Patents Issued in January 2, 2025
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Publication number: 20250002101Abstract: An adjustable pneumatic-hydraulic pressure unit for stroke control including a cylinder and an actuating tube, an oil seal valve seat, a piston valve seat, and a plurality of pistons to form a plurality of oil chambers and a plurality of oil passages; whereby a piston is used to close to block or to open to conduct the oil passages, causing the oil-gas filled passages to form an internal pressure, which controls the actuating tube to be contracted downward or restored upward relative to the cylinder, so that the total exposed stroke of the actuating tube can be adjusted, and forms the pneumatic-hydraulic pressure unit with the function of stroke memory to cater the needs for riding and storing bicycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2023Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventor: JUNG-YU HSU
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Publication number: 20250002102Abstract: A seat device for a vehicle, in particular a tilting vehicle, has at least one flat padding unit which forms a seat surface for a user of the vehicle on a surface facing the user of the vehicle, at least one wall element with at least sections that are hard-shelled, on which the padding unit is secured, and at least one spring unit arranged between the padding unit and the wall element. The spring unit has at least one spring element which is arranged between the padding unit and the wall element, which can be detachably secured in or on the wall element, and with which a spring force acting between the padding unit and the wall element can be adjusted, with the force vector thereof running parallel or oblique to a spring direction extending transverse to the seat surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2022Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Christian ISING, Dieter STRASSER
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Publication number: 20250002103Abstract: To better protect motorcycles and other vehicles, such as two-wheeled vehicles, from damage due to tipping or falling, a strategically placed skid plate can be utilized. The skid plat can be positioned relative to low level positions of the vehicles, such as near pipes, footrests, saddlebags, or the like. The skid plates will provide a layer of protection to mitigate the components of the vehicle from excess damage, including paint chipping, denting, cracking, or the like. The skid plates can also be used to mitigate or even prevent the vehicles from fully tipping on their side, which mitigates even more damage to the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventor: DANA MENEFEE
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Publication number: 20250002104Abstract: An attachment for a bicycle is provided to facilitate travel with a pack, such as a backpack or messenger bag, without requiring the entirety of the load to be carried by the body of the user. The attachment is capable of being coupled to bicycles across different types and sizes and is further capable of being adjusted to fit the needs of individual users. Additionally, the bicycle attachment may provide a convenient way to attach other accessories to the bicycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2022Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventor: Adam W. Keen
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Publication number: 20250002105Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame configured to pivot relative to a support surface through both positive and negative roll angles and a wheel support coupled to the frame. The wheel support includes an axle mounting portion. An axle defining an axis of rotation is mounted to the wheel support at the axle mounting portion. A downforce generating system is mounted to the wheel support between the frame and the axle mounting portion. The downforce generating system includes a wing support mounted to the wheel support and a downforce generating wing pivotally mounted to the wing support. The downforce generating wing includes an aerodynamic surface having a leading edge. The downforce generating system is configured to maintain a substantially horizontal orientation of the leading edge relative to the support surface as the frame pivots between the positive and the negative roll angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: Frederick & Cederna Architects LLCInventor: Douglas FREDERICK
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Publication number: 20250002106Abstract: A planar device for a pedal-equipped apparatus with a planar member attached to the inward portion of a pedal to protect a rider's body and/or clothing from contact with equipment components during the entire circular pedal rotation. This member may change from a closed, unexpanded position to an expanded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventor: Michael Montgomery
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Publication number: 20250002107Abstract: A vehicle component includes a body having a plurality of layers where each of the plurality of layers is a composite material. The body includes a recess formed in one or more of the plurality of layers. A lighting material is disposed in the recess and includes a tube having a first end and a second end, and a light guide disposed within the tube and extending between the first end and the second end of the tube. A light source is adjacent to one or more of the first end and the second end of the tube. The light source is directed toward the light guide and configured to illuminate the lighting material. The recess is sized to receive the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventor: David Salvaggio, JR.
