A fairing device includes a first support element having a first end and a second end. A second support element is positioned proximate to the first end of the first support element. A structure couples the first support element to the second support element and supports the first support element with respect to the second support element to form the fairing device. A method of forming the fairing device using a molding process is also disclosed.
In some examples of this technology, a vehicle is disclosed that includes a fuel cell exhaust system for routing of fuel cell byproducts of the vehicle. The vehicle includes at least two fuel cells. Each of the at least two fuel cells have an exhaust port through which byproducts of fuel cell operation flow. The vehicle includes at least two outlet couplers respectively coupled, at a first end, to the exhaust port of each of the fuel cells. The vehicle includes at least two water separators respectively coupled, at an inlet end, to a second end of each of the at least two outlet couplers. The vehicle includes at least two vertical exhaust pipes respectively coupled to a top side of each of the at least two water separators. The water separators separate water from steam produced by the fuel cells.
H01M 8/04119 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants with simultaneous supply or evacuation of electrolyteHumidifying or dehumidifying
B01D 45/08 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by utilising inertia by impingement against baffle separators
B60R 16/08 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for fluid
H01M 8/0662 - Treatment of gaseous reactants or gaseous residues, e.g. cleaning
3.
ENGINE GRILLE, ASSEMBLY WITH ENGINE GRILLE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AND USING THE SAME
Engine grilles, assemblies with engine grilles, and methods of manufacturing, assembling, and using the same. In one aspect, an engine grille includes a pair of opposite-facing surfaces that extend to a plurality of edges defining a shape of the engine grille. The engine grille may include a plurality of arc-shaped cooling slots that allow fluid communication through the grille, and may in some non-limiting aspects also include a plurality of cooling holes that allow fluid communication through the grille. The configuration of the arc-shaped cooling slots and the cooling holes in the engine grille improves aerodynamics and fluid transfer for cooling during different operational conditions, among other benefits.
Embodiments herein relate to a battery support structure for an electric vehicle, assemblies with the same, and methods of manufacturing, integrating, and using the same, among other things. In embodiments, a support structure for use on an electric vehicle includes a pair of frame rails and a battery case with a bottom coupled to the frame rails. The battery case is coupled to the frame rails at a location below the frame rails, e.g., with resilient bushings held between the battery case and the frame rails by brackets extending below the frame rails, and away from the battery case.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
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 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
5.
THERMAL REGULATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
Thermal regulation systems, apparatus, and methods for regulating the temperature of a battery and/or other components of an electrically-powered system. The thermal control system can include a passive valve in communication with to two or more fluid pathways, a first pump, and a second pump. In some examples, a position of a shuttle within a housing of the passive valve can be controlled based on a ratio of a first pressure generated by the first pump to a second pressure generated by the second pump. In some examples, a position of a shuttle within a housing of the passive valve can be controlled based activating one of the first pump or the second pump while the other pump is inactive.
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
An engine system can comprise an engine and a cooling module assembly which comprises a radiator. In some examples, an assembly, such as the cooling module assembly, can include a radiator and a fan shroud and screen assembly arranged at a rear side of the radiator. The fan shroud and screen assembly includes a screen and first and second shroud portions coupled to and around the screen, where the first and second shroud portions and the screen form a cavity, and where the first and second shroud portions are directly coupled to the rear side of the radiator. The assembly further comprises a fan disposed within the cavity and configured to spin freely within the cavity without being attached to the fan shroud and screen assembly.
The disclosed technology relates to vehicle chassis components, including adapter plate apparatuses and vehicle chassis crossmember apparatuses. With this technology, a vehicle chassis crossmember apparatuses can be introduced between chassis rails and secured using an adapter plate apparatus, without requiring disassembly and separation of the vehicle chassis rails. Thus, with this technology, replacement of a failed crossmember can be performed more efficiently, with reduced labor, in a reduced amount of time, and with minimal reassembly of other vehicle components, while maintaining sufficient structural support, among other advantages.
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
B62D 21/12 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted assembled from readily-detachable parts
11.
IMPACT-PROTECTION DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING, INTEGRATING, AND USING THE SAME
Impact-protection systems, devices, and components, as well as methods of manufacturing, integrating, and using the same, e.g., in connection with different vehicles including electric vehicles. The impact-protection systems described herein can be configured to be attached on the lateral sides of a vehicle and/or under or at least partially under a chassis frame of a vehicle to cover, enclose, and/or protect vehicle structures mounted in these areas. The impact-protection systems can include multiple configurations, e.g., being formed using brackets, panels, compartmented structures, fairings, and/or layers of different materials. The components of the impact-protection systems can be produced, assembled, and installed using efficient and cost-effective manufacturing and assembly methods. The impact-protection configurations described herein help reduce the concentration of impact-forces.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
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 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
A digital side mirror structure (10) has: a first digital side mirror (10R) disposed on the driver's seat side; and a second digital side mirror (10L) disposed on the front passenger seat side. The first digital side mirror (10R) comprises: a first widthwise stay portion (13R) that extends from a cab (3) toward the right side; a first heightwise stay portion (14R); and a first mount portion (12R). The second digital side mirror (10L) comprises: a protruding portion (15) that protrudes forward from the cab (3); a second widthwise stay portion (13L) that extends from the forward end of the protruding portion (15) toward the left side; a second heightwise stay portion (14L); and a second mount portion (12L). The second digital side mirror (10L) is formed in a bilateral-symmetric appearance with respect to the first digital side mirror (10R) when seen in a front view.
B60R 1/26 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the rear of the vehicle
In a vehicle provided with an electronic capturing device (9) for capturing the inside or the outside of the vehicle, and with a monitor apparatus (14) having an image display area for displaying image information captured by the electronic capturing device (9) toward an occupant of the vehicle, a get-on/off grip apparatus (10) assists a get-on/off action of an occupant when the occupant gets on and off through an opening (7A) for getting on/off the vehicle. The get-on/off grip apparatus is provided with: a fixed part (11) that is fixed to a front pillar (3R); a grasp part (12) that is for being grasped by the occupant during the get-on/off action and that extends from the fixed part (11) toward the back-side where the opening (7A) is positioned; and a frame part (13) that holds the monitor apparatus (14) in a planar region (13C) surrounded by a vertical frame (13A) extending from the fixed part (11) toward the inside of the vehicle and extending along the vehicle height direction, and by a horizontal frame (13B) extending from the fixed part (11) toward the inside of the vehicle and extending along the vehicle width direction.
B60N 3/02 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of hand grips or straps
B60R 1/26 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the rear of the vehicle
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An electric vehicle thermal management system is described. The electric vehicle thermal management system includes a coolant circuit (102) configured to circulate coolant through components of an electric propulsion system (110), a refrigerant circuit (104) configured to circulate refrigerant and comprising a refrigerant compressor (158), and a liquid-cooled condenser (118) configured to thermally couple the coolant in the coolant circuit to the refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit, the liquid-cooled condenser arranged downstream of the electric propulsion system (110) in the coolant circuit and downstream of the refrigerant compressor in the refrigerant circuit.
Systems, methods, apparatuses, and technologies for deploying and operating a drone to present one or more alerts and/or capture sensor data in connection with a vehicle. Drones herein can be deployed and operated to present visual alerts, audible alerts, and/or to deploy one or more alert indicators at different locations. The presentation and/or deployment of alerts by the drone can be used to increase visibility for a vehicle that is at least partially disabled. In addition, sensor feedback from the drone can be used to select a position for the drone to present alerts and/or to facilitate operation of the associated vehicle that is at least partially disabled. Drones can also be deployed and operated to obtain sensor feedback in response to particular conditions being encountered by a vehicle.
