Abstract

A battery pack may include a plurality of battery cells arranged in an array and a plurality of bus bars. Each bus bar of the plurality of bus bars may be configured to electrically couple a pair of battery cells in series by attaching to a positive terminal of a first battery cell and a negative terminal of a second battery cell. Each bus bar of the plurality of bus bars may include at least one bypass structure configured to be electrically coupled to a bypass wire. When the bypass wire is electrically coupled to a pair of bus bars, the bypass wire enables at least one battery cell of the plurality of battery cells to be bypassed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/574 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
• H01M 50/298 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the wiring of battery packs
• H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
• H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
• H01M 50/51 - Connection only in series
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Goods & Services

Engines for land vehicles.

Goods & Services

Engines for land vehicles.

Abstract

A battery pack includes battery cells arranged in an array to form a battery module layer. Multiple layers are vertically stacked with thermal management devices, such as active heat exchangers in the form of battery cold plates, above and below each layer to form a multi-layer battery stack that may be held in compression. The battery cold plates include liquid heat exchange medium passageways, the characteristics of which influence the heating and cooling capabilities of the cold plates. The battery cold plates, including at least arrangement and features of the passageways across the battery cold plate, are optimized to achieve desirable pressure drop and temperature distribution across the cold plates, among other benefits.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/6554 - Rods or plates
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
• H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings

Goods & Services

Parts for land vehicles Land vehicles and structural parts therefore; Land vehicle parts Vehicle maintenance and repair services Software for interactive communication with an ai-powered chat bot in the field of products and services related to land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics regarding land vehicles; Software for land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics regarding land vehicles; Computer and scientific based services related to land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics

Goods & Services

Parts for land vehicles Land vehicles and structural parts therefore; Land vehicle parts Vehicle maintenance and repair services Software for interactive communication with an ai-powered chat bot in the field of products and services related to land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics regarding land vehicles; Software for land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics regarding land vehicles; Computer and scientific based services related to land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics

Goods & Services

Parts for land vehicles Land vehicles and structural parts therefore; Land vehicle parts Vehicle maintenance and repair services Software for interactive communication with an ai-powered chat bot in the field of products and services related to land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics regarding land vehicles; Software for land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics regarding land vehicles; Computer and scientific based services related to land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics

Goods & Services

Parts for land vehicles Land vehicles and structural parts therefore; Land vehicle parts Vehicle maintenance and repair services Software for interactive communication with an ai-powered chat bot in the field of products and services related to land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics regarding land vehicles; Software for land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics regarding land vehicles; Computer and scientific based services related to land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics

Goods & Services

Parts for land vehicles Land vehicles and structural parts therefore; Land vehicle parts Vehicle maintenance and repair services Software for interactive communication with an ai-powered chat bot in the field of products and services related to land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics regarding land vehicles; Software for land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics regarding land vehicles; Computer and scientific based services related to land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics

Goods & Services

Parts for land vehicles Land vehicles and structural parts therefore; Land vehicle parts Vehicle maintenance and repair services Software for interactive communication with an ai-powered chat bot in the field of products and services related to land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics regarding land vehicles; Software for land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics regarding land vehicles; Computer and scientific based services related to land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics

Goods & Services

Parts for land vehicles Land vehicles and structural parts therefore; Land vehicle parts Vehicle maintenance and repair services Software for interactive communication with an ai-powered chat bot in the field of products and services related to land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics regarding land vehicles; Software for land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics regarding land vehicles; Computer and scientific based services related to land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics

Goods & Services

Parts for land vehicles Land vehicles and structural parts therefore; Land vehicle parts Vehicle maintenance and repair services Software for interactive communication with an ai-powered chat bot in the field of products and services related to land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics regarding land vehicles; Software for land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics regarding land vehicles; Computer and scientific based services related to land vehicles, vehicle drivers, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and repair, navigation, driver safety, data analytics

Goods & Services

(1) Engines for land vehicles.

Goods & Services

(1) Engines for land vehicles.

Abstract

A battery system for a vehicle includes a number of battery packs that are arrangeable in the vehicle in a number of different configurations to optimize vehicle power and range. The system includes a junction box and cables that electrically couple the battery packs to the junction box. The cables extend between successive ones of the battery packs in a daisy chain arrangement. Thus, a common junction box with a maximum number of electrical connections can be utilized in the system with a selected number of batteries to provide a scalable and modular battery system.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/269 - Mechanical means for varying the arrangement of batteries or cells for different uses, e.g. for changing the number of batteries or for switching between series and parallel wiring
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
• H01M 50/298 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the wiring of battery packs

Goods & Services

Engines for land vehicles

Goods & Services

Engines for land vehicles

Goods & Services

Engines for land vehicles

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods of automatically distributing powertrain demand between tandem drive axles in a tandem drive axle system for balanced tire wear between the tandem drive axles. Examples described herein analyze input signals collected from various vehicle sensors about operating conditions of the front and back tandem drive axles, and automatically bias a distribution of torque demand between the front and back tandem drive axles to correct for asymmetric wear based on known normal wear of the tires under like operating conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 23/08 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for changing number of driven wheels
• B60C 11/24 - Wear-indicating arrangements

Abstract

A cable or conduit retention system includes a first clamp with a first body coupleable to a second body by a hinge and a latch. The first body includes a retention clip extending from an edge around a cable or conduit receiving channel in the first body, with the cable or conduit receiving channel and the retention clip having a combined arc angle greater than 180 degrees to retain a cable or conduit in the cable or conduit receiving channel prior to the second body being coupled to the first body during assembly. The first body may also include integral fasteners for engaging holes in a mounting support coupled to a vehicle. A second clamp may include integral fasteners for engaging the first clamp in a stacking arrangement. The second body of the first clamp includes an alignment protrusion for engaging an alignment recess in the second clamp to assist in preventing movement between the clamps in the stacked arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16B 2/02 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening
• F16B 2/10 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using pivoting jaws
• F16L 3/08 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
• F16L 3/10 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing
• F16L 3/22 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals

Abstract

A battery control component of an electric vehicle may limit charging of a battery on the electric vehicle to a target state of charge (SOC), such as to reserve battery capacity for regenerative braking during downgrades. A computing device associated with the vehicle may calculate an estimated gradient profile and/or an estimated total energy consumption of a predicted upcoming route of the vehicle based on one or more data items, such as GPS data, altitude data, and/or map data. The computing device may determine a target SOC based on the estimated gradient profile. The computing device may determine a confidence factor associated with the estimated gradient profile, where the confidence factor depends on the quantity of data items used to calculate the estimated gradient profile. The computing device may adjust the target SOC based on the confidence factor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
• B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
• G01R 31/00 - Arrangements for testing electric propertiesArrangements for locating electric faultsArrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
• G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
• G01R 31/367 - Software therefor, e.g. for battery testing using modelling or look-up tables
• G01R 31/387 - Determining ampere-hour charge capacity or SoC
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Goods & Services

