankar VENUGOPAL, Sayantan MUKHERJEE, Ram Mohan SITARAMAN, Siddhartha RAJ, Snigdharani EPARI, Deepak SAINI, Abhishansha GAUTAM, Harsh PATEL, Srinivas KANNAN
  • Publication number: 20240043074
    Abstract: A king pin arrangement includes a king pin and a mounting member, the mounting member comprising a receiving plate, the king pin having a base section and a king pin head, the king pin extending in a king pin direction, wherein a positive king pin direction points from the base section to the king pin head, wherein the king pin is fastened directly and/or indirectly to the mounting element by the base section in a form-fitting, force-fitting and/or material-fitting manner, the king pin being fastened such that the king pin is rotationally fixed to the mounting element in a circumferential direction about the king pin direction, wherein the mounting element and/or the king pin has a first measuring surface which has a continuous height profile along an extension of the remaining surface in the direction of the king pin direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND GmbH
    Inventors: Randy Kübler, Mario Sebastian Köster, Daniel Muller
  • Publication number: 20240043075
    Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for reliably interconnecting a native gladhand on a trailer with an AV truck, in which the gladhand can vary in placement and type on the trailer front. A visually guided robot manipulator arm accesses the trailer front. The arm includes an end effector assembly that is arranged to visually navigate to the gladhand and engage the gladhand by latching onto a gladhand using a connection tool that includes a hinged gladhand/wedge capture assembly and a pressurized clamping connection plate that selectively engages the trailer gladhand seal. The capture assembly is arranged to accommodate different gladhand geometries in latching thereonto. The connection tool includes a hinge that is spring-loaded in both a locked and unlocked bistable state, and sensors monitor the state. The system can include passive or active compliance elements that accommodate moderate misalignment between the engaged gladhand and the robotic arm/connection tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew S. Johannes, Martin E. Sotola, Joseph S. DeRose, Jarvis A. Schultz, Austin Lovan
  • Publication number: 20240043076
    Abstract: A snowmobile ice scratcher has a wire form in the shape of a hook secured to a track frame of the snowmobile. The wire form has a coil portion at the track frame and a downwardly extending leg portion that in an undeflected position has an elongate snow/ice spray generating portion configured as a flattened wire segment portion oriented downwardly, forwardly, and inwardly for generating snow/ice spray on hard packed snow and/or ice surfaces. An upwardly facing flat surface of the elongate snow/ice spray generating portion faces upwardly, inwardly, and forwardly and creates an ice/snow spray as the snowmobile is moving forward that is primarily directed inwardly to provide improved lubrication of the track assembly and improved deposition of ice/snow spray under the tunnel on a heat exchanger, thereby providing improved cooling of the snowmobile engine. The hook shape of the leg portion allows rearward operation of the snowmobile without damage to the ice scratcher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Jesse Laugen, Joshua Mickelson, Jeremy Allen Hughes, Jeffrey Nels Johnson, Austin Adair Mortenson Holt, Joseph Patrick Wood, Jeremy Eichenberger
  • Publication number: 20240043077
    Abstract: The first suspension member is pivotally connectable to a frame assembly of the track system and defines a receptacle. The second suspension member is pivotally connectable to the frame assembly, extends at least partially within the receptacle, and is moveable relative to the first suspension member. The resilient member has a first surface that is generally fixedly connected to the second suspension member and a second surface that is generally fixedly connected to the first suspension member. The first and second suspension members have a first position, and in response to the first and second suspension members moving relative to one another, the resilient member biases the first and second member toward the first position. A track system is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Martine LAVOIE, William BRISSON, Yves SAUVAGEAU
  • Publication number: 20240043078
    Abstract: A track for a track system has a ground-facing side and a wheel-facing side including lugs having a base and defining a wheel path on which wheels of a track engaging assembly rolls on, the wheel path having first and second track side portions, and an intermediate track portion. When the wheel supports a load smaller than a nominal load, a distance between the base and the ground-facing side is smaller than a distance between the intermediate track portion and the ground-facing side. When the wheel supports a load equal or greater than the nominal load, a distance between the base and the ground-facing side is substantially equal to or smaller than a distance between the intermediate track portion and the ground-facing side. A wheel for a track system is also described. A track system comprising a wheel and a track is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Marc NADEAU, Olivier LACHARITE, Jordan BOISVERT, Eric HALSTESD, Leila BRION, Magella BEDARD, Francois LAFLAMME, Marc-Antonie LEBLANC
