A recreational vehicle includes a chassis, a body coupled to the chassis and having an occupant portion, a storage compartment defining a storage volume, a lock configured to selectively transition between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, wherein, in the locked configuration, access to the storage volume is inhibited, and, in the unlocked configuration, access to the storage volume is permitted, and one or more processing circuits configured to receive an unlock signal from an external device, generate an unlock command based on the unlock signal, receive a lock signal, and generate a lock command based on the lock signal. In response to the unlock command being generated, the lock is configured to transition to the unlocked configuration. In response to the lock command being generated, the lock is configured to transition to the locked configuration while maintaining access to the occupant portion of the body.
B60R 5/02 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at front of vehicle
B60R 5/04 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at rear of vehicle
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
B60R 7/06 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space mounted on or below dashboards
E05B 83/18 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car boot lids or rear luggage compartments
E05B 83/24 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car bonnets
E05B 83/30 - Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like for glove compartments
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FORMING CERAMIC COMPONENTS BY RAPID DENSIFICATION OF POROUS PREFORMS
Techniques are directed to manufacturing a ceramic component. The techniques include placing a porous preform into a preceramic liquid precursor such that the preceramic liquid precursor permeates into the porous preform. The techniques further includes heating the porous preform to a cracking temperature of the preceramic liquid precursor to deposit ceramic material onto and within the porous preform.
Techniques are directed to manufacturing a ceramic component. The techniques include placing a porous preform into a preceramic liquid precursor such that the preceramic liquid precursor permeates into the porous preform. The techniques further includes heating the porous preform to a cracking temperature of the preceramic liquid precursor to deposit ceramic material onto and within the porous preform.
C04B 35/56 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxides based on carbides
C04B 38/04 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic warePreparation thereof by dissolving-out added substances
A technique is directed to controlling a VTOL aircraft. The technique includes operating a first plurality of rotors of a first rotor assembly pivotably attached to a first lateral portion of the VTOL aircraft by a first joint. The first plurality of rotors is constructed and arranged to tilt in unison as the first rotor assembly pivots about the first joint relative to the first lateral portion. The technique further includes operating a second plurality of rotors of a second rotor assembly pivotably attached to a second lateral portion of the VTOL aircraft by a second joint. The second plurality of rotors is constructed and arranged to tilt in unison as the second rotor assembly pivots about the second joint relative to the second lateral portion. The technique further includes adjusting rotational speed of the first plurality of rotors and the second plurality of rotors to control the VTOL aircraft.
B64C 29/00 - Aircraft capable of landing or taking-off vertically, e.g. vertical take-off and landing [VTOL] aircraft
B64C 27/50 - Blades foldable to facilitate stowage of aircraft
B64C 27/82 - RotorcraftRotors peculiar thereto characterised by the provision of an auxiliary rotor or fluid-jet device for counter-balancing lifting-rotor torque or changing direction of rotorcraft
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Onboard computer systems comprising hardware and software for ground vehicle robotic systems, namely, embedded computing modules, processors, and integrated software for connecting autonomous navigation suites and/or remote human operators to vehicle control for unmanned or optionally manned ground vehicle robotic platforms
An autonomous golf cart system includes one or more processing circuits configured to generate a green location proximate a green of a hole of a golf course, monitor a current location of an autonomous golf cart, acquire sensor data regarding an area of the golf course surrounding the autonomous golf cart, and control operation of the autonomous golf cart to navigate from the current location to the green location based on the sensor data.
G05D 1/646 - Following a predefined trajectory, e.g. a line marked on the floor or a flight path
G05D 1/223 - Command input arrangements on the remote controller, e.g. joysticks or touch screens
G05D 1/248 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using signals provided by artificial sources external to the vehicle, e.g. navigation beacons generated by satellites, e.g. GPS
G05D 1/644 - Optimisation of travel parameters, e.g. of energy consumption, journey time or distance
G05D 105/22 - Specific applications of the controlled vehicles for transportation of humans
One embodiment relates to an autonomous golf cart system. The system includes a first golf cart, including a prime mover and a steering system to facilitate autonomously driving the first golf cart along a path to a destination, and one or more sensors to detect obstacles in a surrounding area. The system includes one or more processing circuits to receive, from a second golf cart located behind the first golf cart, a request to move in front of the first golf cart on the path, determine whether the first golf cart is located in a passing zone, determine, responsive to the first golf cart being located in the passing zone of the path, based on sensor data acquired from the sensors, whether there is an obstacle located within the passing zone, and indicate whether the second golf cart is authorized to move in front of the first golf cart.
