Patents Issued in April 25, 2024
  • Publication number: 20240132161
    Abstract: A vehicle component and method of forming a vehicle component. The vehicle component includes an additively-manufactured (AM) structure with a first end and a second end opposing the first end. The AM structure includes a pathway from the first end to the second end and a non-AM structure that passes along the pathway from the first end to the second end. The non-AM structure and the AM structure are fixedly connected to one another at a connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Michael Thomas KENWORTHY
  • Publication number: 20240132162
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described for extending a tailgate length. The system includes a tailgate frame configured to fold down to an open position. In one aspect, the system includes an upper frame integrated into the tailgate frame. The upper frame includes a cross member configured to extend across the tailgate frame from the first end to the second end. The system includes at least one side rail configured to couple to at least one of the first end and the second end of the cross member. The at least one side rail is oriented approximately perpendicular to the cross member. The system includes a tailgate extender configured to deploy from the tailgate frame to extend the tailgate length. The tailgate extender is configured to be supported by the at least one side rail and includes a moving roller configured to move along the at least one side rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Manikandan Babymony
  • Publication number: 20240132163
    Abstract: Load-handling vehicle (I) comprising a chassis (2), a handling system (4) comprising a lifting arm (5) mounted so as to move between a high and a low position and a driver's cab (3) comprising a floor (6), a ceiling (7), a front face (8), an opposite rear face (9) and two side faces (IO, II), one (IO) of the side faces (IO, II) being provided with an opening (12) for accessing the cab (3), and the other side face (II) being adjoined by the lifting arm (5) at least in the low position of the arm (5), the cab (3) being provided with a seat (13) and having at least one seat index point (SIP) established and defined in accordance with international standard ISO 5353: 1995. The cab (3) has a minimum interior height, measured between the floor (6) and the ceiling (7), that is greater than 1705 mm, and a distance between the floor (6) and the ground that is less than 800 mm, and the distance between the seat index point and the floor (6) of the cabin (3) is at least equal to 650 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: David LEON, Thierry LEHMANN
  • Publication number: 20240132164
    Abstract: An adjustable bedslide assembly is provided. The adjustable bedslide assembly sets onto a cargo box of a pickup truck and is extendable and retractable relative to the cargo box. The adjustable bedslide assembly includes a deck assembly and a frame assembly. The frame assembly is composed of a first frame section and a second frame section. The first frame section is configured to attach to the cargo box while the second frame section attaches to the deck assembly. The first deck portion is engageable with the second deck portion so the deck assembly is adjustably sizable to fit within the dimensions of the cargo box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Eugene A. Dylewski, II, Harley D. Harrison, Ian E. Dill, Tommy C. Brock
  • Publication number: 20240132165
    Abstract: A low profile load bar assembly for a bedslide assembly is provided. The bedslide includes a deck, at least one longitudinally extending track, at least one low profile load bar assembly, and a load bar track. The at least one low profile load bar assembly is movably positionable on the at least one longitudinally extending track. The at least one low profile load bar assembly includes at least one low profile sliding standoff movably coupled to the at least one longitudinally extending track. The at least one low profile sliding standoff includes a load bar support that extends from the connector flange adjacent the deck. The load bar support is located adjacent to the at least one longitudinally extending track. The load bar support includes a load bar opening sized and configured to receive the load bar track, and the load bar track is located adjacent to the deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Eugene A. Dylewski, II, Harley Harrison, Michael A. Sislo
  • Publication number: 20240132166
    Abstract: An active air skirt apparatus controls an airflow flowing to a lower side of a mobility device according to a traveling state of the mobility device, thereby securing optimal aerodynamic performance. In addition, disclosed herein is an active air skirt apparatus, which stably moves a flap for controlling the airflow when a vehicle travels at high speed, thereby improving durability and reliability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Jin Young Yoon, Dong Eun Cha, Hong Heui Lee, Jae Sup Byun, Jang Ho Kim
  • Publication number: 20240132167