(1) EMotors, motors, batteries, power electronics,and eAuxiliaries and auxiliaries

Abstract

A vehicle, including: a windshield; and a first wiper arm including a first segment and a second segment attached to the first segment, wherein the first wiper arm is operatively attached to the vehicle at a first side of the vehicle such that the first wiper arm is rotatable about a first axis of rotation between at least an outer position and an inner position, and wherein the first wiper arm is shaped such that, when the first wiper arm is in the outer position, the first segment extends from the first axis of rotation away from a width center of the vehicle, and the second segment extends from the first segment at least partly along a height direction of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60S 1/34 - Wiper armsMountings therefor
• B60S 1/28 - Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by a plurality of wipers

Goods & Services

Motor vehicles, namely, medium and heavy duty trucks and tractors, and structural parts therefor.

Abstract

A heavy-duty truck includes a cabin, a window having an upper edge region and a lower edge region, a hinge that rotatably couples the upper edge region of the window to the cabin, and a motor-driven actuator coupled to the lower edge region of the window such that actuation of the motor-driven actuator in a first direction moves the lower edge region of the window away from the cabin, thereby opening the window to an open position, and actuation of the motor-driven actuator in a second direction opposite to the first direction moves the lower edge region of the window toward the cabin, thereby closing the window to a closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 1/14 - WindowsWindscreensAccessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable with pivotal or rotary movement
• B60J 1/02 - WindowsWindscreensAccessories therefor arranged at the vehicle front
• B60J 1/10 - WindowsWindscreensAccessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides fixedly mounted
• B62D 25/04 - Door pillars
• B62D 33/06 - Drivers' cabs
• E05F 15/63 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by swinging arms

Abstract

A rail assembly for a chassis frame of a vehicle, such as a heavy-duty truck, may include a pair of rails offset from each other. Each of the pair of rails may include a first rail member formed of a first material and a second rail member formed of a second material. The first rail member may be fixedly coupled to the second rail member to form an elongate load-bearing beam structure comprising different materials. A density of the first material may be less than a density of the second material. The elongate load-bearing beam structure may be configured such that a compressive load is applied to the first rail member within a central region of the elongate load-bearing beam structure in static conditions and a tensile load is applied to the second rail member within the central region of the elongate load-bearing beam structure in static conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof
• B62D 21/12 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted assembled from readily-detachable parts

Abstract

A battery heating and cooling system may be used to provide ancillary heating and cooling to an occupant zone of a vehicle. The battery heating and cooling system may include a battery heating/cooling loop and a hydronic system heating/cooling loop. Upon receiving an indication to heat/cool the occupant zone, a battery management system may cause the battery heating and cooling system to direct coolant to the hydronic system heating/cooling loop to heat/cool the occupant zone toward a target occupant zone temperature. In some examples, the battery heating and cooling system directs coolant to the hydronic system heating/cooling loop during battery preconditioning or while heating/cooling the battery during operation of the vehicle. The target occupant zone temperature may correspond to a target battery temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
• B60H 1/14 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant otherwise than from cooling liquid of the plant

Abstract

A road vehicle is equipped with a generic vehicle motion planner and a vehicle type specific vehicle control interface module that makes it possible to adapt vehicle type independent path planning to a specific vehicle type. The generic vehicle motion planner determines a planned vehicle trajectory for the vehicle. The vehicle control interface module provides the generic vehicle motion planner with feasibility constraint information defining one or more feasibility constraints on accelerations of the vehicle along the planned vehicle trajectory. The feasibility constraint information is derived from vehicle configuration parameter values that may be sensed by further sensors. The generic vehicle motion planner determines a planned vehicle trajectory subject to the feasibility constraint on one or more accelerations of the vehicle along the planned vehicle trajectory. The vehicle control interface module converts plan based control information representing a planned acceleration from the generic vehicle motion planner to vehicle specific drive control signals.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
• B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
• B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
• B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
• B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
• G06F 8/61 - Installation

Abstract

A cable or conduit retention system includes a first clamp with a first body coupleable to a second body by a hinge and a latch. The first body includes a retention clip extending from an edge around a cable or conduit receiving channel in the first body, with the cable or conduit receiving channel and the retention clip having a combined arc angle greater than 180 degrees to retain a cable or conduit in the cable or conduit receiving channel prior to the second body being coupled to the first body during assembly. The first body may also include integral fasteners for engaging holes in a mounting support coupled to a vehicle. A second clamp may include integral fasteners for engaging the first clamp in a stacking arrangement. The second body of the first clamp includes an alignment protrusion for engaging an alignment recess in the second clamp to assist in preventing movement between the clamps in the stacked arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 3/10 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing
• F16L 3/23 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals for a bundle of pipes or a plurality of pipes placed side by side in contact with each other

Abstract

A truck comprises a vessel mount structure providing at least one neck mount that is mounted to an axial end of an elongated pressure vessel. The vessel mount structure comprises a support arm that is coupled to the or each neck mount by a coupling arrangement that is deformable in a lateral direction for guiding a movement of the respective neck mount relative to the support arm along a predefined trajectory. An end stop is provided on the chassis and spaced from the elongated pressure vessel. In case of an impact on the elongated pressure vessel, the coupling arrangement guides the elongated pressure vessel along the predefined trajectory towards the end stop, for thereby reducing a peak force on the neck mounts.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/07 - Mounting of tanks of gas tanks
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• B60K 15/063 - Arrangement of tanks