G05D 1/248 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using signals provided by artificial sources external to the vehicle, e.g. navigation beacons generated by satellites, e.g. GPS
G05D 1/644 - Optimisation of travel parameters, e.g. of energy consumption, journey time or distance
H04W 4/46 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for vehicle-to-vehicle communication [V2V]
An autonomous golf cart is configured to automatically traverse a predefined cart path to a staging area near the green. The golf cart determines the green for the hole the golfers are playing and determines a final location proximate the green. The golf cart determines a route from the current location of the golf cart to the cart path, a route along the cart path, and a route from the cart path to the final location. The cart path is demarcated in various manners. The path markers may include unique visual features that can be captured by a camera on the golf cart for location determination. The golf cart generates a trajectory towards the next marker along the cart path and generates control actions to follow the trajectory.
G05D 1/243 - Means capturing signals occurring naturally from the environment, e.g. ambient optical, acoustic, gravitational or magnetic signals
G05D 1/244 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using passive navigation aids external to the vehicle, e.g. markers, reflectors or magnetic means
G05D 1/43 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
G05D 101/00 - Details of software or hardware architectures used for the control of position
G05D 101/10 - Details of software or hardware architectures used for the control of position using artificial intelligence [AI] techniques
G05D 105/22 - Specific applications of the controlled vehicles for transportation of humans
G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
An autonomous golf cart system includes an activator system configured to provide an activation signal, and an autonomous golf cart including a chassis, a plurality of tractive elements coupled to the chassis, a prime mover configured to drive at least one of the plurality of tractive elements to propel the autonomous golf cart, a steering system configured to steer at least one of the plurality of tractive elements, and a control system. The control system is configured to operate the autonomous golf cart in a manual mode, and operate the autonomous golf cart in an autonomous drive mode in response to receiving the activation signal from the activator system. When the autonomous golf cart is in the autonomous drive mode, the control system is configured to control the prime mover and the steering system to perform autonomous drive operations.
A golf cart system includes one or more processing circuits including one or more memory devices coupled to one or more processors. The one or more memory devices are configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine that a first golf cart operating on a golf course is experiencing a fault preventing further use of the first golf cart by a golfer and transfer data at least one of stored on the first golf cart or associated with the golfer to a second golf cart at least in response to the fault.
A golf system includes one or more processing circuits configured to generate an alert for an occupant of a golf vehicle, the alert including at least one of (i) an alert time or (ii) an alert condition, determine that the golf vehicle is active, and provide the alert to the occupant of the golf vehicle using at least one of a display device or a speaker of the golf vehicle. The alert is provided at least one of (i) at or after the alert time or (ii) in response to the alert condition being satisfied.
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
A golf course management system includes one or more processing circuits configured to establish a first area and a second area, monitor a location of a plurality of golf vehicles, provide a second graphical user interface on a second user device of each of the plurality of golf vehicles, provide, via the second graphical user interface, an advertisement when the location indicates that one or more golf vehicles are located in the first area and when the location indicates that one or more golf vehicles are located in the second area, and aggregate advertisement data associated with the advertisement. The advertisement data includes at least one of a view time of the advertisement based on a duration the advertisement is provided, an impression count of the advertisement based on a frequency the advertisement is provided, or a user interaction count of the advertisement based on user inputs with the advertisement.
A recreational vehicle includes a prime mover, an accessory, a battery configured to supply current to the prime mover, a sensor configured to acquire sensor data regarding operation of the battery, and a control system. The control system is configured to determine, based on the sensor data, a state of charge (SOC) of the battery. The control system is configured to reduce a supply of current from the battery to the accessory, responsive to a determination that the SOC is below a predetermined threshold, thereby decreasing a discharge rate of the battery and increasing a proportion of the SOC of the battery available to the prime mover.
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
14.
UTILIZING MULTI-DIRECTIONAL ENERGY-ABSORBING LANDING GEAR FOR VERTICAL TAKEOFF AND LANDING
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a UAV body constructed and arranged to carry a payload, a set of UAV wings coupled with the UAV body, and a set of undercarriage apparatus coupled with at least one of the UAV body and the set of UAV wings. The set of UAV wings is constructed and arranged to provide lift to the UAV. At least one undercarriage apparatus of the set of undercarriage apparatus includes an elastomeric vehicle mount, a leg, and a coupling constructed and arranged to couple the leg with the elastomeric vehicle mount. The elastomeric vehicle mount is constructed and arranged to absorb energy provided from the leg through the coupling.