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Publication number: 20250002108Abstract: In a saddled vehicle, a vehicle, and a rider protector, an airbag is made compact, and the airbag is prevented from being obstructed by arms of a rider, so that the airbag properly protects the rider. A saddled vehicle includes a seat for a rider and an airbag provided in front of the seat. The airbag includes a first deploying portion that is deployed upward when deployed, a second deploying portion that branches and extends from the first deploying portion when deployed; and the second deploying portion extends outward in a vehicle width direction from the first deploying portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2021Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventor: Yutaka Aikyo
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Publication number: 20250002109Abstract: A memory device is provided for a human-powered vehicle. The memory device basically includes a base, memory and an electronic controller. The memory is provided on the base. The electronic controller is configured to control the memory so that the memory stores log-related information received from at least one component provided on the human-powered vehicle. The base is arranged in a cavity of a frame of the human-powered vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Hiroshi MATSUDA, Toyoto SHIRAI, Minoru OMORI, Tomohiro KONDO
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FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR A BICYCLE WHICH IS DRIVINGLY SUPPORTRD BY AN ELECTRIC MOTOR, AND ELECTRIC BICYCLE
Publication number: 20250002110Abstract: A frame assembly for a bicycle that is drivingly supported by an electric motor (4) includes a frame (6) that has at least one seat tube (8), a lower tube (10) and an upper tube (12). The lower tube (10) and the seat tube (8) are connected together by the upper tube (12) and a support assembly (22). A holding device (24) for the electric motor (4) is provided in the region of the support assembly (22). A housing (20) of the electric motor (4) is formed as part of the support assembly (22) and is connected to the seat tube (8) and the lower tube (10) via the holding device (24). An electric bicycle (4) that includes the frame assembly (2) also is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2022Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Stefan Bender, Edmund Sander -
Publication number: 20250002111Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to the construction of handgrips and the method of assembly onto a handlebar. In one disclosed embodiment, the handgrip comprises a substrate configured to receive a clamp, and a guard configured to protect the clamp. Further, the handgrip comprises an overmold grip configured to conceal the clamp and guard and also receive the hand of an operator or user. The clamp is engaged onto the handlebar and acts as a coupling mechanism so that the handgrip is more easily removable from handlebar. Among other things, the present disclosure solves problems related to manufacturing and assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2022Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Nicole A. Reilly, Jared Kugler, Samuel J. Michels
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Publication number: 20250002112Abstract: A suspension assembly for a motorcycle having a steering knuckle, a steering mount, an upper control arm, and a lower control arm. The steering knuckle defines an axle structurally configured to receive a wheel. The steering mount is coupled to the steering knuckle and has a first end and a second end, an offset portion of the first end defined as being offset relative to the steering knuckle. A steering arm is attachable to the first end of the steering mount. The upper and lower control arms are structurally configured for pivotable coupling to a frame, and pivotable coupled to the steering mount. The axle is positioned between the frame and the steering knuckle and positioned so as to define a rake and a trail, wherein the rake is substantially vertical and the trail is positive. A motorcycle is further disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventor: Kirby Corkill
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Publication number: 20250002113Abstract: A suspension fork assembly includes a steer tube with a first and second end. An adjustable stem is attached to the first end. A set of legs are connected to the second end that house a compressible suspension component. The adjustable stem includes an opening, and the steer tube includes a channel extending through its sidewall. A vehicle with the suspension fork assembly above also includes a frame with a head tube, handlebars connected to the adjustable stem, and a brake line that extends through the adjustable stem opening, between the steer tube and the head tube, into the channel, and out the second end. A method of assembling a steering assembly includes forming a channel in a steer tube, coupling the steer tube second end to a crown, inserting the steer tube into a head tube, and coupling a steer tube first end to an adjustable stem.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2023Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventor: Daniel BASALDUA
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Publication number: 20250002114Abstract: An electrical bicycle designed to be adaptable to the cyclist, wherein the position of one or more of the components of the bike are adjustable, including the position of the handle, the saddle and the pedals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2022Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventor: Asgeir MATTHIASSON
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Publication number: 20250002115Abstract: A rear sprocket assembly comprises a sprocket carrier, a first sprocket, and a second sprocket. The sprocket carrier includes at least one sprocket mounting portion having a first radial section and a second radial section. The first radial section has a first maximum axial length with respect to the axial direction. The second radial section has a second maximum axial length with respect to the axial direction. The second maximum axial length is larger than the first maximum axial length. At least one second mounted portion of the second sprocket is configured to axially contact the first radial section and the second radial section of the at least one sprocket mounting portion of the sprocket carrier with respect to the axial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2023Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Hiroshi FUJITA, Yusuke ODA