Goods & Services

Protective gear, namely, vehicle breakdown warning triangles, eye and ear covers for protective purposes, protective masks, gloves for protection against accidents; replacement parts for trucks and trailers, namely, battery cables; jumper cables for motors; electric relays, batteries, chargers for batteries; electrical components for vehicles, namely, switches, senders, sensors, flashers, wire, wiring harnesses, electrical coils, electrical connectors, fuses and turn signals; computer software for use in the truck industry; application software for use in the truck industry; data processing software for use in the truck industry; data communication software for use in the truck industry; software for managing, storing and accessing data in relation to truck and truck equipment maintenance, inventory management and repair shop systems; computer systems for managing, storing and accessing data in relation to truck and equipment maintenance, inventory management and repair shop systems; software for improving truck fleet performance, productivity, compliance and safety; computer systems for improving truck fleet performance, productivity, compliance and safety; computer laptop mount adapted for use in vehicles. Automotive trucks and parts therefore; motor land vehicles and structural pars and fittings therefor; Insignia for vehicles (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); heavy-duty truck maintenance replacement and ride control parts for heavy duty trucks, namely, shock absorbers, height control valves, tie rod ends, bushings, drag links and torque rods; brake drums, brake shoes; slack adjusters for vehicles; leaf springs, wheel bearings, wheel end hardware and seals all for vehicles (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); air dryer cartridges, charge air, air brake fittings, all for vehicles; metallic and non-metallic air brake hoses for vehicles; replacement glass windows for vehicles, automobile windshields, windshield wiper blades; remanufactured replacement clutches for heavy-duty trucks, motors and engines for land vehicles; land vehicle parts, namely, belts for driving motors; machine couplings and transmission belts for land vehicles, trucks, buses, trailers and semi-tractor trailers; transmissions and transmission components for land vehicles, namely, transmission cases, transmission chains and transmission belts; metallic and non-metallic hoses for use in hydraulic systems in vehicles; heavy-duty vehicle chrome accessories, namely, lug nut covers, horn covers, ring caps for exhaust stacks, bumper bolt covers, hub caps; steering wheel covers; chrome exhaust stacks, rearview mirrors, bumpers, chrome mud flap weights and brackets, wheel protection rings, bumper guides, quarter fenders and light guards all for use in commercial vehicles and trucks; engines, turbines and drive belts for terrestrial vehicles; pumps (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); rubber covers, tires and their cameras, for vehicles; starters, inclusive electric, for motors of land vehicles (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); fuel economizers for terrestrial vehicle engines; bicheros; equipment for repair of pneumatic chambers (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); covers for vehicle radiators; covers for vehicle seats; wheelchair; adhesive rubber patches for repairing tire chambers; pre-molded rubber parts for tire recovery; anti-theft devices for vehicles; motors and engines for land vehicles; machine couplings and transmission belts for land vehicles, trucks, buses, trailers and semi-tractor trailers; belts for driving motors; transmissions and transmission components for land vehicles; metallic and non-metallic hoses for use in hydraulic systems in vehicles; motor land vehicles, namely, trucks, medium-and heavy-duty trucks, heavy duty custom engineered motor trucks and tractors, tank trucks and various other on-highway and off-highway land motor vehicles, and structural parts and fittings therefor; single axle and dual semi-trailers and two and three axle full trailers for use in transporting freight; tank trucks and various other on-highway and off- highway trucks; surface mining trucks and low profile vehicles for underground mining and as railroad cars; maintenance replacement and ride control parts for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, namely, shock absorbers, height control valves, tie rod ends, steering gears, steering pivots (king pin kits), bushings, drag links and torque rods; mufflers, clamps and pipes for motor vehicles; braking systems for vehicles; brake drums, brake shoes, brake shoe kits and hardware; slack adjusters; leaf springs, air springs; wheel bearings, wheel end hardware and seals (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); air dryer cartridges, charge air, air brake fittings (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); metallic and non-metallic air brake hoses; replacement glass, windshields, wiper blades; exhaust fittings and remanufactured replacement clutches for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, gas tanks for land vehicles; medium- and heavy-duty vehicle chrome accessories, namely, lug nut covers, horn covers, ring caps for exhaust stacks, bumper bolt covers, hub caps; steering wheel covers; chrome exhaust stacks, rearview mirrors, bumpers, chrome mud flap weights and brackets, wheel protection rings, bumper guides, quarter fenders and light guards all for use in commercial vehicles and trucks; bug shields as structural parts of vehicles; vehicle exterior and interior metal decorative and protective trim; steel and aluminum wheels; windshields, windows, and mirrors for vehicles; vehicle seat covers; vehicle seats; parts and equipment for land vehicles, trucks, buses, trailers and semi-tractor trailers; vehicle and truck parts; fitted vehicle seat covers; arm rests for vehicle seats; bodyworks for motor vehicles; antitheft devices for vehicles; anti-skid chains for vehicle tires; brake pads for vehicles; mudguards; tires and wheels; wheel rims; gears for vehicles; brake systems for vehicles; vehicle head rest covers; land vehicle parts, namely, vehicle head rest covers, shock absorbers, steering wheels, fenders, running boards, windshields, fitted liners for the cargo area of vehicles, belt pulleys for land vehicles, roller chains for land vehicles, shaft couplings for land vehicles, drive gears, axles, brake linings, safety belts for vehicle seats, luggage nets, drive belts, clutches, horns, inner tubes, air bags, vehicle windows, clutch linings for land vehicles, brake shoes for land vehicles, fitted covers for vehicle steering wheels, axle bearings for land vehicles, constant velocity joints, suspension struts, ball joints, idler arms, sun visors, power steering hoses, transaxles, transfer cases, engine mounts for land vehicles; brake hardware for vehicles; brakes for vehicles; vehicle wheel rims and structural parts therefor; vehicle tow bars; steps for attachment to land vehicles; vehicle power train mechanism comprised of clutch, transmission, drive shaft, and differential; structural repair parts for trucks, trailers, and other motor vehicles; coin holders specially adapted for fitting in vehicles; wastebaskets specially adapted for fitting in vehicles; brake air compressors for land vehicles; brake air cylinders for land vehicles; semi-fitted covers for vehicles (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); refrigerated vehicles; clutch mechanisms for land vehicles; connecting rods for land vehicles other than parts of motors and engines; wheel bearings for land vehicles; suspension systems for trucks, buses, trailers and semi-tractor trailers; cup holders for use in vehicles; vehicle hood and fender louvers and vents; reinforcing plates, namely, stiffeners for doors, roofs and trucks of vehicles; vehicle roll bars; hydraulic circuits for vehicles; brake calipers for land vehicles; bug shields as structural parts of vehicles; fuel lines for vehicles; gas tanks for land vehicles; hood shields as structural parts of vehicles; gearboxes for land vehicles; idling pulleys for land vehicles; tire valves; transmission mechanisms, for land vehicles; turbines for land vehicles; back-up warning alarms for vehicles; vehicle-mounted motor vehicle crash attenuators; vehicle camera mount; metal parts for vehicles, namely, automotive exterior and interior metal decorative and protective trim; inflatable air bags for use in vehicles for the prevention of injury in accidents; wheel bearing kits for use with land vehicles; directional signals for vehicles. Toys; toy trucks and sets of toy vehicles to assemble, plush toy toys; balls; clips for golf stick towels; golf balls; tennis balls; golf bags; golf gloves; golf sticks; battle gloves; baseball bats; tools for arranging holes (divots) in the golf course; fishing equipment, to know, fishing rod, fishing equipment in a fishing box; golf accessories, namely, holders specially adapted for holding golf ball markers, gloves, fitted protective covers specially adapted for golf clubs, hand grips for golf clubs, putter covers, golf course distance markers, golf tee bags, golf bag covers, golf bag tags, golf tees, golf clubs, golf bags, golf towel clips for attachment to golf bags, golf accessory pouches, and putting practice mats. Retail and wholesale services in relation to trucks, tractors, trailers, buses, engines and motors for land vehicles, structural and mechanical parts and accessories for land vehicles; providing a website used to place on-line commercial orders in the field of truck parts and accessories (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); online retail store services featuring truck parts and accessories; electronic catalog services featuring truck parts and accessories (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); on-line services, namely, ordering and inventory monitoring for truck parts and accessories; order fulfillment services; providing an on-line searchable computer database and catalog featuring truck parts and accessories (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); providing an on-line computer database and catalog of truck parts and accessories, featuring real-time inventory and customer-specific pricing, tracking and referencing of parts and accessories, and providing updated parts numbers and real-time product information (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); providing an parts numbers and real-time product information (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); providing an internet website portal featuring access to an online catalog featuring truck parts and accessories and providing real-time inventory and customer-specific pricing, tracking and referencing of parts and accessories, providing updated parts numbers and real-time product information, and for creation of purchase orders and order fulfillment requests, all for retail purposes (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); business assistance services, namely, assisting customers by managing, tracking and providing notifications, status updates and appointment scheduling services with respect to vehicle maintenance and vehicle repairs; assistance with business management and planning for services related to vehicle maintenance and repairs; operation assistance to commercial businesses with respect to vehicle repairs. Repair and maintenance of trucks, truck tractors, tractors, and trailers; vehicle repair and maintenance consultation.

