Patents Issued in May 9, 2024
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Publication number: 20240149682Abstract: Content display device for a road vehicle; the content display device comprises a support element configured to be centrally mounted in the area of a dashboard of the road vehicle; at least one screen mechanically connected to the support element and configured to be visible to a passenger and/or to a driver while driving; the support element comprising a perimeter portion surrounding the screen; the device comprising tactile controls, which are arranged in the area of the perimeter portion and are flat relative to the portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Jonathan P. IVE, Eugene WHANG, Jeremy BATAILLOU, Anthony ASHCROFT, Suhang ZHOU, Benoit LOUZAOUEN, Jemima KISS, Christopher WILSON, Wan Si WAN, Biotz NATERA, James MCGRATH, Roger GUYETT, Joseph LUXTON, Michael MATAS, Patrick KESSLER, Maximilian ROMANI, Vito CONIGLIARO
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Publication number: 20240149683Abstract: Disclosed is a display for a vehicle including a plastic cover lens including a lens, a front film disposed on a front surface of the lens, and a rear film disposed on a rear surface of the lens, a super retardation film (SRF) adhered to a rear surface of the plastic cover lens using an optically clear adhesive (OCA), a liquid crystal display module adhered to a rear surface of the super retardation film using the optically clear adhesive, a panel-front assembled at the rear of the plastic cover lens, in close contact with and supporting the liquid crystal display module, and preventing deformation of the plastic cover lens, and a rear cover assembled at the rear of the panel-front.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.Inventor: Joung Hoon LEE
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Publication number: 20240149684Abstract: A control panel for a vehicle and having: a digital screen; a pointer, which can be arranged on the digital screen and is mounted in a movable manner so as to move on the digital screen; and an actuator device configured to move the pointer on the digital screen. The pointer is movable so as to be arranged on the digital screen and to be arranged beside the digital screen and without overlap on the digital screen. The actuator device transmits the motion to the pointer through a contactless magnetic coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Jonathan P. IVE, Eugene WHANG, Jeremy BATAILLOU, Anthony ASHCROFT, Suhang ZHOU, Benoit LOUZAOUEN, Jemima KISS, Christopher WILSON, Wan Si WAN, Biotz NATERA, James MCGRATH, Roger GUYETT, Joseph LUXTON, Michael MATAS, Patrick KESSLER, Benedetto VIGNA, Maximilian ROMANI, Vito CONIGLIARO, Matteo LANZAVECCHIA
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Publication number: 20240149685Abstract: A control panel for a vehicle and having: a main digital screen having at least one through opening made within it and completely surrounded by the main digital screen; a secondary digital screen, which is arranged behind the main digital screen in the area of the through opening of the main digital screen so that it is visible through the through opening; a pointer, which can be arranged between the main digital screen and the secondary digital screen and is mounted in a movable manner so as to move on the secondary digital screen; and an actuator device configured to move the pointer on the secondary digital screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Jonathan P. IVE, Eugene WHANG, Jeremy BATAILLOU, Anthony ASHCROFT, Suhang ZHOU, Benoit LOUZAOUEN, Jemima KISS, Christopher WILSON, Wan Si WAN, Biotz NATERA, James MCGRATH, Roger GUYETT, Joseph LUXTON, Michael MATAS, Patrick KESSLER, Benedetto VIGNA, Maximilian ROMANI, Vito CONIGLIARO, Matteo LANZAVECCHIA
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Publication number: 20240149686Abstract: Road vehicle comprising a passenger compartment configured to accommodate a driver and at least one passenger alongside the driver; a vehicle dashboard; a steering wheel; a content display device comprises: a support element hinged in the area of a central portion of the vehicle dashboard, at the front between a driver's seat and a passenger's seat; at least one screen mechanically connected to the support element and configured to be visible to a passenger and/or to a driver while driving; a time measurement system, in particular a chronograph; the vehicle comprises mechanical controls arranged, namely mounted, in the area of the steering to give instructions to the time measurement system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Jonathan P. IVE, Eugene WHANG, Jeremy BATAILLOU, Anthony ASHCROFT, Suhang ZHOU, Benoit LOUZAOUEN, Jemima KISS, Christopher WILSON, Wan Si WAN, Biotz NATERA, James MCGRATH, Roger GUYETT, Joseph LUXTON, Michael MATAS, Patrick KESSLER, Maximilian ROMANI, Vito CONIGLIARO
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Publication number: 20240149687Abstract: A content display device for a road vehicle comprising: a first support element; a second support element configured to be mounted at the dashboard in a position adjacent to the first support element; a first screen, mechanically connected to the first support element; a second screen, mechanically connected to the second support element; a movement system mechanically coupled to the first support element and to the second support element and configured to move the first screen and/or the second screen from a joint configuration, in which the first screen and the second screen are adjacent, to a disjointed configuration, in which the first screen and the second screen are separated from each other; in the disjointed configuration, the first screen being towards the driver and/or towards the passenger.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Jonathan P. IVE, Eugene WHANG, Jeremy BATAILLOU, Anthony ASHCROFT, Suhang ZHOU, Benoit LOUZAOUEN, Jemima KISS, Christopher WILSON, Wan Si WAN, Biotz NATERA, James MCGRATH, Roger GUYETT, Joseph LUXTON, Michael MATAS, Patrick KESSLER, Patrizio MORUZZI, Vito CONIGLIARO