    Abstract: Systems and methods determines that a trailer being towed by an autonomous electric tractor has its brakes applied when a motor current value of a drive motor of the autonomous electric tractor reaches or exceeds a first current threshold. a recover handler initiates a set of actions to recover resolve the trailer brake problem. A trailer lift status indicating whether a landing gear of the trailer is off the ground and a lift metric indicative of a height of the landing gear off the ground are determined by a perception module using one or more of images, point clouds, and radar data that include the trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Ira Alexander Renfrew, Luciano Spinello, James McKenna, Tessa Ronan, Vittorio Ziparo, Lawrence Klein, Ky Woodard
  • Publication number: 20240132168
    Abstract: In a work vehicle, a safety frame includes a base, a pair of left and right lower frames extending from the base and fastened to a pair of left and right rear wheel fenders, and an upper frame having an inverted U shape connecting upper portions of the pair of left and right lower frames. The base is removably fastened to a rear axle case. A length in a width direction between a pair of left and right rear wheels is changed by changing a length in a width direction of the upper frame and changing a fastening position of the base to the rear axle case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Takateru NAKAGAWA, Susumu OOKI
  • Publication number: 20240132169
    Abstract: Method for coupling a tractor with a semi-trailer and semi-truck with a tractor and a semi-trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Swen SAUPE
  • Publication number: 20240132170
    Abstract: A wheel for a track assembly is disclosed. The wheel includes an integrally formed body having hub and rim portions and first and second walls. The first and second walls, which connect the rim and hub portions, extend radially therebetween. The hub and rim portions and the first and second walls define an interior chamber configured to hold forming material. The first wall defines an aperture providing a pathway to the interior chamber for the evacuation of the forming material, and the aperture being shaped for evacuating debris introduced into the interior chamber in operation. A track system having the same is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Anthony DEZIEL
  • Publication number: 20240132171
    Abstract: A trailer includes a trailer frame using suspension cables supported from vertically extending towers on opposite sides of the trailer frame and connected to distal ends of the trailer frame for supporting distal portions of the trailer frame. The trailer bed frame comprises a plurality of folding frame sections which can be unfolded into planar alignment to form the trailer frame and folded into an overlapping or stacked alignment for storage. Left and right wheels are rotatably mounted on left and right suspensions which are removably securable to left and right sides of the trailer frame. The suspensions comprise quarter elliptical leaf spring suspensions formed from curved upper and lower leaf springs spaced apart by inner and outer spacers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2024
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Joseph William Taylor
  • Publication number: 20240132172
    Abstract: A system for storing bicycles includes an elongate supporting member and carriages. Each carriage has a body supported on and that can travel along the supporting member and a carrier component that extends downwardly from the body, suspending a bicycle. The carrier component rotates with respect to the body about an approximately vertical carrier axis. The carrying component moves vertically between a lower free position and an upper braking position. In the free position, the carrying component can rotate about the carrier axis and the body can travel along the supporting member. The braking position inhibits carrier rotation or body travel. Each carriage has a spring urging the carrying component towards the braking position, and against which the carrying component can be displaced to the free position by weight on the carrying component. The connection between the carrying component and the body allows tilting of the carrier axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Elliot James TANNER
  • Publication number: 20240132173
    Abstract: A bicycle storage unit is disclosed. The unit includes a rotatable bicycle storage carousel that is structured to rotate about a central axis to provide for a dense storage of bicycles, which are stored on the rotatable bicycle storage carousel in a generally vertical orientation. The unit further includes an enclosure surrounding the carousel. The rotatable bicycle storage carousel comprises an elongated central core oriented in a first direction that is orthogonal relative to a plane defined by a base structure of the rotatable bicycle storage carousel. The elongated central core is rotatable relative to the base structure. The carousel further includes multiple bicycle storage assemblies on which bicycles can be hung.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2024
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Eric L. RAYL, Gavin BRINK, Paul DE LA PORT, Jeffrey Mark ABRAMSON, April JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20240132174
    Abstract: A protective cover designed for transparent barriers, such as those found on vehicles. The cover comprises two panels, each constructed from multiple layers that can include polymeric materials and coatings. These layers can be tailored to exhibit visual changes under varying lighting conditions or be constructed from iridescent fabrics. The cover and one or more optional aesthetic elements can be customized based on user input. An extender mechanism, equipped with specific attachment features, ensures adaptability for different barrier sizes. The design incorporates features like elastic elements and optional piping for a precise fit and augmented positional stability. The cover offers protection against environmental factors, including UV light, moisture, and debris, while also being easily installable and removable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Elizabeth Berryman Kent