Abstract

A heavy duty truck includes a diesel engine that generates an exhaust gas flow and an exhaust after-treatment system for treatment of the exhaust gas flow. The exhaust after-treatment system includes at least one heater and at least one selective catalytic reduction system downstream of the heater. The heater is operated to inject supplemental heat energy into the exhaust gas flow at a rate based on a difference between a target rate of heat energy in the exhaust gas flow at an inlet to the selective catalytic reduction system and a rate of heat energy supplied to the exhaust gas flow from the diesel engine.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
• F01N 3/035 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters in combination with other devices with catalytic reactors
• F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to a wheel cover that is coupled to a wheel of a vehicle utilizing a mounting assembly that has a bearing block. A retainer assembly in combination with the bearing block of the mounting assembly allows the wheel cover to be coupled to the wheel in a manner such that the wheel cover does not rotate with the forward and backward rotation of the wheel when the vehicle is being driven. The wheel cover covers the wheel and partially covers a gap or space between a tire of the wheel and a fender of the vehicle, which increases the aerodynamic performance of the vehicle. The retainer assembly provides at least one degree of freedom such that the wheel cover may move with the wheel when steering the vehicle in a leftward direction and a rightward direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 7/06 - Fastening arrangements therefor
• B60B 7/00 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall
• B60B 7/04 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall built-up of several main parts
• B60B 7/20 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall having an element mounted for rotation independently of wheel rotation

Goods & Services

Computer programs [downloadable software]; computer software applications, downloadable; computer programs, recorded; computers; computer software; computer game software; computer hardware; computer memory devices; computer operating programs, recorded; computer peripheral devices; computer software, recorded; signaling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media; data processing equipment; fire-extinguishing apparatus; anti-theft warning apparatus; audio- and video-receivers; audiovisual teaching apparatus; automatic indicators of low pressure in vehicle tires; compact discs [audio-video]; compact discs [read-only memory]; compasses [measuring instruments]; cordless telephones; data processing apparatus; detectors; diagnostic apparatus, not for medical purposes; digital signs; directional compasses; disk drives for computers; disks, magnetic; distance measuring apparatus; distance recording apparatus; downloadable image files; downloadable music files; downloadable ring tones for mobile phones; DVD players; dynamometers; electro-dynamic apparatus for the remote control of signals; electronic agendas; electronic book readers; electronic notice boards; electronic pens [visual display units]; electronic pocket translators; electronic publications, downloadable; fluorescent screens; frequency meters; gasometers [measuring instruments]; gas testing instruments; Global Positioning System [GPS] apparatus; hands free kits for phones; heat regulating apparatus; high-frequency apparatus; holograms; identity cards, magnetic; igniting apparatus, electric, for igniting at a distance; integrated circuit cards [smart cards]; intercommunication apparatus; interfaces for computers; kilometer recorders for vehicles; laptop computers; lasers, not for medical purposes; lifesaving apparatus and equipment; locks, electric; logs [measuring instruments]; loudspeakers; magnetic data media; magnetic encoders; magnetic tapes; magnetic tape units for computers; magnetic wires; magnets; material testing instruments and machines; measuring apparatus; measuring devices, electric; measuring instruments; meteorological instruments; microphones; microprocessors; modems; monitoring apparatus, electric; monitors [computer hardware]; monitors [computer programs]; motor tuning software; motor tuning apparatus and instruments; motor tuning computers; mouse [computer peripheral]; navigation apparatus for vehicles [on-board computers]; notebook computers; observation instruments; optical apparatus and instruments; optical character readers; optical data media; parking meters; personal stereos; pocket calculators; portable media players; precision measuring apparatus; pressure indicators; pressure measuring apparatus; printers for use with computers; processors [central processing units]; pyrometers; quantity indicators; radar apparatus; radios; radiotelegraphy sets; radiotelephony sets; range finders; readers [data processing equipment]; record players; reflecting discs for wear, for the prevention of traffic accidents; regulating apparatus, electric; satellite navigational apparatus; scanners [data processing equipment]; simulators for the steering and control of vehicles; smartphones; smoke detectors; sound reproduction apparatus; sound transmitting apparatus; speed checking apparatus for vehicles; speed indicators; steering apparatus, automatic, for vehicles; surveying apparatus and instruments; tablet computers; tachometers; tape recorders; taximeters; teaching apparatus; telephone apparatus; telephone receivers; telephone transmitters; printers; television apparatus; temperature indicators; testing apparatus not for medical purposes; theft prevention installations, electric; thermostats for vehicles; time clocks [time recording devices]; time recording apparatus; transmitters of electronic signals; transmitters [telecommunication]; transmitting sets [telecommunication]; USB flash drives; video recorders; video screens; videotapes; video telephones; voltage regulators for vehicles; walkie-talkies; water level indicators; weighbridges; weighing apparatus and instruments; weighing machines; vehicle radios; vehicle breakdown warning triangles. Vehicles; parts for vehicles, not included in other classes; trucks, buses, trailers, semi-trailers; engines for land vehicles; vehicle cabs; cab, chassis and body parts for vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers; cargo lift parts and shaft parts for vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers; spoilers, grills, bumpers, side skirts, fenders, seats, doors and steps for vehicles; foot boards for trucks; door extensions and door windshields being parts of vehicles; hoods and sun blinds specially adapted for vehicles; belts for land vehicles; transmission shafts and transmission chains for land vehicles; windscreen wipers; blades for windscreen wipers; windows for vehicles; pneumatic spring bellows for vehicles; brake shoes, brake drums, brake calipers, brake hoses, brake discs, brake couplers, brake cylinders, brake pads, brake linings, brake segments for vehicles; brakes for vehicles; air brake valves for vehicle tires; brake levers and ABS sensor cables being parts of brakes for vehicles; valves for vehicle tires; caps for vehicle petrol (gas) tanks; fuel tanks, coolant tanks, wiper fluid tanks, fluid tanks, antifreeze liquid tanks and other such tanks specially for vehicles; suspension shock absorbers for vehicles; shock absorbing springs for vehicles; splash guards and mud flaps for vehicles; anti-skid chains; vehicle wheel tires; air pumps for vehicles; headlight wipers; clutches for land vehicles and heads therefor; gear boxes for land vehicles; couplings for land vehicles and trailers; steering parts for vehicles; covers for steering wheels; steering wheels for vehicles; vehicle covers (shaped); covers for vehicle seats; horns and air horns for vehicles; refrigerated vehicles and load carrying trailers; outriggers for vehicles; interior and outside mirrors for vehicles; safety belts for vehicle seats; wheel hubs, sockets, rings, rims, bearings and bolts for vehicle wheels for land vehicles; hydraulic cylinders for tilting truck cabins; drawbar couplings for land vehicles; hydraulic circuits for vehicles; transmission belts for land vehicles; anti-theft alarms for vehicles; lockable fuel caps for vehicles; fifth wheels for land vehicles.