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Publication number: 20240149688Abstract: Disclosed are a control system, a method, and an apparatus for a vehicle-mounted device, a device, and a storage medium. The control system includes a control device and vehicle-mounted terminal provided on a vehicle; where the control device is configured to receive a control message from a first user terminal, determine a vehicle-end task matched with the control message, and send information of the vehicle-end task to the vehicle-mounted terminal; and the vehicle-mounted terminal is configured to determine, based on received information of the vehicle-end task, a target vehicle-mounted device executing the vehicle-end task from a vehicle-mounted device provided on the vehicle, and trigger the target vehicle-mounted device to execute the vehicle-end task.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2024Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: XIAO-I PLUS INC.Inventors: Jie CHENG, Yangqing PU
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Publication number: 20240149689Abstract: A road vehicle comprising a vehicle dashboard, comprising in turn an exposed surface visible from the interior of the passenger compartment; a content display device; a first projection device, which is configured to project onto the first projection surface one or more contents; at least one first aesthetic surface, also configured so as to substantially correspond to said part of the exposed surface; a support element, pivotably mounted on the vehicle dashboard and on which at least the first projection surface and the first aesthetic surface are arranged around an axis of symmetry; a movement system configured to rotate of the support element between a first configuration and a second configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Jonathan P. IVE, Eugene WHANG, Jeremy BATAILLOU, Anthony ASHCROFT, Suhang ZHOU, Benoit LOUZAOUEN, Jemima KISS, Christopher WILSON, Wan Si WAN, Biotz NATERA, James MCGRATH, Roger GUYETT, Joseph LUXTON, Michael MATAS, Patrick KESSLER, Patrizio MORUZZI, Vito CONIGLIARO
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Publication number: 20240149690Abstract: A vehicle includes an input device, a first battery, a battery monitoring system configured to monitor a state of charge (SOC) value of the first battery, and a power distribution control apparatus configured to determine whether the vehicle is in a ready state based on an operating state of the driving motor when an On command for an Eco mode is received, obtain a driving-possible distance based on the SOC value of the first battery when it is determined that the vehicle is in the ready state, and control a power saving mode of the vehicle based on the obtained driving-possible distance, wherein electric power to be supplied to the first load is limited in the power saving mode. The power saving mode is a mode in which electric power to be supplied to the first load is limited.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, KIA CORPORATIONInventor: Un CHON
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Publication number: 20240149691Abstract: A system and method to manage charging priority for at least one accessory includes the steps of: providing one or more charging stations for the at least one accessory, monitoring vehicle power status, and monitoring accessory charging status. Additionally, the allocation of power supplied to the one or more charging stations is managed based on priority requirements as determined per each accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Pietro Buttolo, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Brendan Diamond, William Wurz, Eric Scott Levine
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Publication number: 20240149692Abstract: A vehicle may include: an auxiliary battery configured to supply power to the vehicle; a low-voltage output unit configured to supply power to the auxiliary battery to charge the auxiliary battery; a battery sensor configured to measure a current of the auxiliary battery by charging or discharging the auxiliary battery; and a controller configured to control the low-voltage output unit, and determine a durability of the auxiliary battery based on an internal resistance, of the auxiliary battery, calculated using the current measured by the battery sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Kyung Hyun Lim, Sang Jin Lee
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Publication number: 20240149693Abstract: A method and an apparatus are provided to monitor an electric motor drive system. Samples of a three-phase current waveform associated with the electric motor system are obtained. The samples of the three-phase current waveform are transformed into two orthogonal signals. A covariance matrix is generated from the two orthogonal signals. A fault type and a fault location in the electric motor system is determined based on the covariance matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Azam Bagheri, Atabak Taheri
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Publication number: 20240149694Abstract: The present solution provides a digital first responder cut loop. The present solution can include a system comprising a control unit executing instructions and configured to generate a signal through a harness of an electric vehicle. The signal can be indicative of a state of a cut loop of the electric vehicle. The control unit can be electrically connected to restraint control module and a battery pack associated with the electric vehicle. The controller can be configured to detect an event associated with the vehicle or a change in the signal above a threshold level. The controller can be configured to, responsive to the detection of one of the event or the change in the signal, facilitate electrical disconnection of the restraint control module of the electric vehicle or the battery pack of the electric vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Rahul Rajesh Tiwari, Simon David Asher, Martin Brian Majkut, Nicholas Paul Tokarz
