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  • Mechanism Components Integrated Into Structural Sunroof Framework
    Publication number: 20130082488
    Abstract: Continuous cross sectional profile guide tracks in an outer sliding sunroof/moonroof are provided where both the front and rear mechanism or mechanism links travel fore/aft in the same channels as each other and have fore/aft travel that is limited only by vehicle architecture. The guide track channel is partly or entirely outside/outboard of the primary water/wind sealing system of the sunroof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: TESLA MOTORS, INC.
    Inventor: TESLA MOTORS, INC.
  • In-Line Outer Sliding Panorama Sunroof Tracks
    Publication number: 20130082487
    Abstract: Continuous cross sectional profile guide tracks in an outer sliding sunroof/moonroof are provided where both the front and rear mechanism or mechanism links travel fore/aft in the same channels as each other and have fore/aft travel that is limited only by vehicle architecture. The guide track channel is partly or entirely outside/outboard of the primary water/wind sealing system of the sunroof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: TESLA MOTORS, INC.
    Inventor: TESLA MOTORS, INC.
  • SLIDE RING SEAL ARRANGEMENT WITH TESLA PUMP
    Publication number: 20140308112
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a mechanical seal assembly, comprising at least one mechanical seal (2) with a rotating seal ring (21) and a stationary seal ring (22), the rotating seal ring (21) and the stationary seal ring (22) defining a sealing gap (23) between them, and a Tesla pump (6) co-rotating with the rotating seal ring (21).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: EAGLEBURGMANN GERMANY GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Stefan Ledig, Thomas Boehm, Rudolf Kollinger
  • AUXILIARY SYSTEM FOR ELECTRICAL ENERGY DISTRIBUTION BASED ON BIO-GENERATOR SETS WITH TESLA COIL FEEDBACK
    Publication number: 20230387688
    Abstract: The present technology, which is part of the field of electrical systems, more specifically electromechanical generators, establishes an interactive system for the permanent use of motor generators that can be implemented in residential areas or in small industries. The minimum components required are a generator (motor generator), a 250 A current transformer, a Tesla coil responsible for filtering harmonics, a switching system via a booster composed of transistors and relays to control the impedances and frequency of the network, and an inverter to ensure the correct frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventor: Aloysio RODRIGUES DA CUNHA
  • SEALING MECHANISM OF AUTOMOBILE DOOR
    Publication number: 20130160376
    Abstract: A sealing mechanism of an automobile door including a sliding window pane configured to be raised or lowered to/from the door window part and a side panel, includes: a retainer fixed to the side panel; and a glass run held by the retainer. The glass run includes a hollow seal part, and the base of the seal part has a slit. A pair of engagement parts of the retainer is engaged with both sides of the base of the seal part. A ridge located between the engagement parts of the retainer is fitted in the slit of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicants: TESLA MOTORS, INC., NISHIKAWA RUBBER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd., Tesla Motors, Inc.
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RULES BASED, AUTOMATED LIGHTING CONTROL
    Publication number: 20130093333
    Abstract: A lighting control system comprising a plurality of intelligent switches designed to replace a conventional light switch, each of the intelligent switches including a receiver configured to receive communication signals that include rules based instructions for controlling one or more lighting circuits; a circuit interrupter configured to control the amount of current flowing to a lighting circuit; a memory configured to store the rules based instructions; and a processor coupled with the receiver, memory, and circuit interrupter, the processor configured to control the operation of the circuit interrupter based on the rules based instructions stored in memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: TESLA CONTROLS CORPORATION
    Inventor: TESLA CONTROLS CORPORATION
  • GLASS-RUN RETAINER FOR AUTOMOBILE DOOR AND DOOR STRUCTURE OF AUTOMOBILE
    Publication number: 20130160374
    Abstract: An integrated retainer in which an inner part of a retainer upper part extending above a door belt line and an inner part of a retainer lower part extending below the door belt are continuous without a joint line is employed for an automobile door. The retainer lower part has an approximate U shape including an inner part and an outer part as glass-run holding parts. The retainer upper part includes only an inner part as a glass-run holding part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicants: TESLA MOTORS, INC., NISHIKAWA RUBBER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd., TESLA MOTORS, INC.
  • System for Absorbing and Distributing Side Impact Energy Utilizing a Side Sill Assembly with a Collapsible Sill Insert
    Publication number: 20130088045
    Abstract: An energy absorbing and distributing side impact system for use with a vehicle is provided, the system utilizing a collapsible side sill assembly along with multiple vehicle cross-members to achieve the desired level of vehicle side impact resistance, the combination of these elements absorbing and distributing the impact load throughout the vehicle structure. The collapsible side sill assembly includes a side sill insert, the insert divided into a collapsible portion designed to absorb impact energy and a reacting portion designed to distribute the impact energy to the vehicle cross-members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: Tesla Motors, Inc.