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Publication number: 20250002116Abstract: Front shock absorbers and related support (i.e. suspension) structures are within the frame of an electric snowmobile. The structure includes upper and lower suspension A-arms and a spindle for both skis. A rear connection point for the lower suspension A-arm is placed more to the rear within the frame. The length of the front shock absorbers is designed to be larger. This configuration is possible because of more space available in the electrically driven snowmobile. The caster (?) and camber (?) angles may be kept as constant during any compression magnitude of the front shock absorbers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2022Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Olli HAAVIKKO, Matti AUTIONIEMI, Jori-Jaakko NISKANEN
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Publication number: 20250002117Abstract: A wave-propelled vehicle adapted to float at a surface of a body of fluid and having a hull, wherein the hull includes an upper hull portion and a lower hull portion, the lower hull portion having a hydrofoil structure defining an upward facing concavity, wherein the vehicle generates thrust in response to waves on the body of fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2022Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventor: Ken Wahren
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Publication number: 20250002118Abstract: The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a method of submersible deployment that includes submersing a submersible turbine toward an anchor seated along a bottom of a body of water so that tail portion of the submersible turbine is oriented closer to a cap of the anchor and upstream of a nose portion of the submersible turbine, urging the submersible turbine against a direction of flow of the body of water such that a channel defined along a ventral portion of the submersible turbine is drawn over a cap of the anchor, and while the cap is slidably engaged the submersible turbine, rotating the submersible turbine about the cap such that the nose portion is oriented upstream of the tail portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2023Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventor: Theodore J. Christopher
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Publication number: 20250002119Abstract: A High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) marine boom includes an elongated generally cylindrical shell including an inner layer and an outer layer formed from HDPE with the same formulation, with the inner layer including at least 2% carbon black by mass and the outer layer not including carbon black. The outer layer includes a colorant with ultraviolet stabilizers and the inner layer does not include the colorant. The inner layer is thicker than the outer layer and has been coextruded to form a unitary body. First and second caps formed from the same material as the outer layer are fusion welded to the shell across the full thickness and around a full circumference of first ends and second ends of the shell and form a watertight seal. A floatation billet is in the shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2022Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Paul S. Meeks, Marc Schneider, Jon Garver
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Publication number: 20250002120Abstract: A boat including first and second aft-facing seats. The first aft-facing seat has a first seating surface. The second aft-facing seat has a second seating surface. The second seating surface is forward of the first seating surface. The second seating surface may be at a level higher than the first seating surface. The second seating surface may be moveable between a retracted position and at least one raised position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: David F. Ekern, Daniel P. Vieira, Michael J. Uggeri, Michael D. Myers
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Publication number: 20250002121Abstract: The jet system body has a first inlet conduit having: a first inlet end defining a first inlet opening; a first outlet end defining a first outlet opening; and a first lumen extending from the first inlet opening to the first outlet opening; a second inlet end defining a second inlet opening; a second outlet end defining a second outlet opening; and a second lumen extending from the second inlet opening to the second outlet opening; a manifold in fluid communication with the first outlet opening and the second outlet opening; and an outlet in fluid communication with the manifold and configured to receive an impeller for drawing fluid through the first and second inlet conduits, through the manifold and into the outlet. The first inlet conduit and the second inlet conduit extend from the manifold such that the first inlet end and the second inlet end are spaced apart.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2022Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: Fliteboard Pty LtdInventors: Emma Reynolds, Chris Reynolds
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Publication number: 20250002122Abstract: A floating offshore structure is described. The floating offshore structure includes at least one floating platform module having a threefold symmetry. The floating platform module includes a set of buoyant prismatic submodules. Each buoyant prismatic submodule includes a core including a material having a density less than the water density, and a reinforcement shell surrounding the core of the buoyant prismatic submodule along its periphery defined by a top base face, a bottom base face, and side faces of the buoyant prismatic submodules. The buoyant prismatic submodules are attached to each other so as to form a threefold symmetrical shape of the floating platform module.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2022Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventor: Luciano MULE STAGNO