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Publication number: 20240149695Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle includes inputting, in response to an error occurring in a main controller configured for controlling a motor driving the vehicle, a brake signal of the vehicle to an electronic controller; confirming, in response to the brake signal being input, whether the vehicle decelerates in a drive controller; outputting, upon confirming that the vehicle does not decelerate, by the drive controller, a signal for generating a notification for inducing an emergency button mechanically or electrically connected to the main controller to operate; and cutting off power supplied to the main controller in response to the operation of the emergency button.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia CorporationInventor: Un CHON
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Publication number: 20240149696Abstract: A braking resistance device for a vehicle has a plurality of braking resistance elements each having a tubular heat-conducting casing. A heat-conducting and electrically insulating material is disposed in the casing. An electrical conductor is embedded in the insulating material over a majority of the longitudinal extent of the casing. Furthermore, the braking resistance device has a stacking arrangement which is designed to be passively cooled. The stacking arrangement has a plurality of layers which are arranged one above the other in a stacking direction and each including the braking resistance elements of the plurality of braking resistance elements which are arranged substantially parallel to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Peter Dornberger, Johannes Blisse, Arnd Rüter, Jürgen Quindt, Thorsten Stützle
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Publication number: 20240149697Abstract: A fuel cell vehicle includes a fuel cell stack and a battery, a drive motor configured to drive the vehicle through electrical energy of the fuel cell stack or the battery and to generate electric power through regenerative braking during braking, and a controller configured to set a limit of a regenerative braking output of a drive motor upon braking of the vehicle, taking into consideration a driving environment factor in an exterior of the vehicle, a vehicle manipulation factor of a vehicle driver, and a vehicle driving factor as to a driving state of a vehicle part including the fuel cell stack and the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Seong Cheol Jeong, Jae Ok Ha, Mi Ji Kim
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Publication number: 20240149698Abstract: An electric regenerative braking system is provided for capturing kinetic energy as electrical potential energy during vehicle braking (also referred to as a braking event). The electric regenerative braking system captures the kinetic energy from a shaft of the vehicle using an electric motor to generate electrical potential energy from the kinetic energy. The generated electrical potential energy is supplied to an energy accumulator that increases in electrical resistance as more electrical potential energy is stored. The electrical potential energy stored in the energy accumulator is used to charge a battery. The electric regenerative braking system uses a controller having a variable resistor to control a braking torque of the electric motor. That is, the controller modulates a resistance of the variable resistor based on the resistance of the energy accumulator, such that the resistance of the variable resistor is reduced as the resistance of the energy accumulator increases.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: HIT THE BRAKES, LLCInventor: Robert Sikorski
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Publication number: 20240149699Abstract: System (1) for electrically feeding electrically powered vehicles (2a-b), comprising electric conductor(s) (3) extending along a road section (4) and a central electronic control unit, CECU (8). The vehicles comprise a current collector (5a-b), an onboard energy storage device (7a-b) and a thereto connected vehicle electronic control unit, VECU (6a-b). The VECU is configured to determine a current required power and a current energy storage status, and to send a signal to the CECU indicating the current required power and the energy storage status. The CECU is configured to determine a maximum power available via said electric conductor and a power to be received for each vehicle such that the maximum power is not exceeded and send at least one power control signal to each VECU indicating the power to be received. The VECU is configured to control received power in response to said at least one power control signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2021Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: BluVein Innovation Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Oliver James, Anthony Sprague, Gunner Asplund
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Publication number: 20240149700Abstract: A controller, while parameters are indicative of electromagnetic interference exceeding a predetermined value, generates voltage reference vectors or duty cycle commands such that differences between switching times of any two phases of an inverter are always greater than a threshold, and while the parameters are indicative of the electromagnetic interference being less than the predetermined value, generates the voltage reference vectors or duty cycle commands such that the differences are sometimes greater than the threshold and other times less than the threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Yue Nie, Christopher Wolf, Michael W. Degner