  • Publication number: 20240132175
    Abstract: A kick scooter includes: (a) a standing platform for supporting an operator, the standing platform having a top surface; (b) a drive wheel coupled to the standing platform; (c) a track assembly, pivotably coupled to the standing platform, for propelling the kick scooter, and the track assembly including a tensioner wheel and a continuous track that wraps around the tensioner wheel and the drive wheel, and the continuous track being driven by the drive wheel and supported by the tensioner wheel; (d) a biasing member mounted to the top surface of the standing platform and coupled to the track assembly, for biasing the track assembly downwards; and (e) an electric motor for driving the drive wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Lukasz Adam Mydlarz
  • Publication number: 20240132176
    Abstract: A foldable scooter is provided, including: a deck assembly, including a first deck and a second deck foldably connected and relatively rotatable about a first direction, the first deck including a first lock structure; a steering assembly, connected to the deck assembly; a locking assembly, mounted to the second deck, including a locking member movable between a first position and a second position in a second direction and including a second lock structure extending in the first direction and movable with the locking member; wherein when the locking member is located in the first position, the first and second lock structures are interlocked with each other in a male-female manner so that the deck assembly is non-foldable; when the locking member is located in the second position, the first and second lock structures are unlocked from each other so that the deck assembly is foldable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Anita Wu
  • Publication number: 20240132177
    Abstract: A bottom bracket assembly with interconnected axle and crank arms. Each end of the axle has a plurality of angled surfaces and a recess formed with a depth through at least the axle perimeter and at least partially around the perimeter of the axle. Each crank arm has a slot formed a distance along the length such that the end of the crank arm is separated into two deflectable jaws. A bore is formed orthogonal to the slot and a fastener is installed in the bore, wherein the fastener has a length to span the slot in the crank arm to engage both deflectable jaws. The fastener has a shank radius that extends to a depth of the recess. Removal of the crank arm from the axle end is opposed when the fastener is in the bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Casey James Fittz, Andrew Michael Reimer, Neil Richard Anthony Saldanha, Joseph Daniel Taylor
  • Publication number: 20240132178
    Abstract: A fork arch is disclosed. The fork arch includes a torsional geometry portion to provide torsional stiffness. The fork arch also includes a transverse geometry portion to provide transverse shear stiffness, the transverse geometry portion intermingled with the torsional geometry portion to provide an optimized hybrid torsion and transverse shear stiffness for the fork arch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel McCormick, Bryan Wesley Anderson, Joshua Coaplen
  • Publication number: 20240132179
    Abstract: An electric bicycle drive unit is arranged in a bottom bracket area of a bicycle frame. The drive unit includes a bottom bracket assembly having a bottom bracket shaft, an electric motor device and an energy storage device for supplying energy to the motor device. The energy storage device can be arranged in a down tube of the bicycle frame having a closed tube cross-section, and is removable from the down tube coaxially along a longitudinal axis of the down tube. The disclosure also relates to a bicycle frame or frame interface unit respectively, and to an energy storage device for the electric bicycle drive unit. The energy storage device is attached directly to a housing of the motor device or in a common housing of motor device and energy storage device when the drive unit is installed in the bicycle frame in a state ready for operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: SRAM DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
    Inventors: HENRIK BRAEDT, SEBASTIAN HEYNA
  • Publication number: 20240132180
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards a marine vessel comprising a bow section, a stern section, a centreline and a planing hull. The planing hull comprises a vee bottom section extending along the centreline from the stern section to the bow section and a pair of retainer walls extending from the stern section towards the bow section along either side of the vee bottom section. Each retainer wall extends downwardly parallel to, or at an acute angle to, the centreline. The vee bottom section is configured to, in use, direct water outwardly from the centreline towards the retainer walls. The retainer walls are configured to downwardly direct said outwardly directed water for providing lift to the marine vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: John Moxham, Colin Macandrew