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Publication number: 20250002123Abstract: A computer system is configured to actuate a pitch motion stabilizer of a marine vessel. The computer system has processing circuitry configured to obtain operating data indicative of a maximum frequency of operation of the pitch motion stabilizer. The maximum frequency of operation is indicative of a capability of the pitch motion stabilizer to suppress pitch disturbances acting on the marine vessel, setting a low-frequency pitch motion range and a high-frequency pitch motion range of the marine vessel. The low-frequency pitch motion range is a frequency range below the maximum frequency of operation of the pitch motion stabilizer, and the high-frequency pitch motion range is a frequency range above the maximum frequency of operation of the pitch motion stabilizer. Vessel motion data indicative of an amount of pitch accelerations by the marine vessel in the high-frequency pitch motion range is obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: Humphree ABInventor: Nils LANDIN
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Publication number: 20250002124Abstract: A vessel operator warning support system includes a marine vessel including an engine, a controller, and a communicator, and an information terminal configured or programmed to communicate with the communicator and to define and function as a warning application to issue a predetermined warning based on location information of the marine vessel. The controller of the marine vessel is configured or programmed to perform a control to transmit, via the communicator to the information terminal, a start signal to start the warning application when the engine is started.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Hirofumi AMMA, Hidenori SATAKE, Yukitaka OKAMOTO, Hideyoshi SATO
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Publication number: 20250002125Abstract: An assembly kit for an offshore renewable energy system mounting platform having a frame with three or more lateral braces; upright braces and vertex members with each vertex member coupled to the lateral braces such that the lateral braces and the vertex members form a substantially planar base of the frame. The vertex members each engage a first end of a corresponding upright brace affixing the upright brace to the base, The frame includes a transition piece engaging a second end of the upright braces to form a fixed apex of the frame. The kit includes a plurality of lateral brace supports and a vertical tower. Each of the lateral brace supports are on a horizontal plane above the ground and the vertical tower is positioned to engage the upright braces such that each engaged upright brace is supported at an upright angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: MARINE POWER SYSTEMS LIMITEDInventor: Graham FOSTER
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Publication number: 20250002126Abstract: Example systems and methods are provided herein for alerting a user on a watercraft. A system includes a memory and a processor. The processor is configured to determine an occurrence of one or more triggers. Each of the one or more triggers corresponds to at least one of identifying an object within an image, recognizing a system fault, detecting a triggering event, or detecting an object in a body of water. In response to the determination of the occurrence of the one or more triggers, the processor is configured to determine one or more locations on the watercraft in which to report the one or more triggers and then cause one or more devices at the determined one or more locations on the watercraft to perform a physical alert to notify a user at the determined one or more locations of the occurrence of the one or more triggers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2023Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Ryan R. Rezac, Gustav Sohtell
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Publication number: 20250002127Abstract: A vessel operator warning support system includes a personal watercraft (PWC), an information terminal operable to acquire current position information on the PWC and to communicate with the PWC, and a controller configured or programmed to perform a predetermined control based on an engine speed. The information terminal is operable to acquire a navigation speed of the PWC based on the position information, a warning generator is configured or programmed to issue a predetermined warning when the navigation speed exceeds a speed limit in a speed restricted area in which the navigation speed is restricted, and the controller is configured or programmed to disable the warning such that the warning is not issued when the engine speed is equal to or lower than a threshold rotation speed even when the navigation speed exceeds the speed limit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Hirofumi AMMA, Hidenori SATAKE, Yukitaka OKAMOTO, Hideyoshi SATO
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Publication number: 20250002128Abstract: A boat lift winch drive with a sensor or method of sensor engagement that is designed to determine the revolutions, position, speed and direction of the winch shaft is disclosed. The sensor may be incorporated into the winch drive that attaches to the winch shaft. The sensor may be located after the motors gear reduction and at the winch drive and winch shaft to allow for less expensive electronics and components to be used, reducing the cost of controls required to reduce the motor speed before reaching the intended stopping point.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: Lake Lite, Inc.Inventor: Jeff MARTZALL