B60Q 7/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of portable emergency signal devices on vehicles
G08B 5/00 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied
B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
B64U 101/69 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for transporting passengersUAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for transporting goods other than weapons the UAVs provided with means for airdropping goods, e.g. deploying a parachute during descent
23.
BATTERY MOUNTING SYSTEM, VEHICLE WITH BATTERY MOUNTING SYSTEM, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING, INTEGRATING, AND USING THE SAME
Battery mounting systems, vehicles with battery mounting systems, and methods of manufacturing, integrating, and using the same. The battery mounting system can include a first support structure that attaches to a chassis, e.g., one that forms part of a vehicle chassis, and a second support structure that attaches to a battery, e.g., a high-voltage battery. The first support structure is configured to slidably support the second support structure so that the battery can slide into different supported positions under the chassis. Electric vehicles can include a chassis and a plurality of battery mounting systems that each allow a corresponding battery to independently slide into different supported positions under the chassis. Methods of manufacturing and integrating a battery mounting system into an electric vehicle are also disclosed.
A side impact battery protection device for a vehicle is described. The side impact battery protection device may include a panel comprising a corrugated sheet of alternating ridges. A first channel may be attached to a first surface of the panel and extend along a length of the panel in a longitudinal direction that is perpendicular to the alternating ridges. A second channel may be attached to the first surface and extend along the length of the panel, the second channel parallel to and spaced apart from the first channel. A mounting structure may be attached to a second surface of the panel and extend from the panel in a transverse direction that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, the second surface of the panel opposite that of the first surface in the transverse direction.
An autonomous vehicle includes a power control system or power management system for controlling or actuating steering and braking systems of the vehicle and/or other electronic components of the vehicle. The power control system can include a primary power control system contained within a primary equipment housing and a secondary (redundant) power control system contained within a secondary equipment housing. The primary equipment housing (and the primary power control system housed therein) can be mounted within the vehicle at a location proximate to a first side of the vehicle. The secondary equipment housing (and the secondary power control system housed therein) can be mounted within the vehicle at a location that is closer to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle than the primary equipment housing.
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
B62D 1/00 - Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60D 1/62 - Auxiliary devices involving supply lines, electric circuits, or the like
B60T 1/00 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs
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39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
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Maintenance, repair and inspection of automobiles, their
parts and accessories; maintenance, repair and inspection of
trucks and buses, their parts and accessories; providing
information related to the maintenance, repair and
inspection of automobiles, their parts and accessories;
providing information related to the maintenance, repair and
inspection of trucks and buses, their parts and accessories;
repair or maintenance of electronic machines and apparatus;
repair or maintenance of telecommunication machines and
apparatus; vehicle service stations [refuelling and
maintenance]. Providing location information of vehicles on the road by
using the Global Positioning System (GPS); providing
location information of vehicles on the road; providing
location information of vehicles on the road using
communication; fleet management services in the nature of
tracking and monitoring of fleets of vehicles on the road;
fleet management services in the nature of tracking and
monitoring of fleets of vehicles on the road using
communication; providing information related to fleet
management services in the nature of tracking and monitoring
of fleets of vehicles on the road; providing transportation
information on operation history of vehicles on the road;
transportation consultancy relating to the planning of
operational management for vehicles on the road; tracking of
fleets of vehicles on the road in the field of fleet
management of vehicles on the road; car transport; locating
and tracking of people for transportation purposes; locating
and tracking of cargo for transportation purposes; rental of
warehouse space; providing information relating to the
rental of warehouse space; providing road and traffic
information; vehicle-driving services; freight brokerage;
car rental; rental of equipment for the transport and
storage of gasoline for gasoline stations; provision of map
information that guides mobile communication device users to
their destination using the Global Positioning System (GPS);
provision of current location information on myself by using
communication for transportation purposes for automobiles;
provision of one's current location information to others by
using communication for transportation purposes for
automobiles; provision of location information of objects,
individuals and animals by using communication devices for
transportation purposes for automobiles. Providing geographical information; providing online
geographic maps, not downloadable; computer system
development and consulting; providing computer programs for
collecting or analyzing information data related to
operations of vehicles on the road; providing computer
programs that automatically calculates data related to fuel
consumption of vehicles on the road; providing computer
programs that automatically calculates data related to
travel history of vehicles on the road; providing computer
programs for vehicle management solutions using cloud
computing; monitoring of computer systems to detect
breakdowns; software as a service [SaaS]; platform as a
service [PaaS]; providing computer software for cloud
computing; electronic data storage; rental of server memory
space; hosting computer websites; hosting platforms on the
Internet; server hosting; rental of computers; information
technology [IT] consultancy; design services; technological
advice relating to computers, automobiles and industrial
machines; designing of machines, apparatus, instruments
[including their parts] or systems composed of such
machines, apparatus and instruments; fault diagnosis of
automobiles by remote access via communications networks;
automobile fault diagnosis by remote monitoring; fault
diagnosis by remote access via automobile communication
system. Tracking of stolen vehicles by providing vehicle geographic
location on map; providing information about the location of
items by using communication devices for security purposes;
provision of current location information on myself by using
communication for security purposes; provision of one's
current location information to others by using
communication for security purposes; provision of location
information of objects, individuals and animals by using
communication devices for security purposes; online social
networking services; stolen property tracking services;
stolen vehicle tracking services.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
Maintenance, repair and inspection of automobiles, their
parts and accessories; maintenance, repair and inspection of
trucks and buses, their parts and accessories; providing
information related to the maintenance, repair and
inspection of automobiles, their parts and accessories;
providing information related to the maintenance, repair and
inspection of trucks and buses, their parts and accessories;
repair or maintenance of electronic machines and apparatus;
repair or maintenance of telecommunication machines and
apparatus; vehicle service stations [refuelling and
maintenance]. Providing location information of vehicles on the road by
using the Global Positioning System (GPS); providing
location information of vehicles on the road; providing
location information of vehicles on the road using
communication; fleet management services in the nature of
tracking and monitoring of fleets of vehicles on the road;
fleet management services in the nature of tracking and
monitoring of fleets of vehicles on the road using
communication; providing information related to fleet
management services in the nature of tracking and monitoring
of fleets of vehicles on the road; providing transportation
information on operation history of vehicles on the road;
transportation consultancy relating to the planning of
operational management for vehicles on the road; tracking of
fleets of vehicles on the road in the field of fleet
management of vehicles on the road; car transport; locating
and tracking of people for transportation purposes; locating
and tracking of cargo for transportation purposes; rental of
warehouse space; providing information relating to the
rental of warehouse space; providing road and traffic
information; vehicle-driving services; freight brokerage;
car rental; rental of equipment for the transport and
storage of gasoline for gasoline stations; provision of map
information that guides mobile communication device users to
their destination using the Global Positioning System (GPS);
provision of current location information on myself by using
communication for transportation purposes for automobiles;
provision of one's current location information to others by
using communication for transportation purposes for
automobiles; provision of location information of objects,
individuals and animals by using communication devices for
transportation purposes for automobiles. Providing geographical information; providing online
geographic maps, not downloadable; computer system
development and consulting; providing computer programs for
collecting or analyzing information data related to
operations of vehicles on the road; providing computer
programs that automatically calculates data related to fuel
consumption of vehicles on the road; providing computer
programs that automatically calculates data related to
travel history of vehicles on the road; providing computer
programs for vehicle management solutions using cloud
computing; monitoring of computer systems to detect
breakdowns; software as a service [SaaS]; platform as a
service [PaaS]; providing computer software for cloud
computing; electronic data storage; rental of server memory
space; hosting computer websites; hosting platforms on the
Internet; server hosting; rental of computers; information
technology [IT] consultancy; design services; technological
advice relating to computers, automobiles and industrial
machines; designing of machines, apparatus, instruments
[including their parts] or systems composed of such
machines, apparatus and instruments; fault diagnosis of
automobiles by remote access via communications networks;
automobile fault diagnosis by remote monitoring; fault
diagnosis by remote access via automobile communication
system. Tracking of stolen vehicles by providing vehicle geographic
location on map; providing information about the location of
items by using communication devices for security purposes;
provision of current location information on myself by using
communication for security purposes; provision of one's
current location information to others by using
communication for security purposes; provision of location
information of objects, individuals and animals by using
communication devices for security purposes; online social
networking services; stolen property tracking services;
stolen vehicle tracking services.