Abstract

An engine control system for a vehicle includes at least one processor; and a memory, operatively connected to the at least one processor and storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor and in response to receiving an engine start signal, cause the engine control system to perform a method, the method including causing a crankshaft of an engine of the vehicle to begin to rotate and to rotate through a first plurality of rotations, and causing, for each combustion chamber of at least one combustion chamber of the engine, an exhaust valve of the combustion chamber to remain in an opened position while the crankshaft rotates through the first plurality of rotations and prior to fuel being injected into the combustion chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02D 41/06 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for engine starting or warming up
• F02D 13/02 - Controlling the engine output power by varying inlet or exhaust valve operating characteristics, e.g. timing during engine operation
• F02D 41/30 - Controlling fuel injection
• F02P 5/15 - Digital data processing

Abstract

Systems and methods for dynamically limiting the road speed of a vehicle are provided herein. The method includes limiting the speed of the vehicle to a predetermined first speed under normal operating conditions. The method further includes selectively engaging an override condition for an activation interval responsive to an operator generated input. The override condition may be limited to a determined number of times in an activation assessment interval. During an activation interval of the override condition, the vehicle can exceed the predetermined first speed by a specified offset that defines a second speed greater than the first speed. The activation interval may be a period of time or a distance. The override condition is not available when the number of activations in the activation assessment interval exceeds a threshold value. The activation assessment interval may be defined by a period of time, a distance, an event or action, etc.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 35/60 - Instruments characterised by their location or relative disposition in or on vehicles
• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control

Abstract

A compression ignition engine, commercial vehicle comprising such an engine, and a method for improving starting behaviour of such an engine. The engine is operable in a normal mode or a cold start mode. In the normal mode, a fuel injection system is controlled to inject a main fuel injection in a single pulse. In the cold start mode, the main fuel injection is split into a first split main and a second split main. The fuel injection system is controlled to inject the first and second split main in two distinct pulses, wherein the first split main is injected at a delayed timing for initiating a diffusion combustion phase in the pressurized combustion chamber, and wherein the second split main is injected during the diffusion combustion phase into the already combusting air-fuel mix.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02D 41/40 - Controlling fuel injection of the high pressure type with means for controlling injection timing or duration
• F02D 13/02 - Controlling the engine output power by varying inlet or exhaust valve operating characteristics, e.g. timing during engine operation
• F02D 41/06 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for engine starting or warming up

Abstract

A fuel theft prevention system for a vehicle including: at least one processor; and a memory, operatively connected to the at least one processor and storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the system to: receive, from a first sensing system, first activity data; determine, based on the first activity data, a first confidence value indicative of whether the activity is suspicious; receive fuel data indicative of a fuel level in the fuel tank; and cause, based on the first activity data and the fuel data, at least one mitigation action to be taken when the fuel level decreases by a threshold amount, wherein the threshold amount includes a first amount when the first confidence value is a first value and a second amount when the first confidence value is below the first value, and wherein the second amount is greater than the first amount.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device

Abstract

Systems and methods for modulating power provided to a heating element of a vehicle exhaust system is provided. One system includes a controller controlling a switch, and an alternator having a first field terminal input, wherein the first field terminal input is connected to the switch. The system further includes a heating element connected to at least an output of the alternator. The controller is configured to determine a power demand for the electric heating element and modulate the first field terminal input to cause the alternator to provide power to the heating element according to the power demand.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05B 3/00 - Ohmic-resistance heating
• G01R 31/371 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] with remote indication, e.g. on external chargers
• G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02P 9/14 - Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output by variation of field
• H05B 1/02 - Automatic switching arrangements specially adapted to heating apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods of dynamically modulating use of various motor control strategies (MCSs) to optimize powertrain efficiency. One or a combination of MCSs are strategically and dynamically implemented to regulate torque to drive axle motors of a drive axle based on vehicle operating conditions. In normal acceleration conditions, Field-Oriented Control (FOC) may be used to regulate torque applied to a first drive axle motor and Direct Torque Control (DTC) may be used to regulate torque applied to a second drive axle motor of the drive axle, where the first drive axle motor may operate at peak efficiency and the second drive axle motor may make up for fluctuating torque demand. In cruising speed conditions, FOC may be used to regulate torque applied to both the first and second drive axle motors to operate with high steady-state efficiency at cruising speeds.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
• B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor

Abstract

A shiftable wheel end reduction may be mechanically coupled to a driven axle shaft and to a driven wheel of a wheeled vehicle. The shiftable wheel end reduction may be switched between a first operating mode, in which torque carried by the driven axle shaft is increased and transferred to the driven wheel by the shiftable wheel end reduction, and a second operating mode, in which torque carried by the driven axle shaft is maintained and transferred to the driven wheel by the shiftable wheel end reduction.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 17/04 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing
• B60K 17/02 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of clutch
• F16H 3/44 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion using gears having orbital motion