An autonomous golf cart includes a chassis, a plurality of tractive elements, a driveline, one or more sensors, a storage area configured to hold a golf bag, and an occupant area. The one or more sensors are configured to facilitate detecting occupancy within or on the autonomous golf cart. The occupant area includes operator controls configured to facilitate a manual mode of operation of the autonomous golf cart by a golfer. The autonomous golf cart also includes a control system configured to operate the autonomous golf cart in an autonomous mode of operation while the golfer is not within or on the autonomous golf cart, acquire a signal from the one or more sensors, and manipulate the autonomous mode of operation in response to the signal indicating that the golfer is within or on the autonomous golf cart.
An autonomous golf cart includes a chassis, tractive elements coupled to the chassis, a prime mover configured to drive at least one of the tractive elements, a steering system configured to steer at least one of the tractive elements, an indicator configured to provide external indications associated with modes of the autonomous golf cart, and one or more processing circuits. The one or more processing circuits are configured to operate the indicator to provide a first external indication corresponding to a manual mode of the autonomous golf cart, receive an activation signal for an autonomous mode of the autonomous golf cart, and responsive to receiving the activation signal, operate the indicator to provide a second external indication corresponding to the autonomous mode. The first external indication and the second external indication are different.
B60Q 1/50 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
G05D 1/227 - Handing over between remote control and on-board controlHanding over between remote control arrangements
G05D 1/69 - Coordinated control of the position or course of two or more vehicles
G05D 105/22 - Specific applications of the controlled vehicles for transportation of humans
G05D 105/70 - Specific applications of the controlled vehicles for displaying or announcing information
An autonomous golf cart system includes one or more processing circuits configured to receive an input including a destination for an autonomous golf cart, determine a terrain parameter between a current location of the autonomous golf cart on a golf course and the destination, determine a designated path for the autonomous golf cart to reach the destination at least based on the terrain parameter, and provide instructions to the autonomous golf cart based on the designated path to autonomously drive along the designated path to the destination
An autonomous golf cart system comprises an autonomous golf cart and a control system. The autonomous golf cart includes a chassis, tractive elements coupled to the chassis, a prime mover which drives tractive elements to propel the autonomous golf cart, a steering system which steers tractive elements, and a sensor system which surveys an area around the autonomous golf cart. The control system is configured to receive a summon command from a user, determine a location of the user, identify multiple routes from a current position of the autonomous golf cart to the location of the user, determine an optimal route from the multiple routes based on a cost function which considers at least a travel time and possible maneuvers of the autonomous golf cart, and operate the prime mover and the steering system to drive the autonomous golf cart to the location of the user using the optimal route.
A recreational vehicle includes a prime mover including an internal combustion engine, an accessory, a battery configured to supply current to the accessory, a sensor configured to acquire sensor data regarding operation of the battery, and a control system. The control system is configured to determine, based on the sensor data, a state of charge (SOC) of the battery, the SOC associated with at least one of (a) a voltage of the battery or (b) a current input to the battery relative to a current output from the battery, and reduce a supply of current from the battery to the accessory, responsive to a determination that the SOC is below a predetermined threshold, thereby decreasing a ratio of current output to current input of the battery.
B60W 20/13 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to stay within battery power input or output limitsControlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to prevent overcharging or battery depletion
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
An irrigation system includes a sensor and one or more processing circuits. The sensor is configured to be mounted on a vehicle. The sensor is configured to acquire data regarding water saturation of turf at a plurality of locations as the vehicle traverses the turf. The one or more processing circuits are configured to acquire the data from the sensor and generate a graphical user interface on a user device providing a heat map of the water saturation at the plurality of locations based on the data. The heat map identifies a level of water saturation at each of the plurality of locations.
A01G 25/02 - Watering arrangements located above the soil which make use of perforated pipe-lines or pipe-lines with dispensing fittings, e.g. for drip irrigation
21.