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Publication number: 20250002129Abstract: A biomimetic aquatic device includes a housing, a driving module, a cam, and a weight unit. The driving module is disposed in a receiving space of the housing, and includes a driving shaft rotatable about its own axis. The cam is mounted co-rotatably to the driving shaft, and has a cam groove formed in an outer surface of the cam and having at least a portion that extends spirally about the axis. The weight unit is mounted to the driving module, is movable along the axis relative to the driving module, and includes an engaging member engaging and movable along the cam groove. When the driving shaft and the cam are rotated, the weight unit moves relative to the driving module along the axis via engagement between the engaging member and the cam groove, thereby changing a center of gravity of the biomimetic aquatic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2023Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Chih-Sheng CHEN, Ching-Hung LIU
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Publication number: 20250002130Abstract: A tethered-wing traction system having: a traction wing (2); a trajectory control flying device (5); a base platform (8) on which a structure for deploying and folding the traction wing (2) is mounted; and a traction line. The traction system includes a stand (12) which includes a mounting base (13) on a traction support, this stand (12) further having an internal storage space (20) for the traction wing (2). The base platform (8) is rotatably mounted on the stand (12) via a pivot connection. The base platform (8) has a storage window opening into the internal storage space (20), this storage window being located at the foot of the deployment and folding structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2022Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: AIRSEASInventors: Eric Lamat, Jean-Luc Haudebault, George Wiel, Remi Retho
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Publication number: 20250002131Abstract: Disclosed is an oil filtration and lubrication system for a sealing system of an azimuth thruster, oil filtration and lubrication system includes oil filter comprising layers of filter material, layers being arranged within oil filtration chamber, have predefined distance therebetween; and oil circulation arrangement, when system is in use, oil circulation arrangement enables passage of unfiltered oil between layers, at flow rate which is less than predefined flow rate, oil filter removes impurities from unfiltered oil, and then filtered oil is passed from oil filter to sealing system of azimuth thruster, by oil circulation arrangement, filtered oil lubricates azimuthing seal, propeller shaft seal, of azimuth thruster, and wherein oil filter is configured to remove impurities from oil, which impurities have a size down to 0.1 micrometre.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2023Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: Steerprop OyInventor: Jarkko SIRROLA
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Publication number: 20250002132Abstract: A ship control device is provided with an input unit capable of acquiring operation inputs from each of a first operator used in a low-speed navigation control mode and a second operator used in a high speed navigation control mode, and a control unit for determining a target direction and a throttle opening in the direction control at the time of navigation based on the operation inputs acquired in the input unit. The low-speed navigation control mode has a manual operation control mode by the operation of the first operator and an automatic navigation control mode for holding a direction or a throttle opening using the target direction. The control unit is provided with a setting unit for setting the target direction and the throttle opening used for automatic navigation based on the operation input to the first operator in the automatic navigation control mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventor: Hideki UENO
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Publication number: 20250002133Abstract: A method for controlling a marine vehicle propulsion system is disclosed. The propulsion system includes a cyclorotor propeller, an actuator arrangement, and a controller. The method includes receiving, by the controller, a request including at least one force request and/or at least one torque request; determining, by the controller, values for a set of control parameters based on the request; and controlling, by the actuator arrangement receiving the values for the set of control parameters from the controller, the cyclorotor propeller based on the values received.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Winston Garcia-Gabin, Kateryna Mishchenko, Bin Liu, Wei Ji, Hamid Feyzmahdavian, Veli-Pekka Peljo, Mika Nuutinen, Petri Säkkinen
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Publication number: 20250002134Abstract: An attachment system for fastening an element to an aircraft fuselage, wherein the attachment system has a plate having a first face and a second face oriented towards the fuselage, and wherein the plate is fastened to the fuselage, a fitting fastened to the element and having a contact face in contact with the first face, and at least one fastening bolt having a screw and a nut, wherein the head of the screw is housed in the plate on the side of the second face, and wherein the nut is screwed to the screw, sandwiching the plate and the fitting. Also an aircraft with such an attachment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventor: Marc VANDERSTEEN
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Publication number: 20250002135Abstract: Apparatus and articles of manufacture are disclosed of an aircraft comprising: a brace to support a wing of the aircraft, the brace including a first end coupled to the wing and a second end coupled to a fuselage of the aircraft, the brace including: a strut extending between the first end and the second end; and an airfoil having a cavity containing the strut.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2023Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Paul W. Dees, William M. Sampedro-Thompson, Bret Alan Bowers, Robert E. Grip, Neal A. Harrison, Alan C. Simonini, Theodore K. Rothaupt