A vehicle can comprise a wheel well, a splash shield assembly disposed at least partially within the wheel well, and a plurality of nozzles. The splash shield assembly can comprise a splash shield body having an inner surface. The plurality of nozzle assemblies can each comprise at least one exit orifice facing the inner surface of the splash shield body. Fluid can be sprayed from the plurality of nozzle assemblies onto the inner surface of the splash shield body to de-ice and/or anti-ice the inner surface of the splash shield body, thereby beneficially removing or preventing the buildup of snow and/or ice within the wheel well.
B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
B60B 39/08 - Vehicle fittings for scattering or dispensing material in front of its wheels the material being granular, e.g. sand the dispensing being effected by fluid means
B08B 3/04 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid
33.
THERMAL MANAGEMENT COMPONENT, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
A thermal management system comprising a component, comprising: a first valve (610), a second valve (620), a first fluid pathway associated with a drive system, and a second fluid pathway associated with a battery, wherein, in a first configuration, the first valve is in a first position and the second valve is in a first position, such that the first valve allows fluid communication from the first fluid pathway to a condenser (650) and allows fluid communication from the second fluid pathway to a chiller (650), and the second valve (620) allows fluid communication from the condenser to the first fluid pathway and allows fluid communication from the chiller to the second fluid pathway.
Exhaust systems that reduce emissions under different operating conditions as well as methods of manufacturing, integrating, and using the same. The exhaust systems described herein can be adjusted, e.g., by a control system, to communicate exhaust generated by an engine through either a first exhaust pathway or a second exhaust pathway. The first exhaust pathway can be used when an exhaust after-treatment device is in a desired operating state (e.g., operating temperature or temperature range), and the second exhaust pathway can be used when the exhaust after-treatment device is not in a desired operating state (e.g., operating temperature or temperature range) such that it can process/treat only a reduced amount of combustion byproducts. The second exhaust pathway can be used to divert, store, and then release exhaust once the exhaust after-treatment device has reached its desired operating state.
F01N 3/031 - 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 having means for by-passing filters, e.g. when clogged or during cold engine start
F01N 3/10 - 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
F01N 9/00 - Electrical control of exhaust gas treating apparatus
Machine learning based incident evaluation and prioritization methods and systems are provided. A priority assessment system may apply incident data comprising incident reports to one or more machine learning models to infer a report priority category for at least a first incident report of the incident data based on textual data from the first incident report. The one or more machine learning models may further infer at least one incident classification for the first incident report based on the textual data from the first incident report, and the priority assessment system generating a tagged first incident report based on the first incident report and the at least one incident classification. The tagged first incident report may be selectively conveyed to an incident alert system or used to supplement monitored tracking data based on the report priority category. The incident classification may include an inferred keyword and or a severity score.
An engine assembly can comprise an engine block and a front end accessory drive coupled to a front end portion of the engine block. The front end accessory drive can include a shaft extender assembly to accommodate and support accessory components. The system can include multiple belt layers, such as a first belt layer, a second belt layer disposed forward of the first belt layer, and a third belt layer disposed forward of the second belt layer. The third belt layer can comprise a drive belt, an alternator, and a shaft extension assembly coupled to the alternator, wherein the shaft extension assembly is configured to transmit mechanical power from the drive belt to the alternator assembly.
F02B 67/06 - Engines characterised by the arrangement of auxiliary apparatus not being otherwise provided for, e.g. the apparatus having different functionsDriving auxiliary apparatus from engines, not otherwise provided for of mechanically-driven auxiliary apparatus driven by means of chains, belts, or like endless members
Adjustable aerodynamic panels, assemblies with adjustable aerodynamic panels, and methods of manufacturing, integrating, and using the same. In embodiments, an aerodynamic assembly for a vehicle includes a frame, a panel, and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket couples the panel to the frame, e.g., adjacent to one or more wheels of the vehicle. In embodiments, the mounting bracket includes a first member that couples to the panel and a second member that couples (directly or indirectly) to the frame, the first member and the second member movable relative to each other so that the panel can be adjusted between a first position, e.g., a retracted position, e.g., that is closer to the wheels and/or frame, and a second position, e.g., an extended position, that is further from the wheels and/or frame. The latter position can provide increased clearance.
Adjustable aerodynamic underbody assemblies and systems, vehicles having the same, and methods of manufacturing, integrating, and using the same. In embodiments, an adjustable aerodynamic underbody assembly includes an actuator that attaches to a vehicle underbody, a panel that attaches to the actuator, and a controller that is configured to be communicatively connected to the actuator, such that the controller can send control signals to the actuator so that the actuator can change a position and/or orientation of the panel on the underbody. In embodiments, the controller can be configured to operate the actuator based on signals received at the controller, e.g., indicating a speed, steering angle, or vehicle operating status, among other things. In embodiments, the controller is configured to operate the actuator as a function of the received signal.
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This vehicle monitoring device is installed on a vehicle (1) and captures images of a monitoring target within an image capturing range by using omnidirectional cameras (60a, 60b), wherein the omnidirectional cameras (60a, 60b) are attached to support members (70) supported on corner portions (3C) of a cab 3, and are disposed outside the side surface of the cab 3 and within the range from the upper end to the lower end of a windshield (33), and the image capturing range of the omnidirectional cameras (60a, 60b) includes at least the interior of the cab (3).
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
B60R 1/27 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view providing all-round vision, e.g. using omnidirectional cameras
B60R 1/29 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area inside the vehicle, e.g. for viewing passengers or cargo
A modular charging station includes at least one lane module comprising a roof module and at least two vertical support columns coupling the roof module to ground. The charging station also includes a switch gear configured to receive alternating current voltage from a power grid. The charging station further includes a power unit configured to convert the alternating current voltage to direct current voltage. At least one power dispenser is coupled to the power unit and configured to supply the direct current voltage to a commercial vehicle. At least the power unit is arranged on the roof module.
This disclosure relates to a vehicle chassis for supporting a power supply module or other components to a vehicle. In some examples, a bottom margin of the chassis rail can include a cutout, and at least a portion of the power supply module can be positioned in the open space associated with the cutout. In addition, the chassis assembly can include one or more liners that can be coupled to one or more sides of the chassis rail and that can reinforce the chassis rail. In some examples, a chassis reinforcement cage can be attached to the chassis assembly and can be positioned beneath the chassis assembly and the power supply module. The chassis reinforcement cage can, among other things, increase the rigidity of the chassis assembly and protect the power supply module.