    Inventor: Tesla Motors, Inc.
  • Electric Vehicle Extended Range Hybrid Battery Pack System
    Publication number: 20130187591
    Abstract: A power source comprised of a first battery pack (e.g., a non-metal-air battery pack) and a second battery pack (e.g., a metal-air battery pack) is provided, wherein the second battery pack is only used as required by the state-of-charge (SOC) of the first battery pack or as a result of the user selecting an extended range mode of operation. Minimizing use of the second battery pack prevents it from undergoing unnecessary, and potentially lifetime limiting, charge cycles. The second battery pack may be used to charge the first battery pack or used in combination with the first battery pack to supply operational power to the electric vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: Tesla Motors, Inc.
    Inventor: Tesla Motors, Inc.
  • Rigid Cell Separator for Minimizing Thermal Runaway Propagation within a Battery Pack
    Publication number: 20130078494
    Abstract: A spacer assembly, comprised of a plurality of rigid spacers, is provided that is configured for use with a cell mounting bracket within a battery pack. The spacer assembly maintains the positions of the batteries within the battery pack during a thermal event and after the cell mounting bracket loses structural integrity due to the increased temperature associated with the thermal event. By keeping the battery undergoing thermal runaway in its predetermined location within the battery pack, the minimum spacing between cells is maintained, thereby helping to minimize the thermal effects on adjacent cells while ensuring that the cooling system, if employed, is not compromised. As a result, the risk of thermal runaway propagation is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: TESLA MOTORS, INC.
    Inventor: Tesla Motors, Inc.
  • Tesla-type turbine with alternating spaces on the rotor of cooling air and combustion gases
    Patent number: 3999377
    Abstract: A Tesla-type turbine including turbine blade cooling means is disclosed. The turbine blades define a plurality of alternate spaces, with an air-conducting cooling space positioned between each pair of turbine or working spaces. While hot working gas expands between blades in the turbine spaces, cooling air flows in the opposite direction in the adjacent cooling spaces to cool the turbine blades. The disclosed turbine construction provides for axial air inflow and radial air outflow, with axial exhaust of working gas. After being heated by contact with the turbine blades, the cooling air is utilized in the combustion chamber of the turbine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1976
    Inventors: Robert A. Oklejas, Eli Oklejas, Jr.
  • Dual Mode Range Extended Electric Vehicle
    Publication number: 20130066506
    Abstract: A dual mode battery charging system and method of use are provided for use in an electric vehicle. The system utilizes at least two user selectable, charging operational modes. In a first operational mode, a state of charge circuit powers on the engine/generator system whenever the battery state of charge falls below a first level and until the battery state of charge reaches a second level, where the second level is higher than the first level. In a second operational mode, the state of charge circuit powers on the engine/generator system whenever the battery state of charge falls below a third level and until the battery state of charge reaches the second level, where the third level is lower than both the first and second levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: Tesla Motors, Inc.
    Inventor: Tesla Motors, Inc.
  • Dual Mode Range Extended Electric Vehicle
    Publication number: 20130066504
    Abstract: A dual mode battery charging system and method of use are provided for use in an electric vehicle. The system utilizes at least two user selectable, charging operational modes. In a first operational mode, a state of charge circuit powers on the engine/generator system whenever the battery state of charge falls below a first level and until the battery state of charge reaches a second level, where the second level is higher than the first level. In a second operational mode, the state of charge circuit powers on the engine/generator system whenever the battery state of charge falls below a third level and until the battery state of charge reaches a fourth level, where the fourth level is higher than the third level, and where both the third and fourth levels are lower than both the first and second levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: Tesla Motors, Inc.
    Inventor: Tesla Motors, Inc.
  • Dual Mode Range Extended Electric Vehicle
    Publication number: 20130066505
    Abstract: A dual mode battery charging system and method of use are provided for use in an electric vehicle. The system utilizes at least two user selectable, charging operational modes. In a first operational mode, a state of charge circuit cycles an engine/generator system on/off between a first level and a second level, where the second level is higher than the first level. In a second operational mode, the state of charge circuit cycles the engine/generator system on/off between a third level and a fourth level. After the fourth state of charge has been reached once, the state of charge circuit cycles the engine/generator system on/off between a fifth level and the fourth level, where the fifth level is higher than the third level and lower than the fourth level, and where the fourth level is lower than both the first and second levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: Tesla Motors, Inc.
    Inventor: Tesla Motors, Inc.