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods of automatically distributing powertrain demand between tandem drive axles in a tandem drive axle system for balanced tire wear between the tandem drive axles. Examples described herein analyze input signals collected from various vehicle sensors about operating conditions of the front and back tandem drive axles, and automatically bias a distribution of torque demand between the front and back tandem drive axles to correct for asymmetric wear based on known normal wear of the tires under like operating conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 11/24 - Wear-indicating arrangements
• B60K 23/08 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for changing number of driven wheels

Goods & Services

(1) Repair and maintenance of vehicles; emergency roadside assistance services, namely, responding to calls for roadside assistance, flat tire changing, emergency fuel supplying, and battery jump starting (2) Training services in the field of the repair and maintenance of vehicles (3) Testing, analysis and evaluation of the services of dealerships to determine conformity with certification standards

Goods & Services

(1) Computer programs [downloadable software]; computer software applications, downloadable; computer programs, recorded; computers; computer software; computer game software; computer hardware; computer memory devices; computer operating programs, recorded; computer peripheral devices; computer software, recorded; signaling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media; data processing equipment; fire-extinguishing apparatus; anti-theft warning apparatus; audio- and video-receivers; audiovisual teaching apparatus; automatic indicators of low pressure in vehicle tires; compact discs [audio-video]; compact discs [read-only memory]; compasses [measuring instruments]; cordless telephones; data processing apparatus; detectors; diagnostic apparatus, not for medical purposes; digital signs; directional compasses; disk drives for computers; disks, magnetic; distance measuring apparatus; distance recording apparatus; downloadable image files; downloadable music files; downloadable ring tones for mobile phones; DVD players; dynamometers; electro-dynamic apparatus for the remote control of signals; electronic agendas; electronic book readers; electronic notice boards; electronic pens [visual display units]; electronic pocket translators; electronic publications, downloadable; fluorescent screens; frequency meters; gasometers [measuring instruments]; gas testing instruments; Global Positioning System [GPS] apparatus; hands free kits for phones; heat regulating apparatus; high-frequency apparatus; holograms; identity cards, magnetic; igniting apparatus, electric, for igniting at a distance; integrated circuit cards [smart cards]; intercommunication apparatus; interfaces for computers; kilometer recorders for vehicles; laptop computers; lasers, not for medical purposes; lifesaving apparatus and equipment; locks, electric; logs [measuring instruments]; loudspeakers; magnetic data media; magnetic encoders; magnetic tapes; magnetic tape units for computers; magnetic wires; magnets; material testing instruments and machines; measuring apparatus; measuring devices, electric; measuring instruments; meteorological instruments; microphones; microprocessors; modems; monitoring apparatus, electric; monitors [computer hardware]; monitors [computer programs]; motor tuning software; motor tuning apparatus and instruments; motor tuning computers; mouse [computer peripheral]; navigation apparatus for vehicles [on-board computers]; notebook computers; observation instruments; optical apparatus and instruments; optical character readers; optical data media; parking meters; personal stereos; pocket calculators; portable media players; precision measuring apparatus; pressure indicators; pressure measuring apparatus; printers for use with computers; processors [central processing units]; pyrometers; quantity indicators; radar apparatus; radios; radiotelegraphy sets; radiotelephony sets; range finders; readers [data processing equipment]; record players; reflecting discs for wear, for the prevention of traffic accidents; regulating apparatus, electric; satellite navigational apparatus; scanners [data processing equipment]; simulators for the steering and control of vehicles; smartphones; smoke detectors; sound reproduction apparatus; sound transmitting apparatus; speed checking apparatus for vehicles; speed indicators; steering apparatus, automatic, for vehicles; surveying apparatus and instruments; tablet computers; tachometers; tape recorders; taximeters; teaching apparatus; telephone apparatus; telephone receivers; telephone transmitters; printers; television apparatus; temperature indicators; testing apparatus not for medical purposes; theft prevention installations, electric; thermostats for vehicles; time clocks [time recording devices]; time recording apparatus; transmitters of electronic signals; transmitters [telecommunication]; transmitting sets [telecommunication]; USB flash drives; video recorders; video screens; videotapes; video telephones; voltage regulators for vehicles; walkie-talkies; water level indicators; weighbridges; weighing apparatus and instruments; weighing machines; vehicle radios; vehicle breakdown warning triangles. (2) Vehicles; parts for vehicles, not included in other classes; trucks, buses, trailers, semi-trailers; engines for land vehicles; vehicle cabs; cab, chassis and body parts for vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers; cargo lift parts and shaft parts for vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers; spoilers, grills, bumpers, side skirts, fenders, seats, doors and steps for vehicles; foot boards for trucks; door extensions and door windshields being parts of vehicles; hoods and sun blinds specially adapted for vehicles; belts for land vehicles; transmission shafts and transmission chains for land vehicles; windscreen wipers; blades for windscreen wipers; windows for vehicles; pneumatic spring bellows for vehicles; brake shoes, brake drums, brake calipers, brake hoses, brake discs, brake couplers, brake cylinders, brake pads, brake linings, brake segments for vehicles; brakes for vehicles; air brake valves for vehicle tires; brake levers and ABS sensor cables being parts of brakes for vehicles; valves for vehicle tires; caps for vehicle petrol (gas) tanks; fuel tanks, coolant tanks, wiper fluid tanks, fluid tanks, antifreeze liquid tanks and other such tanks specially for vehicles; suspension shock absorbers for vehicles; shock absorbing springs for vehicles; splash guards and mud flaps for vehicles; anti-skid chains; vehicle wheel tires; air pumps for vehicles; headlight wipers; clutches for land vehicles and heads therefor; gear boxes for land vehicles; couplings for land vehicles and trailers; steering parts for vehicles; covers for steering wheels; steering wheels for vehicles; vehicle covers (shaped); covers for vehicle seats; horns and air horns for vehicles; refrigerated vehicles and load carrying trailers; outriggers for vehicles; interior and outside mirrors for vehicles; safety belts for vehicle seats; wheel hubs, sockets, rings, rims, bearings and bolts for vehicle wheels for land vehicles; hydraulic cylinders for tilting truck cabins; drawbar couplings for land vehicles; hydraulic circuits for vehicles; transmission belts for land vehicles; anti-theft alarms for vehicles; lockable fuel caps for vehicles; fifth wheels for land vehicles.