SINGLE-CYCLE RAPID DENSIFICATION OF CARBON/CARBON COMPONENTS FOR AIR AND SPACE APPLICATIONS
A method of producing a densified carbon fiber reinforced carbon (carbon/carbon) component includes placing a carbon/carbon preform and preform heater(s) into a reactor vessel with an immersing quantity of a precursor liquid (e.g., hydrocarbon). The reactor vessel includes a condenser for condensing precursor gases (e.g., carbonaceous gases) produced during densification and thereby maintain a thermodynamic equilibrium. Electrical current is supplied to the preform heater over a multi-hour period of densification in which the precursor liquid is continually boiled and the precursor gases continually produced. The current is sufficient to maintain the preform at a densification temperature above a precursor cracking temperature, thereby causing the precursor gases to be diffused into the preform and dissociated gas species to be deposited. Densification begins within the preform and advances outwardly along a densification front until completion.
Interior and exterior window coverings; interior and exterior window treatments; roller shades; window shades; window blinds; retractable exterior screens; solar screens; home automation systems and components thereof; Wholesale distributorship services featuring interior and exterior window coverings, interior and exterior window treatments, roller shades, window shades, window blinds, retractable exterior screens, solar screens, and home automation systems and components thereof; Fabrication services for others in the field of interior and exterior window coverings, interior and exterior window treatments, roller shades, window shades, window blinds, retractable exterior screens, solar screens, and home automation systems and components thereof
A vehicle system includes a display device and at least one processing circuit. The display device configured to be installed on a personal vehicle of a user. The at least one processing circuit has at least one processor and at least one memory having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to detect a trigger event associated with a golf course. The instructions further cause the at least one processor to, responsive to detecting the trigger event, obtain golf mode information associated with the golf course. The instructions further cause the at least one processor to update a user interface using the golf mode information. The instructions further cause the at least one processor to cause the display device to display the user interface.
B60K 35/28 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the type of the output information, e.g. video entertainment or vehicle dynamics informationOutput arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the purpose of the output information, e.g. for attracting the attention of the driver
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
A vehicle system includes at least one processing circuit having at least one processor and at least one memory having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to detect a trigger event associated with a golf course while a personal vehicle of a user is in a first vehicle mode. The instructions further cause the at least one processor to transition the personal vehicle from the first vehicle mode to a second vehicle mode associated with the golf course based on detecting the trigger event. The personal vehicle has a first set of functionalities while in the first vehicle mode and a second set of functionalities while in the second vehicle mode, the second set of functionalities being different than the first set of functionalities and corresponding to at least one rule associated with the golf course.
A vehicle system configured to cause a display device to display a first user interface associated with a first vehicle mode while a personal vehicle is in the first vehicle mode, the first user interface having a first set of displayed features corresponding to at least a portion of a first set of functionalities. The vehicle system further configured to transition from the first vehicle mode to a second vehicle mode associated with a golf course. The vehicle system further configured to cause the display device to display a second user interface associated with the second vehicle mode while the personal vehicle is in the second vehicle mode, the second user interface having a second set of displayed features corresponding to at least a portion of a second set of functionalities. At least one functionality of the first set of functionalities is included in the second set of functionalities.
A golf cart includes a frame and a driveline. The driveline is coupled with the frame. The driveline includes a prime mover, multiple tractive assemblies including tractive elements, an axle, a gearbox, and an electronically controlled brake. The axle is coupled with the tractive elements. The gearbox is configured to receive torque from the prime mover and transfer the torque to the axle to drive the tractive elements. The electronically controlled brake is coupled with the prime mover or a shaft of the gearbox. The electronically controlled brake is configured to provide braking for the tractive elements at the prime mover or at the gearbox.