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Publication number: 20240149701Abstract: A method and a device for controlling an electric driving machine of a motor vehicle are provided. A rotor shaft of the electric driving machine is connected to an output shaft of the motor vehicle via a geared transmission. During a load alteration of the driving machine, a shock torque load is applied by the driving machine prior to a changeover from one flank to another in the geared transmission in order to adjust the rotation of the gears of the geared transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventor: Norbert SCHROEDER
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Publication number: 20240149702Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis and a motor/wheel assembly comprising a drive wheel and a drive electric motor, the vehicle comprising an overspeed detection device, the overspeed detection device comprising a first sensor, the first sensor being configured to measure a speed of rotation, the overspeed detection device comprising a speed reference device for establishing a maximum speed of rotation, the reference device comprising an optical sensor for determining a close environment, the maximum speed of rotation being a function of the close environment, of a predefined functional speed threshold and of a direction of rotation, the overspeed detection device comprising a comparator for comparing the speed of rotation with the maximum speed of rotation, the comparator being configured to stop the rotation of the drive wheel if the speed of rotation is greater than the maximum speed of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Alexis MONACI, Guillaume QUERIN
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Publication number: 20240149703Abstract: A vehicle for traversing an area to regulate a surface impact on a terrain over which the vehicle travels is described. The vehicle includes a motor, a braking system, and a controller coupled to the motor and the braking system. The controller is configured to determine a real-time center of gravity of the vehicle, and the controller is configured to control the vehicle, based on the real-time center of gravity of the vehicle, to regulate the surface impact on the terrain over which the vehicle travels.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventor: Thomas M. Wittenschlaeger
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Publication number: 20240149704Abstract: A vehicle control method includes receiving information on a state of a main battery from a battery controller to a power controller so that a vehicle operates in a power saving mode, receiving, by the power controller, information on a possible travel distance of the vehicle determined by a drive controller using information on a charge amount of the main battery, receiving information on a determination that the vehicle cannot travel to a destination from the drive controller to the power controller using information on a remaining travel distance to the destination, and executing, by the power controller, the power saving mode depending on a level according to the information on the determination that the vehicle cannot travel to a destination.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia CorporationInventor: Un CHON
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Publication number: 20240149705Abstract: The present invention prevents a failure from occurring in an electric vehicle. This electric vehicle is driven by power obtained from a power line via a collector, an energy source mounted on the electric vehicle, or using both thereof, and causes power generated, for example, during braking to be regenerated to the power line via the collector or to be consumed in a load mounted on the electric vehicle. The electric vehicle is characterized by having a function of electrically separating the collector from the power line when the voltage of the power line or a circuit voltage within the electric vehicle deviates from a predetermined range.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2021Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Hiroaki MIYATA, Naoshi SUGAWARA, Junichi YANAGITA, Kazuhiro IMAIE
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Publication number: 20240149706Abstract: A structural assembly for a battery structure includes a first shell, a second shell and a cold plate. The first shell includes a first cross member portion providing lateral support for a respective side of a cell stack. The second shell is secured to the first shell to define a unitized structure that houses the cell stack. The second shell includes a second cross member portion providing lateral support for a respective side of the cell stack and is spaced apart along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle relative to the first cross member portion. The cold plate is housed within the unitized structure. Each of the first and second cross member portions includes an outer wall, an inner wall spaced apart from the outer wall, and connecting members that connect the outer wall to the inner wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Scott M. Rollins, Dominic Mario Bertolini, David Doman, Francisco Fernandez-Galindo, John Hammack McCormick, Jason Luke Sielaff, Liam E. West