Goods & Services

Computer programs [downloadable software]; computer software applications, downloadable; computer programs, recorded; computers; computer software; computer game software; computer hardware; computer memory devices; computer operating programs, recorded; computer peripheral devices; computer software, recorded; signaling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media; data processing equipment; fire-extinguishing apparatus; anti-theft warning apparatus; audio- and video-receivers; audiovisual teaching apparatus; automatic indicators of low pressure in vehicle tires; compact discs [audio-video]; compact discs [read-only memory]; compasses [measuring instruments]; cordless telephones; data processing apparatus; detectors; diagnostic apparatus, not for medical purposes; digital signs; directional compasses; disk drives for computers; disks, magnetic; distance measuring apparatus; distance recording apparatus; downloadable image files; downloadable music files; downloadable ring tones for mobile phones; DVD players; dynamometers; electro-dynamic apparatus for the remote control of signals; electronic agendas; electronic book readers; electronic notice boards; electronic pens [visual display units]; electronic pocket translators; electronic publications, downloadable; fluorescent screens; frequency meters; gasometers [measuring instruments]; gas testing instruments; Global Positioning System [GPS] apparatus; hands free kits for phones; heat regulating apparatus; high-frequency apparatus; holograms; identity cards, magnetic; igniting apparatus, electric, for igniting at a distance; integrated circuit cards [smart cards]; intercommunication apparatus; interfaces for computers; kilometer recorders for vehicles; laptop computers; lasers, not for medical purposes; lifesaving apparatus and equipment; locks, electric; logs [measuring instruments]; loudspeakers; magnetic data media; magnetic encoders; magnetic tapes; magnetic tape units for computers; magnetic wires; magnets; material testing instruments and machines; measuring apparatus; measuring devices, electric; measuring instruments; meteorological instruments; microphones; microprocessors; modems; monitoring apparatus, electric; monitors [computer hardware]; monitors [computer programs]; motor tuning software; motor tuning apparatus and instruments; motor tuning computers; mouse [computer peripheral]; navigation apparatus for vehicles [on-board computers]; notebook computers; observation instruments; optical apparatus and instruments; optical character readers; optical data media; parking meters; personal stereos; pocket calculators; portable media players; precision measuring apparatus; pressure indicators; pressure measuring apparatus; printers for use with computers; processors [central processing units]; pyrometers; quantity indicators; radar apparatus; radios; radiotelegraphy sets; radiotelephony sets; range finders; readers [data processing equipment]; record players; reflecting discs for wear, for the prevention of traffic accidents; regulating apparatus, electric; satellite navigational apparatus; scanners [data processing equipment]; simulators for the steering and control of vehicles; smartphones; smoke detectors; sound reproduction apparatus; sound transmitting apparatus; speed checking apparatus for vehicles; speed indicators; steering apparatus, automatic, for vehicles; surveying apparatus and instruments; tablet computers; tachometers; tape recorders; taximeters; teaching apparatus; telephone apparatus; telephone receivers; telephone transmitters; printers; television apparatus; temperature indicators; testing apparatus not for medical purposes; theft prevention installations, electric; thermostats for vehicles; time clocks [time recording devices]; time recording apparatus; transmitters of electronic signals; transmitters [telecommunication]; transmitting sets [telecommunication]; USB flash drives; video recorders; video screens; videotapes; video telephones; voltage regulators for vehicles; walkie-talkies; water level indicators; weighbridges; weighing apparatus and instruments; weighing machines; vehicle radios; vehicle breakdown warning triangles. Vehicles; parts for vehicles, not included in other classes; trucks, buses, trailers, semi-trailers; engines for land vehicles; vehicle cabs; cab, chassis and body parts for vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers; cargo lift parts and shaft parts for vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers; spoilers, grills, bumpers, side skirts, fenders, seats, doors and steps for vehicles; foot boards for trucks; door extensions and door windshields being parts of vehicles; hoods and sun blinds specially adapted for vehicles; belts for land vehicles; transmission shafts and transmission chains for land vehicles; windscreen wipers; blades for windscreen wipers; windows for vehicles; pneumatic spring bellows for vehicles; brake shoes, brake drums, brake calipers, brake hoses, brake discs, brake couplers, brake cylinders, brake pads, brake linings, brake segments for vehicles; brakes for vehicles; air brake valves for vehicle tires; brake levers and ABS sensor cables being parts of brakes for vehicles; valves for vehicle tires; caps for vehicle petrol (gas) tanks; fuel tanks, coolant tanks, wiper fluid tanks, fluid tanks, antifreeze liquid tanks and other such tanks specially for vehicles; suspension shock absorbers for vehicles; shock absorbing springs for vehicles; splash guards and mud flaps for vehicles; anti-skid chains; vehicle wheel tires; air pumps for vehicles; headlight wipers; clutches for land vehicles and heads therefor; gear boxes for land vehicles; couplings for land vehicles and trailers; steering parts for vehicles; covers for steering wheels; steering wheels for vehicles; vehicle covers (shaped); covers for vehicle seats; horns and air horns for vehicles; refrigerated vehicles and load carrying trailers; outriggers for vehicles; interior and outside mirrors for vehicles; safety belts for vehicle seats; wheel hubs, sockets, rings, rims, bearings and bolts for vehicle wheels for land vehicles; hydraulic cylinders for tilting truck cabins; drawbar couplings for land vehicles; hydraulic circuits for vehicles; transmission belts for land vehicles; anti-theft alarms for vehicles; lockable fuel caps for vehicles; fifth wheels for land vehicles.

Goods & Services

eMotors, motors, batteries, power electronics, and eAuxiliaries and auxiliaries

Abstract

An example method for method for predicting the fuel consumption of a powertrain is described herein. The method includes receiving vehicle data, the vehicle data including vehicle specification information and vehicle drive cycle information, inputting the data into a trained machine learning model; and predicting, using the trained machine learning model, a fuel consumption of a powertrain.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/188 - Controlling power parameters of the driveline, e.g. determining the required power
• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
• B60W 20/11 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand using model predictive control [MPC] strategies, i.e. control methods based on models predicting performance
• B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
• G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time

Abstract

A truck or tractor semi-trailer combination interconnected via a fifth wheel, comprising a pressurized fuel storage mounted between a rear end of the cabin and the semi-trailer. The pressurized fuel storage comprises opposing vessel mount structures extending from a top side of the pair of longitudinal chassis members and arranged for suspending an elongated pressure vessel in a lateral orientation. Each vessel mount structure comprises a strut provided with a ring-shaped clearance and a frame providing a neck mount for mounting an axial end of the elongated pressure vessel at a lateral offset from the strut. The struts are arranged for transferring a suspension force from the neck mounts to the pair of longitudinal chassis members, for thereby constraining a movement of the pressurized fuel storage with respect to the pair of longitudinal chassis members.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 15/07 - Mounting of tanks of gas tanks
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• B60K 15/073 - Tank construction specially adapted to the vehicle
• H01M 8/04007 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids related to heat exchange
• H01M 8/04082 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration