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B62D 65/00 - Designing, manufacturing, e.g. assembling, facilitating disassembly, or structurally modifying motor vehicles or trailers, not otherwise provided for
B62D 21/03 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members transverse members providing body support
Embodiments herein relate to a chassis structure of a vehicle, such as an at least partially electrically-powered vehicle, and a side assembly for use in conjunction with the chassis structure. The chassis may include a set of frame rails spaced apart by rigid cross-members. A set of rigid braces may be coupled to the outer portions of each of the frame rails, and a side assembly may be coupled on each side of the chassis to a respective set of the braces. At least one of the side assemblies can have at least one sealable internal volume, with an inlet port and an outlet port allowing fluid accessibility. The sealable internal volume can be used to store compressed air or coolant used by the vehicle, and other internal volume(s) can be used to house vehicle electrical and/or plumbing lines.
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
B62D 21/17 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted forming fluid or electrical conduit means or having other means to accommodate the transmission of a force or signal
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
59.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE ENTHALPY DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT
Systems and methods for efficient, adaptive, and dynamic enthalpy distribution management are provided. In one aspect, an enthalpy management controller that operates in conjunction with a thermal transfer system to distribute heat between system components based on component enthalpy models is provided. The controller may monitor enthalpy models for a plurality of components coupled to a thermal transfer system, to assess whether a component is operating within a target operating enthalpy band. Based on the assessment, and similar assessments for the other components coupled to the thermal transfer system, the controller may control the thermal transfer system to transfer heat between the plurality of components, for example, to attempt to bring one or more components into operation within their respective operating enthalpy bands. When the enthalpy response of a component deviates from a response predicted, adjustments may be made to the component enthalpy model to adjust the component enthalpy model.
Methods, devices, and systems for vehicle unintended intersection entry prevention are disclosed. In examples, a first remaining distance from a vehicle to a stop sign object is monitored. An optical warning is output upon determining a detection threshold distance from the stop sign object has been reached based on the monitored first remaining distance. A second remaining distance to the stop sign object is compared to a predicted stopping distance. The second remaining distance is determined based on the detection threshold distance and a vehicle distance traveled following determination of the detection threshold distance, and the predicted stopping distance is determined based on a current vehicle velocity and a determined braking operation applied to the vehicle. The braking operation is actuated to prevent the vehicle from traveling past a stopping location associated with the stop sign object, responsive to the comparison indicating a point of no return has been reached.
G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
B60T 7/14 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger operated upon collapse of driver
B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
B60W 30/095 - Predicting travel path or likelihood of collision
G08G 1/0962 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages
G08G 1/097 - Supervising of traffic control systems, e.g. by giving an alarm if two crossing streets have green light simultaneously
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
Maintenance, repair and inspection of automobiles, their
parts and accessories; maintenance, repair and inspection of
trucks and buses, their parts and accessories; providing
information related to the maintenance, repair and
inspection of automobiles, their parts and accessories;
providing information related to the maintenance, repair and
inspection of trucks and buses, their parts and accessories;
repair or maintenance of electronic machines and apparatus;
repair or maintenance of telecommunication machines and
apparatus. Providing vehicle location information by using the Global
Positioning System (GPS); providing vehicle location
information; providing location information of vehicle on
the road using communication; providing location information
for vehicle on the road; fleet management services in the
nature of tracking and monitoring of vehicle fleets; fleet
management services in the nature of tracking and monitoring
of vehicle fleets using communication; providing information
related to fleet management services in the nature of
tracking and monitoring of vehicle fleets; providing
transportation information on vehicle operation history;
transportation consultancy relating to the planning of
operational management for vehicles; tracking of vehicle
fleets in the field of vehicle fleet management; car
transport; rental of warehouse space; providing information
relating to the rental of warehouse space; providing road
and traffic information; vehicle-driving services; freight
brokerage; car rental; rental of equipment for the transport
and storage of gasoline for gasoline stations; provision of
map information that guides mobile communication device
users to their destination using the Global Positioning
System (GPS); locating and tracking of people and cargo for
transportation purposes for automobiles; provision of
current location information on myself by using
communication for transportation purposes for automobiles;
provision of one's current location information to others by
using communication for transportation purposes for
automobiles; provision of location information of objects,
individuals and animals by using communication devices for
transportation purposes for automobiles. Providing geographical information; providing online
geographic maps, not downloadable; computer system
development and consulting; providing computer programs for
collecting or analyzing information data related to vehicle
operation; providing computer program that automatically
calculates data related to vehicle fuel consumption;
providing computer program that automatically calculates
data related to vehicle travel history; providing computer
programs for vehicle management solutions using cloud
computing; monitoring of computer systems to detect
breakdowns; software as a service [SaaS]; platform as a
service [PaaS]; providing computer software for cloud
computing; electronic data storage; rental of server memory
space; hosting computer websites; hosting platforms on the
Internet; server hosting; rental of computers; information
technology [IT] consultancy; design services; technological
advice relating to computers, automobiles and industrial
machines; designing of machines, apparatus, instruments
[including their parts] or systems composed of such
machines, apparatus and instruments; fault diagnosis of
vehicles by remote access via communications networks;
vehicle fault diagnosis by remote monitoring; fault
diagnosis by remote access via automobile communication
system. Tracking of stolen vehicles by providing vehicle geographic
location on map; providing information about the location of
items by using communication devices for security purposes;
provision of current location information on myself by using
communication for security purposes; provision of one's
current location information to others by using
communication for security purposes; provision of location
information of objects, individuals and animals by using
communication devices for security purposes; online social
networking services; stolen property tracking services;
stolen vehicle tracking services.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
Maintenance, repair and inspection of automobiles, their
parts and accessories; maintenance, repair and inspection of
trucks and buses, their parts and accessories; providing
information related to the maintenance, repair and
inspection of automobiles, their parts and accessories;
providing information related to the maintenance, repair and
inspection of trucks and buses, their parts and accessories;
repair or maintenance of electronic machines and apparatus;
repair or maintenance of telecommunication machines and
apparatus. Providing vehicle location information by using the Global
Positioning System (GPS); providing vehicle location
information; providing location information of vehicle on
the road using communication; providing location information
for vehicle on the road; fleet management services in the
nature of tracking and monitoring of vehicle fleets; fleet
management services in the nature of tracking and monitoring
of vehicle fleets using communication; providing information
related to fleet management services in the nature of
tracking and monitoring of vehicle fleets; providing
transportation information on vehicle operation history;
transportation consultancy relating to the planning of
operational management for vehicles; tracking of vehicle
fleets in the field of vehicle fleet management; car
transport; rental of warehouse space; providing information
relating to the rental of warehouse space; providing road
and traffic information; vehicle-driving services; freight
brokerage; car rental; rental of equipment for the transport
and storage of gasoline for gasoline stations; provision of
map information that guides mobile communication device
users to their destination using the Global Positioning
System (GPS); locating and tracking of people and cargo for
transportation purposes for automobiles; provision of
current location information on myself by using
communication for transportation purposes for automobiles;
provision of one's current location information to others by
using communication for transportation purposes for
automobiles; provision of location information of objects,
individuals and animals by using communication devices for
transportation purposes for automobiles. Providing geographical information; providing online
geographic maps, not downloadable; computer system
development and consulting; providing computer programs for
collecting or analyzing information data related to vehicle
operation; providing computer program that automatically
calculates data related to vehicle fuel consumption;
providing computer program that automatically calculates
data related to vehicle travel history; providing computer
programs for vehicle management solutions using cloud
computing; monitoring of computer systems to detect
breakdowns; software as a service [SaaS]; platform as a
service [PaaS]; providing computer software for cloud
computing; electronic data storage; rental of server memory
space; hosting computer websites; hosting platforms on the
Internet; server hosting; rental of computers; information
technology [IT] consultancy; design services; technological
advice relating to computers, automobiles and industrial
machines; designing of machines, apparatus, instruments
[including their parts] or systems composed of such
machines, apparatus and instruments; fault diagnosis of
vehicles by remote access via communications networks;
vehicle fault diagnosis by remote monitoring; fault
diagnosis by remote access via automobile communication
system. Tracking of stolen vehicles by providing vehicle geographic
location on map; providing information about the location of
items by using communication devices for security purposes;
provision of current location information on myself by using
communication for security purposes; provision of one's
current location information to others by using
communication for security purposes; provision of location
information of objects, individuals and animals by using
communication devices for security purposes; online social
networking services; stolen property tracking services;
stolen vehicle tracking services.