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Publication number: 20240149707Abstract: The vehicle includes a pair of side members; a rear cross member; a battery; a first power converter connected to the battery; a first relay switching the battery and the first power converter between an energized state and a non-energized state; a second power converter connected to the battery in parallel with the first power converter; a second relay switching the battery and the second power converter between an energized state and a non-energized state. The first relay switches the battery and the first power converter to an energized state while the vehicle is traveling, the second relay switches the battery and the second power converter to the non-energized state. The first power converter is forward of the rear cross member in the vehicle and disposed between the side members in the vehicle width direction. A second power converter is disposed behind the rear cross member in the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Noriyuki YAMANAKA
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Publication number: 20240149708Abstract: An electrified fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, an electric motor coupled to the chassis, and an energy storage system positioned between the cab and the body. The energy storage system includes a rack, a first battery pack, a second battery pack, and a power distribution system. The rack is coupled to and extends upward from the chassis. The rack defines an interior chamber having a first portion, a second portion, and a center portion. The first battery pack is positioned within the first portion. The second battery pack is positioned within the second portion. The power distribution system is positioned within the center portion between the first battery pack and the second battery pack. The power distribution system is electrically coupled to the first battery pack, the second battery pack, and the electric motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: David Archer, Eric Linsmeier
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Publication number: 20240149709Abstract: An electrified fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis having a pair of frame rails, a cab, a body, an electric motor coupled to the chassis, and an energy storage system. The energy storage system includes a rack, a battery pack, a power distribution system, and a power cable. The rack is coupled to and extends upward from the chassis. The rack defines an interior chamber. The battery pack and the power distribution system are positioned within the interior chamber. The power cable runs from the power distribution system to the electric motor. The power cable is configured to provide alternating current power from the power distribution system to the electric motor. The power cable extends out of the rack proximate a lower edge thereof and between the pair of frame rails to the electric motor without crossing over or under the pair of frame rails of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: David Archer, Eric Linsmeier
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Publication number: 20240149710Abstract: An electrified fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis having a pair of frame rails, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis rearward of the cab, an electric motor positioned between the pair of frame rails, an energy storage system positioned between the cab and the body, and a covering. The energy storage system includes a power cable coupled to the electric motor. The covering extends across the pair of frame rails and over at least a portion of the electric motor such that the power cable is positioned underneath the covering.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Seth Newlin, David Archer, Eric Linsmeier
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Publication number: 20240149711Abstract: A traditional fire apparatus includes a frame, a front cabin, a rear section, an engine, and a transmission. A method for converting the traditional fire apparatus to an electrified fire apparatus. includes providing a retrofit kit including a frame extender, an electromagnetic device, and a high voltage enclosure including a battery pack; coupling the frame extender to the frame to extend a longitudinal length of the frame; replacing the transmission with the electromagnetic device, mounting the high voltage enclosure to the frame; and electrically coupling the high voltage enclosure to the electromagnetic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: David Archer, Eric Linsmeier
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Publication number: 20240149712Abstract: A silencer for a fuel cell vehicle includes: an internal pipe including a first drain disposed in a lower portion of an external circumferential surface thereof and configured to discharge water and a plurality of gas flow ports disposed in an upper portion of the external circumferential surface and configured to allow gas to flow therethrough; a housing surrounding the internal pipe and forming a space in which the water and the gas flow within the internal pipe; a drainage adjustment portion disposed inside the internal pipe and configured to open or close the first drain, wherein the drainage adjustment portion includes: a moving plate including a shape corresponding to a cross section of an internal space of the internal pipe and moving in an axial direction of the internal pipe according to flow of the gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia CorporationInventor: Ki Ho PARK
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Publication number: 20240149713Abstract: Provided are a charging device and a vehicle capable of reducing the amount of noise flowing into a quick-charging facility. The pair of charging lines connecting the quick-charging facility (20) to an onboard battery (30) are referred to as quick-charging lines, and each of these quick-charging lines is provided with a relay (16-1, 16-2). Each relay (16-1, 16-2) is used to switch the current flowing in the respective quick-charging line on and off, the current being switched on during quick-charge and being switched off during normal charging. Each quick-charging line has a Y-capacitor (17) connected thereto closer to a QC port (15) than the respective relay (16-1, 16-2).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2024Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventor: Shuhei CHIZUWA