  • Publication number: 20240132181
    Abstract: An electric powered watercraft includes a board, a battery, a motor, and a controller with an output, wherein an optical waveguide communicates light from the output to a dock of the board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: David TREWERN, James BURNS, Glenn FOSTER
  • Publication number: 20240132182
    Abstract: A fin intended for a navigation object, in particular an inflatable or rigid-shell water board, including a wing which is able to move with respect to a fastening base about an axis of rotation between a first “stabilizing” position and a second “folded” position, and a rotation blocking element for blocking the wing in the folded position, the axis of rotation being borne by two hinge components, one of which is fastened to the wing and the other to the fastening base, the hinge component fastened to the wing also being able to move translationally with respect to the hinge component fastened to the fastening base in order to unblock the wing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: EQUIP CLUB SA
    Inventor: Daniel SCHMÄH
  • Publication number: 20240132183
    Abstract: A bag for carrying sports equipment includes an upper wall, a bottom wall, and a side panel extending between the upper wall and bottom wall to form an enclosure for containing the sports equipment, wherein the upper wall is removably coupled to the side panel along at least a part of its perimeter to provide access to the enclosure; a first strengthening rib comprising a first rib section extending laterally across the upper wall, a second non-foldable rib section extending across the side panel on a first side of the bag, a third non-foldable rib section extending laterally across the bottom wall, and a fourth non-foldable rib section extending across the side panel on a second side of the bag opposite the first side, wherein the rib sections are arranged to abut each other such that they completely surround the enclosure: at least one foldable region adjacent the first strengthening rib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Truls Kristian Brataas, Henrik J. S. Kax
  • Publication number: 20240132184
    Abstract: Shaping a wave produced by a boat traveling through the water by redirecting water from one side of the boat to the opposite side of the boat. A water inlet port and a water intake scoop on one side of the boat, a water outlet at the center or opposite side/half of the boat, a water conduit between the inlet port and the outlet, and an actuator for selectively positioning the intake scoop in one of an active position in which the intake scoop extends beyond the sides or bottom of the hull and redirects ambient water into and through the inlet port, the water conduit and the outlet, and an inactive position in which the intake scoop does not extends beyond the sides or bottom of the hull and does not redirect ambient water moving past the boat into inlet port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Blue Sky Calm Water LLC
    Inventor: Eric C. Ritter
  • Publication number: 20240132185
    Abstract: A system for controlling aeraulic conditions existing above an aerial arrival zone includes anemometric components and aeraulic components. The anemometric components deliver speed and bearing angle values that characterize a relative wind speed with respect to the aerial arrival zone and to a superstructure located close to the aerial arrival zone. The aeraulic components are capable of modifying air movements above the aerial arrival zone, and are controlled according to the wind speed and bearing angle values. Such a system is particularly suitable for use on board a ship able to carry a helicopter, in particular on its afterdeck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Quentin GALLAS, Elvina DERHILLE
  • Publication number: 20240132186
    Abstract: In a ship control system of one embodiment, a route command unit outputs a route command including a target ship position and a target bow direction of a ship. An information detector detects ship information including an actual ship position and an actual bow direction of a ship. An external force vector estimation unit estimates an external force vector received by a ship, using the ship information and a hull motion model related to a hull motion of the ship. A control command unit controls both rotational frequency of a main engine and a rudder angle of a ship, based on the route command, the ship information, and the external force vector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Toru KAWATANI, Hiroki TANAKA, Takatsugu SAKAKIBARA, Naoyuki KAWASAKI, Ryo YAMAGUCHI, Hironobu UETAKE, Naoki SHIMADA, Kenta ABE
  • Publication number: 20240132187
    Abstract: A ship monitoring system includes: a shipboard information processing apparatus and including a shipboard communication unit and an information acquisition unit; and a support information processing apparatus and including: a support side communication unit capable of communicating with the shipboard communication unit; a time lag identification unit; and a state prediction unit. The time lag identification unit identifies a time from transmission of the ship motion information from the shipboard communication unit to reception of the ship motion information by the support side communication unit as a reception time lag. The state prediction unit inputs the ship motion information and the reception time lag to a ship motion model related to the ship motion of the ship to predict a motion state of the ship ahead of a motion state of the ship indicated by the ship motion information by a period of time based on the reception time lag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Toru KAWATANI, Hiroki TANAKA, Takatsugu SAKAKIBARA, Naoyuki KAWASAKI, Ryo YAMAGUCHI, Hironobu UETAKE, Naoki SHIMADA, Kenta ABE