  • Publication number: 20240043079
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a processing station and to a method for connecting a first component to a second component in a processing station, wherein a workpiece holder is moved into a geometry clamping station of the processing station, wherein a clamping jig of the processing station in a first movement, and the workpiece holder moved into the geometry clamping station in a second movement, are simultaneously moved in each case from a preliminary position (PS1, PW1) to a connecting position (P2) in which the first component is connected to the second component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicants: thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions GmbH, thyssenkrupp AG
    Inventors: Heiko PRESSER, Dominic DOERING
  • Publication number: 20240043080
    Abstract: A bicycle saddle system can include a saddle body. The system can include a vibration isolator including a stack of a plurality of conical springs. An intermediate structure can be operatively positioned between the saddle body and the vibration isolator. In some instances, the vibration isolator can be located within a portion of the bicycle frame. In some instances, the vibration isolator can be configured to exhibit a non-linear stiffness profile including a region of quasi-zero stiffness. The system can be used to provide improved vibration isolation performance when using a bicycle saddle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Paul A. Gilmore, Umesh N. Gandhi, Ryohei Tsuruta, Michael Paul Rowe, Christian Arthur Trager, Brian J. Pinkelman
  • Publication number: 20240043081
    Abstract: A pivot bridge unit to connect a bicycle saddle to a saddle support, the bicycle saddle including a seat element having a seat surface and at least two fastening rods spaced a distance apart on an underside of the seat element. The pivot bridge unit having a pivot axis extending in a longitudinal direction of the seat element. A central base, which is connectable to a saddle support head, includes at least one bearing for the pivot axis. A saddle clamping element, which is supported on the pivot axis, is designed to hold the fastening rods of the seat element. At least one compressible damping element supporting the saddle clamping element with respect to the central base, an axis of the at least one compressible damping element is pitched at an angle of 5° to 30° in relation to a vertical center line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventor: Detlef GNEUSS
  • Publication number: 20240043082
    Abstract: A novel multi-position and orientation bicycle saddle attachment device allowing a cyclist to toggle between a plurality of fixed saddle angle positions in immediate response to changes in trail or road gradients without the need to dismount or use any tools. The disclosed device includes a base assembly offering a first rotational adjustment setting, and a fore and aft slidable saddle adjustment mechanism, and a second rotational saddle adjustment, comprised of a lever assembly and a pair of rotatable swingarm assemblies configured to clamp and hold a bicycle saddle by its rails. A base assembly portion of the multi-position and orientation saddle attachment device is fixed to a bicycle seatpost by mounting hardware. The novel multi-position and orientation saddle attachment device is designed to be retrofittable and may be configured to a plurality of bicycle saddles, and a plurality of bicycle seatposts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventor: Noel Dolotallas
  • Publication number: 20240043083
    Abstract: A running bike is to be operated selectively with and without power. The running bike includes a front fork rotatably engaged with a front wheel, a rear fork rotatably engaged with a rear wheel, a handlebar coupled to the front fork for steering the running bike, a frame extending between and connecting the front fork and the rear fork, an electronic controller coupled to the frame, and a drivetrain assembly coupled to the frame and in communication with the electronic controller. The drivetrain assembly includes an electric motor configured to selectively drive the rear wheel. A battery selectively provides power to the drivetrain assembly. A clutch is coupled to the handlebar and is in communication with the electronic controller. The clutch is configured to be actuated by an operator to proportionally increase or decrease power to the drivetrain assembly electronically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Ryan Ragland, Eric Johnson, Phillip Charles Burke
  • Publication number: 20240043084