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Publication number: 20240149714Abstract: A method includes receiving an indication of a charging current received at an on-board charging circuit of a vehicle from a source having a charging voltage. The on-board charging circuit includes a multi-phase traction motor, an inverter electrically coupled to the multi-phase traction motor and including an upper set of switching elements and a lower set of switching elements, and an energy storage device (ESD) electrically coupled to the inverter and having a storage voltage. The method includes determining whether the charging voltage is greater than or equal to the storage voltage. When the charging voltage is greater than or equal to the storage voltage, the method includes instructing at least one switching element in the upper set to operate in an on state and all of the switching elements in the lower set in an off state to cause fast charging of the ESD using the charging current.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: Karma Automotive LLCInventors: Fazel Farahmand, Bradley Ketchel
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Publication number: 20240149715Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes a chassis, an energy storage system supported by the chassis, a high voltage component, a conduit, a high voltage cable, and a controller. The high voltage cable is routed through the conduit and provides high voltage power between the energy storage system and the high voltage component. The controller is configured to (a) initiate an alarm if a person is attempting to access the high voltage cable with the high voltage power active, (b) disengage a contactor of the energy storage system to stop providing the high voltage power through the high voltage cable in response to (i) the person attempting to access the high voltage cable with the high voltage power active and/or (ii) the person accessing the conduit, and/or (c) prevent access to the high voltage cable in response to the contactor being engaged and the high voltage power being active.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: David Archer, Eric Linsmeier, Chad Radtke, Tim Nelson, Seth Newlin, David Kay
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Publication number: 20240149716Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a rechargeable power source, a body portion, a charging compartment on the body portion, a charge port arranged inside the charging compartment and connected to the rechargeable power source, a door having a first and a second face opposite one another according to the direction of a thickness of the door, the door being coupled to the body portion in a movable manner between a closing position, in which the door closes the charging compartment with the first face facing the charging compartment, and an opening position, in which the charging compartment can be accessed from the outside, so that an outer charging source can be connected to the charge port in order to enable a charging process of the rechargeable power source, and a screen to display one or more items of information relating to the charging process, wherein the screen is placed in a position so as to be covered by the door in the closing position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Jonathan P. IVE, Eugene WHANG, Jeremy BATAILLOU, Anthony ASHCROFT, Suhang ZHOU, Benoit LOUZAOUEN, Jemima KISS, Christopher WILSON, Wan Si WAN, Biotz NATERA, James MCGRATH, Roger GUYETT, Joseph LUXTON, Michael MATAS, Patrick KESSLER, Stefano GALAFASSI, Vito CONIGLIARO
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Publication number: 20240149717Abstract: An electrical architecture that allows power to be transferred to a battery powered machine while the machine is moving and that allows the machine to be charged while stationary.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Matthew Lawrence Hendrickson, Eric M. Andris, Dustin Craig Selvey, Bradley Scott Bailey, Igor Strashny
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Publication number: 20240149718Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for a multilevel electrical vehicle (EV) motor drive circuit with an integrated battery charger. The apparatus, system and method may include a direct current (DC) battery for the EV connected in parallel with a capacitance; and a three level inverter circuit in parallel with the DC battery and connected in neutral point bisection with the capacitance, comprising: a high frequency low voltage pulse width modulation circuit; and a low frequency fundamental switching circuit at least partially in parallel with the high frequency low voltage pulse width modulation circuit. Additionally included may be motor windings connected in neutral point bisection with the low frequency fundamental switching circuit; and a power factor correction boost charging circuit connected to the three level inverter circuit, and connected to an alternating current grid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventor: Jeffrey David Danner
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Publication number: 20240149719Abstract: Embodiments related to an optimal charging system of a vehicle comprising a first information receiving component, a battery health management component, a charging component, and a communication component is configured to connect to a charging station via the charging component; transmit a length of time for charging by the communication component; transmit a state of health information to the charging station via the battery health management component by the communication component; activate charging of the battery pack by the charging component; establish a bi-directional communication link with the charging station to allow extraction of state of health information by the charging station by the communication component; and provide an update to the battery's state of health via the bi-directional communication link while the vehicle is connected to the charger.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Andreas Ropel, Ben Lloyd, Mathias Le Saux, Kostas Chatziioannou, Klas Persson Signell