  • Rotationally symmetrical high-voltage pulse transformer with tesla resonance and energy recovery
    Patent number: 6163242
    Abstract: A transformer of a Tesla type, and energy supply and particle accelerator devices that include such transformers. The electrical transformer includes a primary winding, a secondary winding which is electromagnetically coupled to the primary winding, and is characterized in that the primary winding consists of one single turn. The transformer operates without any soft magnetic core. The single turn is formed by at least two sector segments of a rotationally symmetric body, over which segments a voltage is applied. Preferably, the segments are equal in size, the voltages are equal in magnitude and one end of each segment is kept at ground potential. In an energy supply and an accelerator according to the present invention, a switch controlling the application of the voltage over the primary winding has controlled turn-on and turn-off preferably is an IGBT switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Scanditronix Medical AB
    Inventors: Walter Frederick John Crewson, David Kerr Woodburn, Mikael Rolf Lindholm
  • Vehicle Battery Pack Thermal Barrier
    Publication number: 20130153317
    Abstract: An integration assembly for a battery pack mounted between the passenger cabin floor panel of an electric vehicle and the driving surface is provided, the assembly utilizing a multi-layer thermal barrier interposed between the battery pack enclosure and the passenger cabin floor panel, where the multi-layer thermal barrier provides noise isolation, thermal isolation and vibration damping, and where the multi-layer thermal barrier is compressed when the battery pack enclosure is mounted to the vehicle. The multi-layer thermal barrier is comprised of a first layer formed from a compressible and conformable elastic material and a second layer formed from a conformable thermally insulating material. The multi-layer thermal barrier may also include a moisture barrier layer that encases the first and second layers, for example a moisture barrier layer fabricated from a plastic. A sealant may be used to seal and bond the moisture barrier layer to the battery pack enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: TESLA MOTORS, INC.
    Inventor: TESLA MOTORS, INC.
  • System for Absorbing and Distributing Side Impact Energy Utilizing an Integrated Battery Pack and Side Sill Assembly
    Publication number: 20130088044
    Abstract: An energy absorbing and distributing side impact system for use with a vehicle is provided, the system utilizing a collapsible side sill along with multiple vehicle cross-members to achieve the desired level of vehicle side impact resistance, the combination of these elements absorbing and distributing the impact load throughout the vehicle structure. A battery pack enclosure that includes a plurality of cross-members that transverse the battery pack enclosure also help to absorb and distribute at least a portion of the load received when either the first or second side of the vehicle receives a side impact. In this configuration the battery pack enclosure is positioned between the front and rear vehicle suspension assemblies and mounted between, and mechanically coupled to, the side sill assemblies. In addition to providing rigidity, strength and impact resistance, the battery pack cross-members segregate the batteries contained within the battery pack enclosure into battery groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: Tesla Motors, Inc.
    Inventor: Tesla Motors, Inc.
  • DRUM ASSEMBLY HAVING INTERNAL LIGHTNING DISCHARGE CAPABILITY
    Publication number: 20170178607
    Abstract: A drum assembly includes a drum, a stimulus processor assembly and a Tesla coil. The stimulus processor assembly receives a stimulus, generates an input signal, and converts the input signal to an output signal. The Tesla coil receives the output signal from the stimulus processor assembly. The Tesla coil emits an electrical discharge in response to the output signal. The electrical discharge occurs at least partially within the drum interior. The stimulus processor assembly uses a conversion algorithm to convert the input signal to an output signal. The Tesla coil can be positioned inside or outside of a drum interior of the drum. A discharge router can send the electrical discharge from the Tesla coil to the drum interior. The electrical discharge can have an intensity that is correlative to the decibel level of the stimulus. The stimulus can be generated by the drum or by a source remote from the drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: Drew M. Koltun
  • Drum assembly having internal lightning discharge capability
    Patent number: 9591733
    Abstract: A drum assembly includes a drum, a stimulus processor assembly and a Tesla coil. The stimulus processor assembly receives a stimulus, generates an input signal, and converts the input signal to an output signal. The Tesla coil receives the output signal from the stimulus processor assembly. The Tesla coil emits an electrical discharge in response to the output signal. The electrical discharge occurs at least partially within the drum interior. The stimulus processor assembly uses a conversion algorithm to convert the input signal to an output signal. The Tesla coil can be positioned inside or outside of a drum interior of the drum. A discharge router can send the electrical discharge from the Tesla coil to the drum interior. The electrical discharge can have an intensity that is correlative to the decibel level of the stimulus. The stimulus can be generated by the drum or by a source remote from the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Inventor: Drew M. Koltun
  • DISABLING A TARGET USING ELECTRICAL ENERGY
    Publication number: 20110299216
    Abstract: One system described herein provides electrical energy by means of a Tesla coil that generates a strong electric field in the vicinity of an electrical target. An energy booster provides additional electrical energy to increase the probability of disabling and/or disrupting the electrical target. For example, an electrode may be configured with the Tesla coil to from the electric field of the electrical target. The electric field may cause a breakdown in the air about the Tesla coil that allows electric current to conduct to the electrical target. The Tesla coil may repetitively burst the electric field such that pulses of electric current are conducted to the electrical target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventor: Richard J. Adler
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