Abstract

A method includes detecting a diesel engine runaway event in a diesel engine and, in response to detecting the diesel engine runaway event, deactivating all cylinders in the diesel engine such that no combustion occurs in any cylinders of the diesel engine and no cylinders of the diesel engine produce power, wherein deactivating the cylinders of the diesel engine includes mechanically decoupling a camshaft of the diesel engine from inlet valves of the cylinders of the diesel engine, and wherein deactivating cylinders of the diesel engine prevents flow of air from an intake manifold into combustion chambers of the cylinders.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02D 17/00 - Controlling engines by cutting-out individual cylindersRendering engines inoperative or idling
• F02D 17/04 - Controlling engines by cutting-out individual cylindersRendering engines inoperative or idling rendering engines inoperative or idling, e.g. caused by abnormal conditions
• F02D 29/02 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving vehiclesControlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving variable-pitch propellers

Abstract

A vehicle cabin heating system of a vehicle, and methods of operation of such a heating system are provided. The vehicle cabin heating system scavenges waste heat from drivetrain components. A heat pump provides further heat scavenging for delivery to the vehicle cabin. A supplemental heater may be selectively activated to provide supplemental heating when operation of the heat pump and/or vehicle cabin heating system are inadequate to provide prompt heating response. The supplemental heater may, for example, be a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater positioned downstream of a heat pump heater and/or a heater core, and/or may include a positive high voltage coolant heater positioned within a coolant fluid circuit useable to heat coolant for delivery to the heater core and/or heat pump.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/22 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived otherwise than from the propulsion plant
• B60H 1/14 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant otherwise than from cooling liquid of the plant

Abstract

A vehicle cabin heating system (202) of a vehicle (101), and methods of operation of such a heating system (202) are provided. The vehicle cabin heating system (202) scavenges waste heat from drivetrain components (250). A heat pump (214) provides further heat scavenging for delivery to the vehicle cabin. A supplemental heater (218, 220) may be selectively activated to provide supplemental heating when operation of the heat pump (214) and/or vehicle cabin heating system (202) are inadequate to provide prompt heating response. The supplemental heater (218, 220) may, for example, be a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater positioned downstream of a heat pump heater (214) and/or a heater core (210), and/or may include a positive high voltage coolant heater positioned within a coolant fluid circuit (201) useable to heat coolant for delivery to the heater core (210) and/or heat pump (214).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
• B60H 1/14 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant otherwise than from cooling liquid of the plant
• B60H 1/22 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived otherwise than from the propulsion plant

Goods & Services

(1) Motor vehicles, namely, medium and heavy duty trucks and tractors, and structural parts therefor.

Goods & Services

Motor vehicles, namely, medium and heavy duty trucks and tractors, and structural parts therefor

Abstract

Computer thermal regulation (CTR) systems and methods for thermal energy (TE) regulation of vehicle computers designed to operate within a target temperature range (TTR). A vehicle HVAC system includes a computer heat exchanger in the computer including a phase change material (PCM) with a phase change temperature (PCT). When the computer is below a TTR lower limit, the CTR system causes the HVAC system to run a heating cycle, heating the PCM to and above the PCT. The PCM releases stored TE to the computer. When the CTR system is above a TTR upper limit, the CTR system causes the HVAC system to run a cooling cycle, cooling the PCM to and below the TTR. The PCM then absorbs heat from the computer. TE storage and release processes during phase changes enable the PCM to operate as a buffer between the HVAC system and the computer to allow finer control over the computer temperature with an otherwise over-powered HVAC system for the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices

Goods & Services

Engines for land vehicles; transmissions for land vehicles; axles for land vehicles.

Goods & Services

Transmissions for land vehicles.

Abstract

A vehicle includes: an engine; an exhaust pipe, fluidly coupled to the engine; a vehicle body including a fairing having an exhaust opening; and an exhaust assembly, the exhaust assembly including: an expansion chamber having a first opening fluidly coupled to the exhaust pipe and a second opening aligned with the exhaust opening in the fairing, a cross-sectional area of the second opening being greater than a cross-sectional area of the first opening, and a choke plate attached to the expansion chamber and shaped and sized to cover at least ten percent of the cross-sectional area of the second opening.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 13/10 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits of exhaust manifolds
• F01N 1/08 - Silencing apparatus characterised by method of silencing by reducing exhaust energy by throttling or whirling

Abstract

A trailer connection safety system is provided. In example aspects, the system receives an action by an operator of a vehicle and determines a connection state of an electrical cable. If the electrical cable is not in an appropriate state for the action of the operator, an alert is generated and displayed. In further aspects, the system may act as an interlock to prevent the action of the operator if the electrical cable is not in an appropriate state.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60D 1/28 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for preventing unwanted disengagement, e.g. safety appliances
• B60D 1/64 - Couplings or joints therefor
• B60K 28/10 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the vehicle

Abstract

Systems and methods for providing a dual view display for a vehicle including an autonomous driving system. The autonomous driving system may monitor an environment in which the vehicle is operating, sense a condition in the environment, and determine a vehicle response to the condition including one or more automated vehicle actions. Condition-associated data including information about the sensed/perceived condition and/or the one or more corresponding automated vehicle actions to the condition may be provided to a dual view display system. The dual view display system may determine a notification corresponding to the perceived condition and/or the automated vehicle intention and cause the notification to be displayed on a transparent display. The transparent display provides an operator interface to communicate the vehicle perception/intention to the vehicle operator. The transparent display further provides an external Human-Machine Interface (eHMI) to communicate the vehicle perception/intention to other road users.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles

Abstract

Providing additional mass air flow to an engine of a vehicle to expand an operating range of cylinder deactivation (CDA) is provided. Aspects of the present disclosure describe a method and system to provide additional mass air flow to an engine using an auxiliary air source coupled to a turbocharger. When a low air-to-fuel ratio state is determined in association with operating the vehicle in CDA mode, the auxiliary air source is activated to assist the turbocharger with increase the supply of supercharged intake air to the engine. Accordingly, the operating range of CDA is expanded.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
• F02B 37/12 - Control of the pumps
• F02B 39/10 - Non-mechanical drives, e.g. fluid drives having variable gear ratio electric
• F02D 41/14 - Introducing closed-loop corrections
• F02D 41/18 - Circuit arrangements for generating control signals by measuring intake air flow