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Publication number: 20240149720Abstract: A method for operating a charging station designed and provided for charging a traction battery of a motor vehicle with electric energy, wherein the charging station comprises a display device for displaying information and an operating device for receiving a manual input of a user. The display device and the operating device are relocated at least temporarily in relation to a housing of the charging station. A charging station for charging a traction battery of a motor vehicle with electric energy is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Matthias SCHNEIDER, Stefan WALTL
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Publication number: 20240149721Abstract: A vehicle charge-discharge station 50A includes a plurality of charge-discharging devices 51 and a display device 95 that collectively displays modes regarding charge-discharge of the plurality of charge-discharge devices 51.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Masakatsu KURISAKA, Yuta MIZUKAWA, Toshiyuki TAKEHARA
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Publication number: 20240149722Abstract: One example provides a hands free electric vehicle (EV) charging system including a charge transfer unit (CTU) to receive at least one charging power input, the CTU including a receptacle and a controllable power switch. A vehicle charging unit (VTU) is to be mounted to an underside of the EV, the VTU including a vertically controllable power cord having a plug, the power cord to electrically connect to a battery charging system of the EV, and an alignment system to adjust a horizontal position of the plug. When the VTU is positioned vertically over the CTU, the VTU is to horizontally align the plug with the receptacle and thereafter to vertically lower the power cord to place the plug in the receptacle and create an electrical connection there between, whereupon the CTU is to connect the power cord to the charging power source via the power switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: EVJAM LLCInventors: Gregg KROMREY, Steven DICKE
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Publication number: 20240149723Abstract: A method for operating a charging station is provided and configured to charge a traction battery of a motor vehicle with electric energy, wherein the charging station may include a charging cable held by a charging arm of the charging station. Movement of the charging cable and/or a position of a user of the charging station making use of the charging cable may be detected by at least one sensor and the charging arm may be moved in a motorized manner in the direction of the movement of the charging cable and/or in the direction of the position of the user. The disclosure furthermore relates to a charging station for charging a traction battery of a motor vehicle with electric energy as well as a building arrangement having a charging station.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Matthias SCHNEIDER, Stefan WALTL
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Publication number: 20240149724Abstract: Apparatus for transferring electrical power to or from an electric vehicle is disclosed, comprising a housing configured to be installed at or above ground level in a space in which an electric vehicle may be parked, such that when parked the electric vehicle is positioned on or over the housing, a first connector engageable with a second connector on the electric vehicle, a power circuit, one or more sensors configured to detect a current position of the second connector relative to the first connector, an adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a position of the first connector, a controller configured to determine an adjustment required to align the first connector with the second connector in dependence on information received from the one or more sensors, control the adjustment mechanism to align the first and second connectors, and engage the first connector with the second connector once aligned.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventor: Auroskanda Vepari
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Publication number: 20240149725Abstract: A structure for supporting the solar array or other source of renewable energy for a portable electric vehicle charging station includes a base plate dimensioned for jurisdictional compliance with local space requirements for a parking lot and which can accommodate a vehicle parked on the base plate. When deployed, the solar array is positioned above the base plate. Structurally, the base plate is rectangular, with a length L and a width W. A central reinforcing bar is positioned on the base plate perpendicular to the ends and midway between the sides of the base plate. A lateral reinforcing bar extends midway between the ends and perpendicular to the sides of the base plate. Angled reinforcing bars can be added to extend between the central reinforcing bar and the lateral reinforcing bar at respective angles ±?. Reinforcing bars are configured to maximize bending reaction to wind loads on the solar array.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2024Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventor: Desmond Wheatley