    Abstract: A method for detecting the speed of a bicycle, where the bicycle is equipped with an ABS system on the front wheel, in which, if the rear wheel deceleration is less than a preset threshold value, then the speed of the bicycle is identified with the rear wheel speed. If the front brake circuit pressure is below a preset low pressure threshold, then the speed of the bicycle is identified with the front wheel speed. Otherwise the speed of the bicycle is an estimated speed based on the last known speed and likely deceleration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Matteo SALVIANI, Benjamin Chetwood STRUVE', Andrea CANESTRARI
  • Publication number: 20240043085
    Abstract: A cycling power meter includes at least one sensor and a controller. The controller is configured to derive a cycling power based on at least one output of the least one sensor and perform a zero-power calibration on the basis of the at least one output in a non-load condition. The calibration occurs through the steps of: computing at least one statistical index relative to the at least one output; evaluating whether the at least one statistical index A) falls or B) does not fall within a respective predetermined set of values; and performing the calibration in case A) or not performing the calibration in case B).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventor: Antonio RIZZO
  • Publication number: 20240043086
    Abstract: The motor vehicle (1) includes a rolling forecarriage (3) and a non-rolling rear carriage (5). The forecarriage is connected to the rear carriage by a linkage system (23) that includes a four-bar linkage defining a roll axis that remains in a fixed position and on the supporting surface (S) of the motor vehicle (1) when the motor vehicle performs a roll movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventor: Andrea RAFFAELLI
  • Publication number: 20240043087
    Abstract: A saddle-riding vehicle includes a power unit including: an engine which is located between front and rear wheels and produces drive power; and an electric motor which is secured to the engine and produces drive power. The power unit is supported by a vehicle body frame, at opposite sides of the electric motor in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: KAWASAKI MOTORS, LTD.
    Inventor: Shusei UENO
  • Publication number: 20240043088
    Abstract: There is provided a vehicle including: a grip to be operated rotationally; and a traveling operation switch including a pressed portion. The pressed portion has a portion extending in a direction perpendicular to a rotation axis of the grip. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a vehicle in which the traveling operation switch is easily operated even when the output adjusting grip is largely rotated to the output-increasing side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Shusei UENO, Ryoya OSA
  • Publication number: 20240043089
    Abstract: There is provided a front structure of a handlebar vehicle that allows clutch and brake operations to be easily performed with one hand of the rider, a clutch lever that activates a clutch device and a brake lever of a brake device that activates a rear-wheel brake being arranged around a grip provided at a side-end part of a steering handlebar. The brake device is provided with a hydraulic master cylinder provided with a cylinder hole that accommodates a piston, and a brake lever that activates the piston. A clutch grip operation part of the clutch lever and a brake grip operation part of the brake lever extend along the grip and are able to rotate in the same rotation direction, and the clutch lever is disposed higher in the body of the vehicle than the brake lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tomohiro Doi, Hiroaki Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20240043090
    Abstract: A gear shift device for a mobility machine has a plurality of gears between a first gear referred to as gear No. 1 and a top gear. The gear shift device includes a series of input pinions arranged so as to turn freely around a selection shaft with an axis X2, said selection shaft accommodating a worm screw and a shuttle. The gear shift device also includes a series of output pinions with an axis X3 that rotate conjointly with a hollow shaft a gear shift actuator arranged so as to displace the shuttle along the worm screw between a plurality of positions and to engage a selected gear. A mobility machine can include the gear shift device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: VALEO EMBRAYAGES
    Inventors: Jonathan CAILLAUD, Jean Baptiste SIEGWART, Quentin DORET, Christophe LAURENS, David ROUMEAS
  • Publication number: 20240043091
    Abstract: A rear member of a running board assembly for a snow vehicle. The rear member includes a transition body positionable adjacent a side wall of a tunnel of the snow vehicle. The transition body comprises a forward end and a rearward end extending upward and rearward therefrom. The rear member further includes a flange extending downward and rearward from the transition body. The flange is positionable adjacent the side wall of the tunnel. The rear member further includes a bumper arm mount positioned at the rearward end of the transition body. The bumper arm mount is engageable with a bumper arm of the snow vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: David Vigen, Benjamin Taylor Langaas