B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
B60T 1/10 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels by utilising wheel movement for accumulating energy, e.g. driving air compressors
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GOLF CART WITH HYDRAULICALLY POWERED ACCESSORY IMPLEMENT
A driveline for a golf cart includes a prime mover, tractive assemblies including tractive elements, an axle, and a gearbox. The tractive assemblies include tractive elements. The axle is coupled with the tractive elements. The gearbox is configured to transfer torque from the prime mover to the axle and the tractive elements to drive the tractive elements to transport the golf cart. The hydraulic system includes a hydraulic pump and a hydraulic implement interface. The hydraulic pump is fluidly coupled to a fluid reservoir. The hydraulic pump is configured to be driven by the prime mover. The hydraulic implement interface is fluidly coupled with the hydraulic pump and the fluid reservoir. The hydraulic implement interface is configured to engage with a hydraulic implement, receive a hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump, provide the hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic implement to operate, and return the hydraulic fluid to the fluid reservoir
B60K 17/28 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or type of power take-off
B60K 17/02 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of clutch
B60L 7/24 - Electrodynamic brake systems for vehicles in general with additional mechanical or electromagnetic braking
B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
B60T 13/14 - Pressure supply arrangements using accumulators or reservoirs
F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
A method for producing vehicles includes providing a series of base assemblies, providing a first application kit including a first seat and an implement, and providing a second application kit including a second seat and a third seat. The base assemblies each include a base frame, a front tractive assembly coupled to the base frame, and a rear tractive assembly coupled to the base frame. The method further includes coupling the first application kit to the base frame of a first base assembly of the series of base assemblies to provide a first vehicle variant and coupling the second application kit to the base frame of a second base assembly of the series of base assemblies to provide a second vehicle variant.
A vehicle includes a chassis, a tractive element coupled to the chassis, a prime mover configured to drive the tractive element to propel the vehicle, a seat configured to support an operator, a bed coupled to the chassis and having a top surface configured to support a load, and a storage container extending below the bed and rearward of the seat. The storage container defines a storage volume.
B60R 5/04 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at rear of vehicle
A golf cart includes a frame and a driveline coupled with the frame. The driveline includes a prime mover, multiple tractive assemblies including tractive elements, an axle coupled with the tractive elements, a gearbox, a hydraulic pump, and a pressure valve. The gearbox is configured to exchange torque between the prime mover and the axle. The hydraulic pump is coupled with the prime mover. The hydraulic pump and the prime mover are configured to be back-driven by the tractive elements through the axle and the gearbox. The pressure valve is operable to adjust hydraulic back-pressure experienced by the hydraulic pump to provide braking for the tractive elements through the prime mover, the gearbox, and the axle.
B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
B60W 10/188 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems with wheel brakes hydraulic brakes
B60W 10/196 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems acting within the driveline, e.g. retarders
A utility vehicle includes a tractive element coupled to a chassis, a prime mover configured to drive the tractive element, and a seat assembly supported by the chassis. The seat assembly includes a seat frame and a seat supported by the seat frame. The seat frame defines a storage compartment beneath the seat. A bed is positioned rearward of the seat and pivotable relative to the chassis between a first position and a second position. The utility vehicle includes at least one of (a) an actuator configured to move the bed between the first position and the second position or (b) a removable fastener configured to limit movement of the bed from the first position toward the second position. The bed is configured to support a load of at least about 1,200 pounds. The bed has a bed length extending at least about 6 feet along the longitudinal axis.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60K 5/00 - Arrangement or mounting of internal-combustion or jet-propulsion units
B60K 13/02 - Arrangement in connection with combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion units concerning intake
B60K 15/073 - Tank construction specially adapted to the vehicle
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
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60P 1/04 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof
B62D 33/08 - Superstructures for load-carrying vehicles characterised by the connection of the superstructure to the vehicle frame comprising adjustable means
A vehicle includes a chassis, a tractive element coupled to the chassis, a prime mover configured to drive the tractive element to propel the vehicle, and a bed. The bed includes a bed frame coupled to the chassis and a turntable rotatably coupled to the bed frame and rotatable relative to the bed frame about a substantially vertical axis.
B60P 1/30 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element in combination with another movement of the element
A utility vehicle includes a chassis including a pair of frame rails extending longitudinally along the utility vehicle, a first cross member extending laterally between the pair of frame rails, and a second cross member extending laterally between the pair of frame rails and longitudinally offset from the first cross member. The utility vehicle further includes a tractive element coupled to the chassis, an electric motor configured to drive the tractive element to propel the utility vehicle, and a battery pack configured to supply electrical energy to the electric motor. The battery pack includes a first bracket coupled to the first cross member, a second bracket coupled to the second cross member, and a battery module positioned between the first bracket and the second bracket.
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
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
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 50/258 - Modular batteriesCasings provided with means for assembling
H01M 50/507 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising an arrangement of two or more busbars within a container structure, e.g. busbar modules
A utility vehicle includes a frame including a first and second frame rails, a cross member extending laterally between the first and second frame rails, a first bed rail coupled to the first frame rail and extending above the first frame rail, a second bed rail coupled to the second frame rail and extending above the second frame rail, a first upright extending between the first bed rail and the first frame rail, and a second upright extending between the second bed rail and the second frame rail. The utility vehicle includes a seat assembly including (a) a seat frame supported by the first frame rail and the second frame rail and (b) a seat supported by the seat frame, and a bed supported by the first and second bed rails. The first upright and the second upright are separate from and positioned rearward of the seat frame.