  • Publication number: 20240132188
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for an unmanned underwater vehicle that utilizes at least one flexible robotic fin to provide a highly maneuverable vessel with station-keeping performance in tight spaces, close to ocean structures or missions where a low-speed or station-keeping vehicle is required. A propeller is also provided for providing the main propulsion during high-speed transition with assistance provided by the flexible robotic fin. The vehicle includes sonar and camera equipment as well as a plurality of other sensors for achieving navigation and communication functions while surveying the underwater marine environment. A system controller and motor controller are synchronized to provide deflection commands to ray elements in the flexible robotic fin to achieve particular maneuvers such as pitch, yaw, and roll in confined spaces. The commands are traveling waves that undulate the fin precisely and for station-keeping the commands are opposing wave commands that fix the vehicle at one position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Oscar CURET
  • Publication number: 20240132189
    Abstract: A watercraft propulsion system includes a main propulsion device attachable to a hull, an auxiliary propulsion device attachable to the hull and having a lower rated output than the main propulsion device, a lift to move up and down a propeller of the auxiliary propulsion device between an underwater position and an above-water position, and a controller. The controller includes a plurality of control modes including a combined use mode in which a propulsive force generated by the main propulsion device and a propulsive force generated by the auxiliary propulsion device are used in combination. The controller is configured or programmed to restrict the main propulsion device and the auxiliary propulsion device from being driven according to the combined use mode when the propeller of the auxiliary propulsion device is in the above-water position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Yuji IKEGAYA
  • Publication number: 20240132190
    Abstract: A watercraft propulsion system includes an engine propulsion device attachable to a hull and including a propeller rotatable about a first propeller axis, an electric propulsion device attachable to the hull and including a propeller rotatable about a second propeller axis different from the first propeller axis, and a controller configured or programmed to control the engine propulsion device and the electric propulsion device. The controller is configured or programmed to perform a propulsive force matching control to match a propulsive force increasing characteristic of the electric propulsion device with a propulsive force increasing characteristic of the engine propulsion device when a command is inputted to simultaneously generate propulsive forces from the engine propulsion device and the electric propulsion device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Yuji IKEGAYA
  • Publication number: 20240132191
    Abstract: A watercraft propulsion system includes a first propulsion device attachable to a hull, a second propulsion device attachable to the hull adjacent to the first propulsion device, a first steering device to steer the first propulsion device, a second steering device to steer the second propulsion device, and a controller configured or programmed to control the first propulsion device, the second propulsion device, the first steering device, and the second steering device. The controller is configured or programmed to determine whether or not a predetermined load torque increase condition is satisfied in which a steering load torque of the second propulsion device is likely to be increased by a water jet generated by the first propulsion device, and to perform a propulsive force restricting control to restrict the propulsive forces of the first propulsion device and the second propulsion device if the predetermined load torque increase condition is satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Yuji IKEGAYA, Tensho KAJIHARA
  • Publication number: 20240132192
    Abstract: A hybrid propulsion system for a pleasure boat provided with a control system of the hybrid propulsion system and of the position of the boat, the hybrid propulsion system further comprising an internal combustion engine and an electric motor/generator operating in an integrated manner and according to two operating modes managed by the control system, In which —the control system is configured to control the position of the boat by means of signals from a plurality of gyroscopic sensors and/or triaxial accelerometers, and —the plurality of gyroscopic sensors and/or triaxial accelerometers is located such that there is at least one gyroscopic sensor and/or one triaxial accelerometer at the bow of the boat and at least one gyroscopic sensor and/or one triaxial accelerometer at the stern of the boat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: PUNCH TORINO S.P.A.