Cleaning, maintaining, refurbishing, and/or diagnosing engine components including fuel system components, e.g., such as fuel-injectors. In one embodiment, a method of cleaning a fuel system component is provided. The method includes supplying a cleaning solution through the fuel system component, discontinuing the supplying of the cleaning solution, repeating the supplying of the cleaning solution and the discontinuing of the supplying of the cleaning solution a plurality of times, decoupling the source of cleaning solution, and connecting a source of fuel to the fuel system component, and supplying fuel through the fuel system component to re-establish fuel-based operation. In additional embodiments, a method of processing a fuel system component while it remains connected to an engine assembly, and a method of diagnosing a defective fuel system component, are provided.
Cleaning and/or maintaining operability of sensors, e.g., mounted on vehicles, e.g., autonomously operated vehicles, and systems, methods, and technologies that support the same. The sensor cleaning system can include a first fluid source and a second fluid source, and can also include a plurality of nozzles each coupled to the first fluid source and to the second fluid source and each including an outlet directed at a subset of vehicle sensors. The system can further include a control system with a controller configured to supply a first fluid from the first fluid source to a selected nozzle, or supply a combination of the first fluid from the first fluid source and a second fluid from the second fluid source to a selected nozzle, to thereby clean a subset of sensors. Methods of manufacturing, configuring, and installing such systems are also disclosed.
Cleaning and/or maintaining operability of sensors, e.g., mounted on vehicles, e.g., autonomously operated vehicles, and systems, methods, and technologies that support the same. The sensor cleaning system can include a first fluid source and a second fluid source, and can also include a plurality of nozzles each coupled to the first fluid source and to the second fluid source and each including an outlet directed at a subset of vehicle sensors. The system can further include a control system with a controller configured to supply a first fluid from the first fluid source to a selected nozzle, or supply a combination of the first fluid from the first fluid source and a second fluid from the second fluid source to a selected nozzle, to thereby clean a subset of sensors. Methods of manufacturing, configuring, and installing such systems are also disclosed.
Cleaning, maintaining, refurbishing, and/or diagnosing engine components including fuel system components, e.g., such as fuel-injectors. In one embodiment, a method of cleaning a fuel system component is provided. The method includes supplying a cleaning solution through the fuel system component, discontinuing the supplying of the cleaning solution, repeating the supplying of the cleaning solution and the discontinuing of the supplying of the cleaning solution a plurality of times, decoupling the source of cleaning solution, and connecting a source of fuel to the fuel system component, and supplying fuel through the fuel system component to re-establish fuel-based operation. In additional embodiments, a method of processing a fuel system component while it remains connected to an engine assembly, and a method of diagnosing a defective fuel system component, are provided.
Vehicle mirror camera systems (MCSs) with improved anti-soiling and aerodynamic performance are disclosed that in some examples include a camera enclosure housing a camera and an illumination source disposed within recesses of a front enclosure surface and including upper, left, and right enclosure surfaces having a declining slope in a rearward direction. The right enclosure surface has a declining slope in a rightward direction. The upper enclosure surface includes a groove disposed toward the front enclosure surface. A mount portion attaches to a vehicle and facilitates electrical connectivity of imaging components to a power source. The mount portion includes a left mount surface having a declining slope in a leftward direction. An extension portion is disposed between the camera enclosure and mount portion and includes left and right extension surfaces having an inclining slope that meets the declining slope of the right enclosure surface and the left mount surface, respectively.
B60R 1/26 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the rear of the vehicle
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
(1) Maintenance, repair and inspection of automobiles, their parts and accessories; maintenance, repair and inspection of trucks and buses, their parts and accessories; providing information related to the maintenance, repair and inspection of automobiles, their parts and accessories; providing information related to the maintenance, repair and inspection of trucks and buses, their parts and accessories; repair or maintenance of electronic machines and apparatus; repair or maintenance of telecommunication machines and apparatus.
(2) Providing vehicle location information by using the Global Positioning System (GPS); providing vehicle location information; providing location information of vehicle on the road using communication; providing location information for vehicle on the road; fleet management services in the nature of tracking and monitoring of vehicle fleets; fleet management services in the nature of tracking and monitoring of vehicle fleets using communication; providing information related to fleet management services in the nature of tracking and monitoring of vehicle fleets; providing transportation information on vehicle operation history; transportation consultancy relating to the planning of operational management for vehicles; tracking of vehicle fleets in the field of vehicle fleet management; car transport; rental of warehouse space; providing information relating to the rental of warehouse space; providing road and traffic information; vehicle-driving services; freight brokerage; car rental; rental of equipment for the transport and storage of gasoline for gasoline stations; provision of map information that guides mobile communication device users to their destination using the Global Positioning System (GPS); locating and tracking of people and cargo for transportation purposes for automobiles; provision of current location information on myself by using communication for transportation purposes for automobiles; provision of one's current location information to others by using communication for transportation purposes for automobiles; provision of location information of objects, individuals and animals by using communication devices for transportation purposes for automobiles.
(3) Providing geographical information; providing online geographic maps, not downloadable; computer system development and consulting; providing computer programs for collecting or analyzing information data related to vehicle operation; providing computer program that automatically calculates data related to vehicle fuel consumption; providing computer program that automatically calculates data related to vehicle travel history; providing computer programs for vehicle management solutions using cloud computing; monitoring of computer systems to detect breakdowns; software as a service [SaaS]; platform as a service [PaaS]; providing computer software for cloud computing; electronic data storage; rental of server memory space; hosting computer websites; hosting platforms on the Internet; server hosting; rental of computers; information technology [IT] consultancy; design services; technological advice relating to computers, automobiles and industrial machines; designing of machines, apparatus, instruments [including their parts] or systems composed of such machines, apparatus and instruments; fault diagnosis of automobiles by remote access via communications networks; automotive fault diagnosis by remote monitoring; fault diagnosis by remote access via automobile communication system.