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Publication number: 20240149726Abstract: Presented are articulating roof assemblies for electrical generator systems, methods for making/using such roof assemblies, and fuel cell powered electric vehicle charging stations with such roof assemblies. An electrical generator system includes a mobile or stationary rigid support frame with an electrical generator that is mounted to the support frame and operable to generate electric power. At least one charging cable is electrically connected to the generator in order to transfer the electric power to a load. A control circuit is communicatively connected to the generator and governs the creation and transfer of electric power. Mounted onto the rigid support frame is a roof assembly with one or more roof panels. Each roof panel is movable between an undeployed position, whereat the roof panel at least partially covers the generator, and a deployed position, whereat the roof panel is obliquely angled to and/or projects outwardly from the rigid support frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Alan B. Martin, Tom Jay Jerome, Thomas Chrostowski, Zhun Liu
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Publication number: 20240149727Abstract: A power generation support system for a vehicle in which a plurality of solar cell panels are attached to a vehicle body, the power generation support system including: a estimation unit configured to estimate an amount of power generated per unit hour by the plurality of solar cell panels when the vehicle is to be parked in a scheduled parking area so that the front of the vehicle faces a first direction and estimate an amount of power generated per unit hour by the plurality of solar cell panels when the vehicle is to be parked in the scheduled parking area so that the front of the vehicle faces a second direction that is opposite to the first direction; and an output unit configured to output information about a direction in which the vehicle faces when it is to be parked in the scheduled parking area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Taizo MASUDA, Yasunobu SEKI, Hiroki AWANO, Tomoko NAKAMURA, Tsuyoshi KANEKO, Kosuke YONEKAWA
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Publication number: 20240149728Abstract: An electric vehicle charging connector including a charging connector. The charging connector including a direct current pin and an alternating current pin. The electric vehicle charging connector also including a coupling mechanism configured to: couple the charging connector to an electric vehicle, enable a flow of electricity from the charging connector to the electric vehicle, and disable the flow of electricity from the charging connector to the electric vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: BETA AIR, LLCInventor: Herman Wiegman
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Publication number: 20240149729Abstract: Embodiments related to a system are described. The system comprises a charging station. The charging station comprises a control unit. The control unit is configured to receive a message comprising a charging time and a state-of-health information of a battery pack; compute, via the artificial intelligence unit, a charging sequence based on the charging time and the state-of-health information; and determine the amount of power necessary to provide a maximum charge to the battery pack during the charging time. In an embodiment, the state-of-health information comprises a first state-of-health information that corresponds to a first portion of the battery pack, a second state-of-health information that corresponds to a second portion of the battery pack, and a third state-of-health information that corresponds to a third portion of the battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Andreas Ropel, Ben Lloyd, Mathias Le Saux, Kosta Chatziioannou, Klas Persson Signell
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Publication number: 20240149730Abstract: Embodiments relate to a system. The system comprises a charging station. The charging station is configured to charge an electric vehicle. The charging station comprises a control unit. The control unit is configured to establish a connection between the charging station and a vehicle computer system; receive a message comprising a charging time from the vehicle computer system; extract state-of-health information of a battery pack through the vehicle computer system via the connection established; and determine a charging sequence and communicate a signal to a charger unit to optimally ramp-up charging to the battery pack. The state-of-health information comprises a first state-of-health information that corresponds to a first portion of the battery pack, a second state-of-health information that corresponds to a second portion of the battery pack, and a third state-of-health information that corresponds to a third portion of the battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Andreas Ropel, Ben Lloyd, Mathias Le Saux, Kostas Chatziioannou, Klas Signell
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Publication number: 20240149731Abstract: A system and method comprising a charging station and a temperature management system, wherein the charging station and the temperature management system coordinate with each other to extract a state-of-health information of a connected charging system, to determine an optimal charging scheme based on allotted time and required charge to optimally charge the connected charging system, to ramp up charging of the connected charging system by the charging station for the allotted time, to monitor temperature of battery pack of the connected charging system, to predict the temperature of battery pack of the connected charging system during a ramp up charging and to activate the temperature adjustment unit that cools the connected charging system, when the temperature is above a threshold temperature during the ramp up charging.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Andreas Ropel, Ben Lloyd, Mathias Le Saux, Kostas Chatziioannou, Klas Persson Signell