    Inventors: Antonino CONTI, Riccardo ROSSI, Mirco BRERO, Franco OBERTI, Massimiliano MELIS
  • Publication number: 20240132193
    Abstract: A watercraft propulsion system includes an electric propulsion device attachable to a hull, an indicator located above a draft line of the hull and operable to indicate to surroundings of the electric propulsion device information about the state of the electric propulsion device, and a controller. The controller has a plurality of control modes including an electric propulsion device enabled mode in which the electric propulsion device is enabled to be driven, and is configured or programmed to perform an indicator control operation in the electric propulsion device enabled mode to actuate the indicator to indicate that the electric propulsion device is in a drivable state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Yuji IKEGAYA
  • Publication number: 20240132194
    Abstract: A watercraft propulsion system includes first and second propulsion devices attachable to a hull asymmetrically with respect to an anteroposterior center line of the hull, a lateral movement command generator to generate a first lateral movement command and a second lateral movement command to laterally move the hull rightward and leftward, and a controller. The controller includes a memory to store first and second lateral movement thrust ratios indicating ratios between a forward propulsive force and a reverse propulsive force in a first lateral movement control and a second lateral movement control. When one of the first and second lateral movement thrust ratios is set in a calibration mode, the controller is configured or programmed to set an initial value of the other of the first and second lateral movement thrust ratios to an inverse of the one of the first and second lateral movement thrust ratios.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Yuji IKEGAYA
  • Publication number: 20240132195
    Abstract: A marine propulsion system includes a controller configured or programmed to perform a marine vessel traveling direction control such that a traveling direction of a marine vessel is changed to a predetermined angle equal to or greater than a first angle with respect to a traveling direction of waves toward the marine vessel when the traveling direction of the marine vessel is less than the first angle with respect to the traveling direction of the waves toward the marine vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Satoru HAMADA, Akihiro ONOUE, Toshio SUZUKI, Masaru SUEMORI, Yoshiyuki KADOBAYASHI, Manami OYAMA
  • Publication number: 20240132196
    Abstract: A ship including an engine, a jet propulsion device, a ship controller, and a ship position detection unit, in which the jet propulsion device includes a nozzle that ejects a jet stream generated by the driving force output from the engine, and a bucket that changes a direction of the jet stream, the position of the bucket includes at least a forward-side intermediate position between the forward position and the neutral position, the ship controller has a ship fixed point holding mode in which feedback control of the engine and the jet propulsion device is performed based on a deviation between a preset target ship position and the actual ship position, and both control of the position of the bucket including the forward-side intermediate position and control of a rotational speed of the engine are performed in the ship fixed point holding mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Masato SHIRAO, Takafumi KAMIYA, Jun TOKUSHIGE, Marino SATO
  • Publication number: 20240132197
    Abstract: A monolithic or laminated glazing is bolted or pinched by a frame which is itself bolted onto or through a structure, wherein, in at least part of the periphery of the glazing of maximum flexibility or of minimum stiffness with respect to the buckling phenomenon, the bolting is performed by at least one bolt inserted into a bush concentric to the bolt, or replaced by the insertion of a bush or of a pin, each bush or each pin being mounted without play on the glazing or on the frame, and on or through the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2020
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Jean-Benoît MAYEUX, Flavien FREMY
  • Publication number: 20240132198
    Abstract: A retainer suitable for use on an aircraft is disclosed. The retainer comprises a first retainer part and a second retainer part. The first retainer part comprises a catch and a damper; in which the catch comprises one or more magnetic elements. The damper comprises a damping material, the damping material damps shock impulses; and the catch is supported on the damper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: B/E Aerospace (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Daniel H. Wall, Peter Ashley Griffiths, Rafal Hubert Chylinski
  • Publication number: 20240132199
    Abstract: An aircraft wing section assembly is disclosed having a structural spine, a movement mechanism including a support rod 1 extending through the structural spine, a first lever, for connection to and for moving a first moveable control surface, pivotally mounted to the support rod, a second similar lever for connection to and for moving a second moveable control surface, and a connection mechanism for connecting the first and second levers such that pivotal movement of the first lever causes pivotal movement of the second lever, and an actuation mechanism for actuating pivotal movement of the first lever, such that, in use, when the actuation mechanism actuates pivotal movement of the first lever, the second lever also pivotally moves, thus causing movement of both the first and second moveable control surfaces. Also disclosed is an aircraft wing assembly, an aircraft and a method of operating an aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Shaun KELLY, Peter KELLY, Stuart Strachan ALEXANDER
  • Publication number: 20240132200
    Abstract: The folding vertical fin (30) adapted for use in aircraft, with its internal pyrotechnic catapult (35) on the fuselage (39) at the tail of a fighter jet (40) and turbo-prop aircraft (41), proposed in the present invention is a fully active system consisting of a fixed segment (2) for attachment onto the fuselage (39) at the tail of the aircraft and a movable segment (3) coupled to the fixed segment (2) by means of an articulation of hinges (25) at the base thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Pavlos Giannakopoulos
  • Publication number: 20240132201
    Abstract: A propelling system with variable aerodynamic controls is a system used to generate and control the flight forces of an aircraft. The system includes a stator, a rotor, a plurality of propelling units, and a control system. The stator serves as the stationary connection to the aircraft. The rotor revolves the propelling units about a central rotation axis. The control system enables the control of the propelling units. The propelling units generate the flight forces for the aircraft in the desired direction. In addition, each of the propelling units include a blade body, a shaft channel, a spar shaft, and at least one aileron assembly. The shaft channel receives the spar shaft within the blade body. The spar shaft connects the blade body to the rotor. The blade body passively corrects its angle of attack and supports the aileron assembly. The aileron assembly adjusts the pitch of the blade body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Thomas Norman Hesse
  • Publication number: 20240132202
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing tactile feedback via an inceptor. A control system for an aircraft includes an inceptor and a controller. The inceptor includes a grip portion moveable between a plurality of positions and one or more motors to apply a variable force to the grip portion. The controller is coupled to the one or more motors. The controller includes an electronic processor and a memory. The controller is configured to operate in a first operating mode, select a first tactile feedback profile associated with the first operating mode, and control the one or more motors based on the first tactile feedback profile. The controller is further configured to detect a transition from the first operating mode to a second operating mode, select a second tactile feedback profile associated with the second operating mode, and control the one or more motors based on the second tactile feedback profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Matthew T. Luszcz
  • Publication number: 20240132203
    Abstract: Systems and methods for fault toleration actuation include an actuator with a position. A first sensor measures a first parameter associated with the actuator. A second sensor measures a second parameter associated with the actuator. A sensor fusion module receives data from each of the first and second sensor and executes a sensor fusion process on the data received to estimate the position of the actuator. A fault detection module is configured to receive data from the first and second sensor, to receive sensor fusion data from the sensor fusion module, to compare the data received from the first and second sensor with the sensor fusion estimate, to identify an error in the data received from either of the first or second sensor based on the comparison, and to determine a fault exists in the first or second sensor based on the error.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Ryan MADSON, Meng WANG, Richard Strong WALLACE, JR.