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Publication number: 20250002136Abstract: A bearing anti-creep interface having a drive shaft, a bearing race, and a hub. The drive shaft extends along a rotational axis. The bearing race has an inner surface press-fit onto the drive shaft and an axial end surface defining a bearing race interface surface. The hub has an inner surface rotationally coupled to the drive shaft and an axial end surface defining a hub interface surface. The hub interface surface is in contact with the bearing race interface surface to form an interlockingjoint. The interlocking joint is configured to transfer rotational creep force of the bearing race about the rotational axis and relative to the drive shaft into an axial pressure force applied to the hub in a direction parallel with the rotational axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2023Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventor: Yuriy GMIRYA
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Publication number: 20250002137Abstract: The present invention provides a blade in which the specific rigidity of a flap part is further increased. This blade has a thick body part and a thin flap part integrally formed in the rear end of the body part. The flap part has a skin material containing a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin, and a core material containing a thermoplastic resin foam filled inside the skin material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2022Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Kazuya MIZUMOTO, Yoshihiko KANDA
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Publication number: 20250002138Abstract: A module including a device for changing the pitch of the vanes about the pitch axes thereof, the device including: a hydraulic actuator capable of rotating about the longitudinal axis (X) and configured to rotate the vanes about their pitch axes (C), a supply pump for supplying fluid to the hydraulic actuator, the supply pump including a drive shaft capable of rotating about the longitudinal axis (X) and a shell that is rotationally fixed relative to the longitudinal axis (X), and an electric machine configured to operate the supply pump, the electric machine having a rotary member for driving the drive shaft and a fixed member that is rotationally fixed relative to the longitudinal axis (X).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2022Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Caroline Marie FRANTZ, Bastien Pierre VERDIER, Jean Charles Olivier RODA
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Publication number: 20250002139Abstract: An emergency interface system for an autopilot system has an actuator mechanically interfacing an actuator switch, the actuator throwing the actuator switch when operated. The actuator switch has an actuator output connected to an input of an electrical latch, the latch having an activation output. The activation output interfaces an autopilot system, wherein the latch latches the activation output when the actuator output changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2022Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventor: Geoffrey BOND
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Publication number: 20250002140Abstract: An aircraft landing gear having a male part interlocked with a female part along an interlocking direction is provided. The external contact surface of the male part, when it is observed along the interlocking direction, can be an exclusively convex closed surface having external contact surface portions in the form of rounded lobes that form obstacles to the pivoting of the female part with respect to the male part about the interlocking direction. The aircraft landing gear is suitable for use with an aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2022Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMSInventors: Nicolas NGUYEN, Thierry BLANPAIN
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Publication number: 20250002141Abstract: An aircraft has a landing gear that can be extended and retracted and a landing gear control system that is configured so that it can cause extension/retraction of the landing gear of the aircraft in response to pilot operation of a landing gear lever. The control system is also configured such that in the scenario of pilot incapacitation, it can cause extension/retraction of the landing gear of the aircraft in response to an automated command for landing gear extension/retraction. A kit of parts including a relaying unit can be used for converting an existing aircraft to one that has this functionality. There is also a method of automatically extending/retracting landing gear, for example in the event of pilot incapacitation when performing single-pilot operation of the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Mark JOHNSON, Jason SHORTO, Peter DAVIS
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Publication number: 20250002142Abstract: An aircraft landing gear shimmy damping device for aircraft landing gear with castering may include a centering cam engaged in a curvic slot in an internal diameter of an aircraft landing gear wheel spindle when the landing gear wheel is aligned with forward ground travel of the aircraft, engaging a landing gear wheel shimmy dampener. The centering cam may be pushed out of the curvic slot when the aircraft begins to turn, disengaging the landing gear wheel shimmy dampener, and may slide back into the curvic slot and (re)engage the shimmy dampener, when the landing gear wheel is realigned with forward ground travel of the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2023Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: Bell Textron Inc.Inventor: Mark Loring Isaac
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Publication number: 20250002143Abstract: A shock strut assembly is disclosed herein. The shock strut assembly includes a shock strut cylinder defining a mixed fluid chamber, a shock strut piston defining a liquid chamber, the shock strut piston operatively coupled to slide within the shock strut cylinder, an orifice support tube coupled to the shock strut cylinder and defining an orifice between the liquid chamber and the mixed fluid chamber, a retainer housing coupled to the orifice support tube and configured to restrict a flow of liquid from the liquid chamber to the mixed fluid chamber, a spring retainer coupled to the orifice support tube and disposed over the retainer housing, and a spring disposed between the retainer housing and the spring retainer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2023Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Basavaraj Bodki, Hemanth M N, Kyle M. Madey