(4) Tracking of stolen vehicles by providing vehicle geographic location on map; providing information about the location of items by using communication devices for security purposes; provision of current location information on myself by using communication for security purposes; provision of one's current location information to others by using communication for security purposes; provision of location information of objects, individuals and animals by using communication devices for security purposes; online social networking services; stolen property tracking services; stolen vehicle tracking services.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
Maintenance, repair and inspection during the course of the maintenance and repair of automobiles, their parts and accessories; maintenance, repair and inspection during the course of the maintenance and repair of trucks and buses, their parts and accessories; providing information related to the maintenance, repair and inspection during the course of the maintenance and repair of automobiles, their parts and accessories; providing information related to the maintenance, repair and inspection during the course of the maintenance and repair of trucks and buses, their parts and accessories; repair and maintenance of electronic machines and apparatus; repair and maintenance of telecommunication machines and apparatus Providing vehicle location information, namely, vehicle routing by computer on data networks by using the Global Positioning System (GPS); providing vehicle location information, namely, vehicle routing by computer on data networks; providing location information of vehicle on the road using communication, namely, vehicle routing by computer on data networks; providing location information for vehicle on the road, namely, vehicle routing by computer on data networks; locating and tracking of cargo for transportation purposes being fleet management services in the nature of tracking and monitoring of vehicle fleets; locating and tracking of cargo for transportation purposes being fleet management services in the nature of tracking and monitoring of vehicle fleets using communication; providing information related to locating and tracking of cargo for transportation purposes being fleet management services in the nature of tracking and monitoring of vehicle fleets; providing transportation information on vehicle operation history; transportation consultancy relating to the planning of operational management for vehicles; tracking of vehicle fleets, namely, vehicle routing by computer on data networks in the field of vehicle fleet management; car transport; rental of warehouse space; providing information relating to the rental of warehouse space; providing road and traffic information; vehicle-driving services; freight brokerage; car rental; rental of equipment for the transport and storage of gasoline for gasoline stations; navigation services involving provision of map information that guides mobile communication device users to their destination using the Global Positioning System (GPS); locating and tracking of people and cargo for transportation purposes for automobiles; provision of current location information on people for transportation purposes by using communication for automobiles; provision of current location information on people for transportation purposes to others by using communication for automobiles; provision of location information of objects, individuals and animals for transportation purposes by using communication devices for automobiles Providing geographical information, namely, mapping services; providing online geographic maps, not downloadable; computer system development and consulting; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable computer programs for collecting or analyzing information data related to vehicle operation; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable computer program that automatically calculates data related to vehicle fuel consumption; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable computer program that automatically calculates data related to vehicle travel history; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable computer programs for vehicle management solutions using cloud computing; monitoring of computer systems to detect breakdowns; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for tracking vehicles; platform as a service (PaaS) services featuring software for tracking vehicles; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable cloud computing computer software for tracking vehicles; electronic data storage; rental of server memory space; hosting computer websites; hosting platforms, namely, web sites on the Internet; server hosting; rental of computers; information technology consultancy relating to installation, maintenance and repair of computer software; computer software design services; technological advice relating to the operation of computers, automobiles and industrial machines; designing of machines, apparatus, instruments including their parts and systems composed of such machines, apparatus and instruments; fault diagnosis being inspection of [ motor vehicles ] * automobiles * by remote access via communications networks; [ vehicle ] * automotive * fault diagnosis being inspection of motor vehicles by remote monitoring; fault diagnosis being inspection of motor vehicles by remote access via automobile communication system Tracking of stolen vehicles by providing vehicle geographic location on map; providing information about the location of lost items by using communication devices for security purposes; provision of current location information on lost people by using communication for security purposes; provision of lost people's current location information to others by using communication for security purposes; provision of location information of lost objects, individuals and animals by using communication devices for security purposes; online social networking services; stolen property tracking services; stolen vehicle tracking services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
(1) Maintenance, repair and inspection of automobiles, their parts and accessories; maintenance, repair and inspection of trucks and buses, their parts and accessories; providing information related to the maintenance, repair and inspection of automobiles, their parts and accessories; providing information related to the maintenance, repair and inspection of trucks and buses, their parts and accessories; repair or maintenance of electronic machines and apparatus; repair or maintenance of telecommunication machines and apparatus.
(2) Providing vehicle location information by using the Global Positioning System (GPS); providing vehicle location information; providing location information of vehicle on the road using communication; providing location information for vehicle on the road; fleet management services in the nature of tracking and monitoring of vehicle fleets; fleet management services in the nature of tracking and monitoring of vehicle fleets using communication; providing information related to fleet management services in the nature of tracking and monitoring of vehicle fleets; providing transportation information on vehicle operation history; transportation consultancy relating to the planning of operational management for vehicles; tracking of vehicle fleets in the field of vehicle fleet management; car transport; rental of warehouse space; providing information relating to the rental of warehouse space; providing road and traffic information; vehicle-driving services; freight brokerage; car rental; rental of equipment for the transport and storage of gasoline for gasoline stations; provision of map information that guides mobile communication device users to their destination using the Global Positioning System (GPS); locating and tracking of people and cargo for transportation purposes for automobiles; provision of current location information on myself by using communication for transportation purposes for automobiles; provision of one's current location information to others by using communication for transportation purposes for automobiles; provision of location information of objects, individuals and animals by using communication devices for transportation purposes for automobiles.
(3) Providing geographical information; providing online geographic maps, not downloadable; computer system development and consulting; providing computer programs for collecting or analyzing information data related to vehicle operation; providing computer program that automatically calculates data related to vehicle fuel consumption; providing computer program that automatically calculates data related to vehicle travel history; providing computer programs for vehicle management solutions using cloud computing; monitoring of computer systems to detect breakdowns; software as a service [SaaS]; platform as a service [PaaS]; providing computer software for cloud computing; electronic data storage; rental of server memory space; hosting computer websites; hosting platforms on the Internet; server hosting; rental of computers; information technology [IT] consultancy; design services; technological advice relating to computers, automobiles and industrial machines; designing of machines, apparatus, instruments [including their parts] or systems composed of such machines, apparatus and instruments; fault diagnosis of automobiles by remote access via communications networks; automotive fault diagnosis by remote monitoring; fault diagnosis by remote access via automobile communication system.
(4) Tracking of stolen vehicles by providing vehicle geographic location on map; providing information about the location of items by using communication devices for security purposes; provision of current location information on myself by using communication for security purposes; provision of one's current location information to others by using communication for security purposes; provision of location information of objects, individuals and animals by using communication devices for security purposes; online social networking services; stolen property tracking services; stolen vehicle tracking services.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
Maintenance, repair and inspection during the course of the maintenance and repair of automobiles, their parts and accessories; maintenance, repair and inspection during the course of the maintenance and repair of trucks and buses, their parts and accessories; providing information related to the maintenance, repair and inspection during the course of the maintenance and repair of automobiles, their parts and accessories; providing information related to the maintenance, repair and inspection during the course of the maintenance and repair of trucks and buses, their parts and accessories; repair and maintenance of electronic machines and apparatus; repair and maintenance of telecommunication machines and apparatus Providing vehicle location information, namely, vehicle routing by computer on data networks by using the Global Positioning System (GPS); providing vehicle location information, namely, vehicle routing by computer on data networks; providing location information of vehicle on the road using communication, namely, vehicle routing by computer on data networks; providing location information for vehicle on the road, namely, vehicle routing by computer on data networks; locating and tracking of cargo for transportation purposes being fleet management services in the nature of tracking and monitoring of vehicle fleets; locating and tracking of cargo for transportation purposes being fleet management services in the nature of tracking and monitoring of vehicle fleets using communication; providing information related to locating and tracking of cargo for transportation purposes being fleet management services in the nature of tracking and monitoring of vehicle fleets; providing transportation information on vehicle operation history; transportation consultancy relating to the planning of operational management for vehicles; tracking of vehicle fleets, namely, vehicle routing by computer on data networks in the field of vehicle fleet management; car transport; rental of warehouse space; providing information relating to the rental of warehouse space; providing road and traffic information; vehicle-driving services; freight brokerage; car rental; rental of equipment for the transport and storage of gasoline for gasoline stations; navigation services involving provision of map information that guides mobile communication device users to their destination using the Global Positioning System (GPS); locating and tracking of people and cargo for transportation purposes for automobiles; provision of current location information on people for transportation purposes by using communication for automobiles; provision of current location information on people for transportation purposes to others by using communication for automobiles; provision of location information of objects, individuals and animals for transportation purposes by using communication devices for automobiles Providing geographical information, namely, mapping services; providing online geographic maps, not downloadable; computer system development and consulting; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable computer programs for collecting or analyzing information data related to vehicle operation; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable computer program that automatically calculates data related to vehicle fuel consumption; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable computer program that automatically calculates data related to vehicle travel history; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable computer programs for vehicle management solutions using cloud computing; monitoring of computer systems to detect breakdowns; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for tracking vehicles; platform as a service (PaaS) services featuring software for tracking vehicles; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable cloud computing computer software for tracking vehicles; electronic data storage; rental of server memory space; hosting computer websites; hosting platforms, namely, web sites on the Internet; server hosting; rental of computers; information technology consultancy relating to installation, maintenance and repair of computer software; computer software design services; technological advice relating to the operation of computers, automobiles and industrial machines; designing of machines, apparatus, instruments including their parts and systems composed of such machines, apparatus and instruments; fault diagnosis being inspection of [ motor vehicles ] * automobiles * by remote access via communications networks; [ vehicle ] * automotive * fault diagnosis being inspection of motor vehicles by remote monitoring; fault diagnosis being inspection of motor vehicles by remote access via automobile communication system Tracking of stolen vehicles by providing vehicle geographic location on map; providing information about the location of lost items by using communication devices for security purposes; provision of current location information on lost people by using communication for security purposes; provision of lost people's current location information to others by using communication for security purposes; provision of location information of lost objects, individuals and animals by using communication devices for security purposes; online social networking services; stolen property tracking services; stolen vehicle tracking services
81.
SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY, ASSEMBLY WITH THE SAME, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING, INTEGRATING, AND USING THE SAME
Embodiments herein relate to a battery support structure for an electric vehicle, assemblies with the same, and methods of manufacturing, integrating, and using the same, among other things. In embodiments, a support structure for use on an electric vehicle includes a pair of frame rails and a battery case with a bottom coupled to the frame rails. The battery case is coupled to the frame rails at a location below the frame rails, e.g., with resilient bushings held between the battery case and the frame rails by brackets extending below the frame rails, and away from the battery case.
Cleaning, maintaining, refurbishing, and/or diagnosing engine components including fuel system components, e.g., such as fuel-injectors. In one embodiment, a method of cleaning a fuel system component is provided. The method includes supplying a cleaning solution through the fuel system component, discontinuing the supplying of the cleaning solution, repeating the supplying of the cleaning solution and the discontinuing of the supplying of the cleaning solution a plurality of times, decoupling the source of cleaning solution, and connecting a source of fuel to the fuel system component, and supplying fuel through the fuel system component to re-establish fuel-based operation. In additional embodiments, a method of processing a fuel system component while it remains connected to an engine assembly, and a method of diagnosing a defective fuel system component, are provided.
Aerodynamic underbody structures, assemblies with the same, and methods of manufacturing, integrating, and using the same. To improve the aerodynamic performance of a vehicle, e.g., a truck, such as a tractor-trailer, one or more aerodynamic underbody structures are integrated thereon. The aerodynamic underbody structures can each include an elongated panel (22) that attaches to a mounting structure (18)that attaches to a vehicle underbody, thereby allowing each elongated panel to extend downward into a flow path beneath the vehicle. The elongated panels may extend substantially in parallel, being spaced inward from outer chassis structures, wheels, and/or fairings, or can be angled relative to each other. The configurations and implementations of the aerodynamic components described herein can improve aerodynamic performance of vehicles.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Apparatus for conducting, switching, converting, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, namely, vehicle charging stations for electric vehicles and battery chargers for electric vehicle batteries; Battery packs for land vehicles
85.
Method for Granting an Access Authorization for Luggage Compartments Comprised by a Vehicle, Application and Vehicle
A method for granting an access authorization for luggage compartments of a vehicle that has at least two luggage compartments, includes booking of a luggage compartment for a journey of the vehicle. At least one of the luggage compartments of the vehicle is assigned to the passenger via a central computing unit such that the passenger receives an access authorization. A request for granting a release of the at least one luggage compartment assigned to the passenger is input into a device. The access authorization of a person inputting the request is checked via a computing unit inside of the vehicle and/or the central computing unit. If checking by the computing unit, the computing unit obtains access authorization data from the central computing unit. If the person inputting the request is authorized, the at least one luggage compartment assigned to the passenger is released.
Engine grilles, assemblies with engine grilles, and methods of manufacturing, assembling, and using the same. In one aspect, an engine grille includes a pair of opposite-facing surfaces that extend to a plurality of edges defining a shape of the engine grille. The engine grille may include a plurality of arc-shaped cooling slots that allow fluid communication through the grille, and may in some non-limiting aspects also include a plurality of cooling holes that allow fluid communication through the grille. The configuration of the arc-shaped cooling slots and the cooling holes in the engine grille improves aerodynamics and fluid transfer for cooling during different operational conditions, among other benefits.
This disclosure relates to mounting a power supply module to a vehicle. In particular, a mounting assembly attaches the power supply module at least partially beneath the chassis of the vehicle. The mounting assembly can comprise one or more mounting brackets that are coupled to the power supply module and that attach (directly or indirectly) to the chassis rail. For instance, a mounting bracket can comprise one or more flanges that attach beneath an overhang of the power supply module, and as such, a load path can pass at least partially through the bracket. In addition, the mounting assembly can include one or more rail-mount brackets that attach to a chassis rail and that are configured to attach to the one or more mounting brackets.
This disclosure relates to mounting a power supply module to a vehicle. In particular, a mounting assembly attaches the power supply module at least partially beneath the chassis of the vehicle. The mounting assembly can comprise one or more mounting brackets that are coupled to the power supply module and that attach (directly or indirectly) to the chassis rail. For instance, a mounting bracket can comprise one or more flanges that attach beneath an overhang of the power supply module, and as such, a load path can pass at least partially through the bracket. In addition, the mounting assembly can include one or more rail-mount brackets that attach to a chassis rail and that are configured to attach to the one or more mounting brackets.
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
F16F 15/04 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means
89.
VEHICLE AIR INTAKE APPARATUSES AND METHODS THEREOF
This technology relates to air intake apparatuses that in some examples include a pipe including a throttle body outlet configured to be coupled to an engine throttle body and a resonator outlet configured to be coupled to a resonator of an engine intake system, an exterior surface including a pipe aperture, a sensor insert coupled, to the exterior surface and including an insert aperture substantially aligned with the pipe aperture, and an inlet configured to be coupled to an engine air filter. The sensor insert is configured to be coupled to a mass air flow (MAT) sensor. The air intake apparatus can further include an air intake sleeve including a sleeve aperture and received by the pipe such that the sleeve aperture is substantially aligned with the pipe and insert apertures to facilitate extension of a portion of the MAF sensor into an air flow path, thereby improving MAF sensor output.
Methods, systems, and technologies for preconditioning an interior/cabin of a vehicle using a control system and an HVAC system. The preconditioning can include heating or cooling the interior/cabin to a desired temperature or temperature range, and/or maintaining the interior/cabin at the desired temperature or temperature range once reached, e.g., prior to departure/operation of an associated vehicle. The preconditioning can be initiated and/or controlled based on an estimated or selected departure time, and/or can be performed in multiple phases that use different operation of the HVAC system to manage heat transfer and power use. The preconditioning can also be adjusted based on a rate of battery charging to facilitate a desired battery charge prior to departure.