  • Publication number: 20240132204
    Abstract: An uplock for retaining a capture pin of a movable part includes a hook that is movable between a release position and a retaining position, a locking part that interacts with the hook and is movable between a locking position and an unlocking position, and a detector. The detector includes a first sensor for detecting whether the hook is in the retaining position, and a second sensor for detecting a presence of the mobile part in the immediate vicinity of the uplock in the position occupied by the mobile part when the capture pin is in the hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Ludovic DUFAY, Michel ARBENTZ, Vincent PASCAL
  • Publication number: 20240132205
    Abstract: An aircraft landing gear control system. As an aircraft prepares to land, the system determines the ground speed of the aircraft and causes the aircraft's wheels to rotate at an angular velocity that corresponds to the aircraft's ground speed so that upon landing, the aircraft wheels are not subjected to a sudden jarring impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: M Nizar Sanadiki
  • Publication number: 20240132206
    Abstract: A drive system for a rotorcraft includes first and second gearbox assemblies and a lubrication assembly. The lubrication assembly includes first and second lubrication systems and a valve connected between the first and second lubrication systems such that when the valve is in a first position, a test mode of operation of the lubrication assembly is enabled and when the valve is in a second position, a normal mode of operation of the lubrication assembly is enabled. The lubrication assembly also includes a valve control unit operable to instruct the valve to selectively move between the first position and the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Robert Mueller, Jason DeWitt McPeak, Mark Alan Przybyla
  • Publication number: 20240132207
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to hybrid tilt propeller/tilt wing aircraft. The aircraft includes a fuselage, a first wing, and a second wing. The first wing and the second wing each include a fixed inner portion and an outer portion rotatably coupled to the inner portion. The aircraft includes a first propeller and a second propeller respectively associated with the first wing and the second wing and that can respectively rotate together with the outer portion of the associated wing. The aircraft includes an third wing and a third propeller mounted to the third wing. The third wing and the third propeller can rotate with respect to the fuselage. The aircraft can control movement in all directions without cyclic control of the first propeller, the second propeller, and the third propeller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Israel Wygnanski, Lutz Taubert, Michael Ol
  • Publication number: 20240132208
    Abstract: Apparatus for installing equipment at a remote location includes a gripper that is releasably coupled to a controller. The gripper includes a first grip member and a second grip member. The second grip member is pivotally joined to the first grip member and moveable between an open position and a closed position. The gripper also includes a gripper coupler secured to the first and second grip members and operable to engage a control coupler of the controller to releasably mount the gripper to the controller. The gripper also includes a transmission assembly with a toothed track mounted to the second grip member and a round gear mounted to the first grip member, the round gear meshed with the toothed track and the transmission assembly positioned to be mechanically engaged by the control coupler whereby the control coupler is operable to mechanically drive the round gear to move the second grip member between the open and closed positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Carlos Leal
  • Publication number: 20240132209
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a multilayer system utilizing a trusted execution environment for creating isolated environments to implement an operating system for commercial drones with increased security. The trusted execution environment creates an isolated environment that runs parallel with the operating system. The utilization of the trusted execution environment as the three-layer system is segmented into three subsystems, wherein each subsystem provides a separate functionality and helps in controlling the flight of the drone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Jincheng Wu, Tao Xi, Zhaonan Li, Jin Xu
  • Publication number: 20240132210
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprising a convertible body operably coupled to at least one sensor, and further configured to rotate at least about a longitudinal axis, thereby providing a full field of regard for the at least one sensor, and a plurality of arms extending laterally from the convertible body, each arm of the plurality of arms having a rotor assembly coupled thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Marc T. Angelucci