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Publication number: 20250002144Abstract: An introduced autonomous aerial vehicle can include multiple cameras for capturing images of a surrounding physical environment that are utilized for motion planning by an autonomous navigation system. In some embodiments, the cameras can be integrated into one or more rotor assemblies that house powered rotors to free up space within the body of the aerial vehicle. In an example embodiment, an aerial vehicle includes multiple upward-facing cameras and multiple downward-facing cameras with overlapping fields of view to enable stereoscopic computer vision in a plurality of directions around the aerial vehicle. Similar camera arrangements can also be implemented in fixed-wing aerial vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: Skydio, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Scott Thompson, Adam Parker Bry, Asher Mendel Robbins-Rothman, Abraham Galton Bachrach, Yevgeniy Kozlenko, Kevin Patrick Smith O'Leary, Patrick Allen Lowe, Daniel Thomas Adams, Justin Michael Sadowski, Zachary Albert West, Josiah Timothy VanderMey
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Publication number: 20250002145Abstract: A rotor assembly deployment mechanism configured to deploy a rotor assembly of a vertical take-off and landing aircraft from a horizontal, forward thrust, position to a vertical, hover, position. The rotor assembly deployment mechanism is configured to deploy an electric motor and propeller together. The deployment mechanism provides significant stiffness and strength with the use of torsion box constructions. The deployment mechanism may utilize bar linkages wherein the primary linkage pivot is of a large diameter relative to the span of the pivot in order to provide significant stiffness. The deployment mechanism may utilize rotary actuators to drive the deployment and stowing of the rotor assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Robert Thodal, Florian Jule, Baixi Pei, Joachim Grenestedt, Jordin Gischler
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Publication number: 20250002146Abstract: A heavier-than-air aircraft is attached to at least one VTOL aircraft by tethers: the tethers are attached to the heavier-than-air aircraft at points spaced laterally from the center of gravity of the heavier-than-air aircraft. the tethers comprising winches, and a control system programmed to control the direction of flight of the heavier-than-air aircraft by controlling the winches.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2022Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventor: George J. SYROVY
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Publication number: 20250002147Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for modular device assemblies and methods for enabling maintenance and servicing, particularly by an unmanned aerial vehicle. A device assembly comprises a plurality of modules, each module having control circuitry, a communications port and contact points to couple the modules. When the modules are coupled, the communications ports are connected to create a bus for communications between the modules. The modular device structure where modules are removable and replaceable allows for an unmanned aerial vehicle to perform maintenance on the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: McAfee, LLCInventors: Mark E. Scott-Nash, Glen J. Anderson, Ned M. Smith, Cedric Cochin, Igor Muttik
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Publication number: 20250002148Abstract: An aircraft has a boom, a propulsion assembly coupled to a first end of the boom, and a first wing coupled to a second end of the boom. The propulsion assembly is coupled to the boom by a rotating joint. A second wing is optionally coupled to the rotating joint. The first wing is coupled to the boom by a rotating joint. The first wing is coupled to the rotating joint by a hinge. A vehicle with roll, pitch, and yaw maneuverability able to mirror the aircraft movements may be coupled to the second end of the boom. The vehicle body may be picked up with a vehicle chassis disconnected from the vehicle body. The boom houses an energy source to power the propulsion assembly. A rudder is coupled to the second end of the boom. A paddle is disposed between the propulsion assembly and the boom.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventor: Thomas W. Melcher
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Publication number: 20250002149Abstract: A venting system is configured to be within an internal cabin of an aircraft. The venting system includes a door configured to be disposed within a frame of a wall of an enclosed area of the internal cabin. The door is configured to move between a closed position and an open position. A latch is configured to retain the door in the closed position. A sensor is operatively coupled to the latch. In response to detecting a predetermined pressure, the sensor is configured to trigger the latch to disengage the door from one or both of the frame or the wall to allow the door to move from the closed position to the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Sahrudine Apdalhaliem, Claver Nitereka, Waeil M. Ashmawi
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Publication number: 20250002150Abstract: A passive cooling unit for cooling food, preferably food received in a storage container, comprises a casing insulating an interior from an environment surrounding the casing, the casing having an air inlet and outlet and comprising within its interior a dry ice receiving space and an airflow channel for guiding air to be cooled. The airflow channel is arranged in airflow communication with the air inlet and outlet. The unit further comprises an electrically operated airflow device which creates an airflow through the airflow channel, and a thermal electrical generator for generating electrical power. The thermal electrical generator arranged in the casing in thermal contact with the airflow channel and the dry ice receiving space. The at least one electrically operated airflow device receives power generated by the thermal electrical generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Torsten TRÜMPER, Ekkehard LOHSE, Nils NÖRENBERG