The disclosed technology relates to vehicle chassis components, including adapter plate apparatuses and vehicle chassis crossmember apparatuses. With this technology, a vehicle chassis crossmember apparatuses can be introduced between chassis rails and secured using an adapter plate apparatus, without requiring disassembly and separation of the vehicle chassis rails. Thus, with this technology, replacement of a failed crossmember can be performed more efficiently, with reduced labor, in a reduced amount of time, and with minimal reassembly of other vehicle components, while maintaining sufficient structural support, among other advantages.
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
E04B 1/58 - Connections for building structures in general of bar-shaped building elements
B62D 21/09 - Means for mounting load bearing surfaces
B62D 21/12 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted assembled from readily-detachable parts
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STRUCTURAL MEMBER FOR FRONT BOX WITH INTEGRAL FLUID LINE
Aspects herein relate to an elongated structural member for use on a front box structure of a vehicle, and a front box structure incorporating the elongated structural member. In some aspects the elongated structural member comprises an elongated rigid frame surrounding an internal space, with a first fluid channel and a second fluid channel within the internal space. The elongated structural has a length, and, in some aspects, the first fluid channel and the second fluid channel extend the length of the structural member and have an open end at each end. In some aspects, the first fluid channel and the second fluid channel are integrally formed with the rigid frame, such as by an extrusion.
B60R 16/08 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for fluid
Embodiments herein relate to a front box structure for use on an at least partially electrically powered vehicle. The front box utilizes a first pair of air tank mounting brackets and a second pair of air tank mounting brackets as part of a middle structural layer. Each pair of air tank mounting brackets supports an air tank, as well as other structural components of the front box assembly. The middle structural may also include a first brace and a second brace extending between and coupled to the first and second pairs of air tank mounting brackets. The first pair of air tank mounting brackets are adapted to be coupled to a first air tank, and the second pair of air tank mounting brackets are adapted to be coupled to a second air tank that form a part of the middle structural layer.
Baffle plate devices, exhaust gas aftertreatment apparatuses, and methods for controlling airflow in exhaust gas aftertreatment apparatuses are disclosed. In some examples, a baffle plate device is mounted within an outlet conduit via which the exhaust gas treated by an exhaust gas aftertreatment apparatus exits to the environment. The baffle plate device impacts the flow path of the treated exhaust gas within the outlet conduit to deflect a portion of the treated exhaust gas toward tips of sensors, which extend into the flow path toward the baffle plate device, in order to mitigate the impact of the recirculation region, improve the flow characteristics (e.g., rate, direction, and/or field) of the treated exhaust gas at the tips, and thereby improve the accuracy of the sensors. By improving sensor accuracy, the disclosed technology advantageously reduces false positives and improves engine performance and emissions compliance.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Apparatus for conducting, switching, converting, storing, regulating and controlling electricity, namely, vehicle charging stations for electric vehicles and battery chargers for electric vehicle batteries; Battery packs for land vehicles
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
35 - Advertising and business services
Goods & Services
Inverters [electricity]; inverters for automobiles; DC/DC
converters; instrument panels for automobiles; power
distribution units for automobiles; high voltage cables for
vehicles; high voltage cables for automobiles; electronic
keys for automobiles; protective covers for car batteries;
charging stations and instruments thereof for hybrid cars or
electric cars; batteries for electronic cars; battery
chargers for electronic cars; charging stations for electric
vehicles; application software; measuring apparatus and
instruments; power distribution or control machines and
apparatus; rotary converters; phase modifiers; electric or
magnetic meters and testers; electric telecommunications
apparatus; parts and fittings for electric
telecommunications apparatus; electric telecommunications
apparatus for vehicles with telematics function; navigation
apparatus for vehicles with telematics function [on-board
computers]; remote measuring and control apparatus;
electronic telecommunication, measuring, testing, monitoring
machines, apparatus and their parts; computer application
software for mobile telephones; computer software
applications, downloadable; electronic control apparatus and
instruments for vehicles; plugs, sockets and other contacts
[electric connections]; telecommunication cables; power
cables; modems; computers; inverters for land vehicles;
DC/DC converters for land vehicles. Automobiles and structural parts and fittings; hybrid cars
or electric cars and their pars and fittings; cars, trucks
and bus and their parts and fittings; driverless cars and
their parts and fittings; motors, electric, for land
vehicles; electric motors for land vehicles; accelerator
pedals for automobiles; brake pedals for automobiles;
instrument panel for automobiles; steering wheels for
automobiles; air bags [safety devices for automobiles];
seats for automobiles; safety belts for automobile seats;
seat covers for automobiles; rearview mirrors for
automobiles; side mirrors for automobiles; sun visors for
automobiles; windscreens; windshield wipers; wheel rims for
automobiles; automobile tires; axle boots for vehicles; aero
parts for automobiles; spoilers for automobiles; front
spoilers for automobiles; windscreens of automobiles; air
deflectors for automobiles; AC motors or DC motors for land
vehicles, not including their parts; non-electric prime
movers for land vehicles, not including their parts; engines
for land vehicles; mechanical elements for land vehicles;
gear boxes for land vehicles; transmission components for
land vehicles; gearing for land vehicles; brakes for
vehicles; anti-theft alarms for vehicles; automobiles,
trucks and buses equipped with electric telecommunications
apparatus with telematics function and their rearview
mirrors or side view mirrors equipped with monitors or touch
panels which display images connected with telematics
function. Advertising; advertising for automobiles; advertising
automobiles for sale by means of the Internet; providing
information concerning commercial sales; providing
information concerning the sales of automobiles; retail
services or wholesale services for trucks, buses and
automobiles; providing information via the Internet relating
to the sale of automobiles; organization and management of
truck, bus and other automobile leasing businesses; sales
management consultancy; sales management consultancy for
automobiles.
An exhaust purification device includes a casing which accommodates a purifier that purifies exhaust gas of an engine mounted on a vehicle and in which a flow direction of the exhaust gas corresponds to a longitudinal direction of the casing, an inlet opening at a first longitudinal end of the casing, an outlet opening provided at a second longitudinal end of the casing, a first pipe connected to the inlet opening, and a second pipe connected to the outlet opening. A cross section of at least one of a connecting end of the first pipe for the casing and a connecting end of the second pipe for the casing is in a flattened shape as a dimension of the cross section in the longitudinal direction of the casing is shorter than a dimension of the cross section in a lateral direction of the casing.
A seat belt system capable of determining the level of chest injury. The seat belt system comprises: a seat belt comprising a seat belt body (11); a pressure sensor (12) disposed on the seat belt body (11); and a controller receiving data from the pressure sensor (12) and determining the injury level of the seat belt wearer according to the data received from the pressure sensor (12) after a vehicle collision occurs. When the vehicle collision occurs, the data of the pressure sensor (12) installed in the seat belt of the vehicle are obtained, the chest injury level is determined based on the data, and the determined chest injury level is sent to a display device in the vehicle, a rescue organization outside the vehicle, and an electronic device outside the vehicle, such that the driver or passengers can judge the degree of injury, and the passersby can also provide assistance based on the displayed information. In addition, the system helps the rescue organization to roughly determine the injury situation, so as to provide accurate rescue.
B60R 22/00 - Safety belts or body harnesses in vehicles
B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering