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
B60P 1/04 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element
An autonomous mobile robot (AMR) system includes one or more processing circuits. The one or more processing circuits are configured to receive an input from a user, acquire one or more signals from one or more sensors, modify the input based on the one or more signals to generate a modified input, and modify the input based on the one or more signals to generate a modified input.
An autonomous mobile robot includes a chassis, a plurality of tractive elements coupled to the chassis, a prime mover configured to drive at least one of the plurality of tractive elements, a bed coupled to a chassis, an actuator assembly configured to pivot the bed relative to the chassis, and a control system configured to autonomously control the prime mover and the actuator assembly to perform autonomous drive operations and autonomous dump operations.
G05D 1/24 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
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
B60P 1/04 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element
B62D 11/02 - Steering non-deflectable wheelsSteering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides
A golf course autonomous mobile robot (AMR) system comprises an AMR. The AMR comprises a chassis, a plurality of tractive elements, and a plurality of hub motors. Each of the plurality of hub motors are coupled to one of the plurality of tractive elements. The plurality of hub motors are configured to drive the plurality of tractive elements to provide skid-steer operation. The golf course AMR system comprises a one or more processing circuits configured to determine a terrain parameter at a current location of the AMR on a golf course. The terrain parameter includes at least one of a surface type or a terrain moisture characteristic. The one or more processing circuits are configured to adjust drive parameters of the AMR including at least the skid-steer operation based at least on the terrain parameter.
G05D 1/246 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using environment maps, e.g. simultaneous localisation and mapping [SLAM]
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B62D 11/04 - Steering non-deflectable wheelsSteering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of separate power sources
G05D 1/222 - Remote-control arrangements operated by humans
G05D 1/617 - Safety or protection, e.g. defining protection zones around obstacles or avoiding hazards
G05D 101/00 - Details of software or hardware architectures used for the control of position
An AMR includes a frame assembly defining an inner cavity, a driveline, a sensor system including a plurality of sensors positioned about the frame assembly, a light system supported by the frame assembly, and a control system. The frame assembly has a first side and an opposing second side. The driveline includes a plurality of motors disposed within the inner cavity, a first plurality of tractive elements positioned along the first side of the frame assembly, and a second plurality of tractive elements positioned along the opposing second side of the frame assembly. The power system is disposed within the frame assembly. The control system is disposed within the inner cavity. The control system configured to facilitate autonomous operation of the driveline based on sensor data acquired by the sensor system.
G05D 1/248 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using signals provided by artificial sources external to the vehicle, e.g. navigation beacons generated by satellites, e.g. GPS
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
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 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
A mobile robot includes a chassis, a tractive element coupled to the chassis, a driveline coupled to the chassis and configured to drive the tractive element to propel the mobile robot, a control system communicably coupled to the driveline, and a platform assembly removably coupled to the chassis. The platform assembly defines an occupant riding area. The mobile robot also includes a controller removably coupled to the platform assembly and communicably coupled to the control system. The controller is configured to receive an input from a user of the controller, and transmit the input to the control system. The control system is configured to operate the driveline based on the input.
B62D 51/00 - Motor vehicles characterised by the driver not being seated
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
B60R 16/033 - 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 supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries
B62D 27/06 - Connections between superstructure sub-units readily releasable
An autonomous mobile robot (AMR) includes a chassis including a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a tractive element coupled to the chassis, a drive motor coupled to the chassis and configured to drive the tractive element to propel the AMR, a pivot assembly coupled to the chassis and positioned substantially centered along the chassis between the first end and the second end, the pivot assembly defining an axis of rotation, and a bed supported by the pivot assembly such that the bed is pivotably coupled with the chassis about the axis of rotation, the bed pivotable with the pivot assembly from a first position to a second position to dump cargo supported by the bed.
One embodiment relates to a golf course autonomous mobile robot (AMR) system. The AMR system includes an AMR including a body, a prime mover, and an attachment removably coupled to the body configured to facilitate performing one or more tasks. The AMR system includes one or more processing circuits configured to identify, based on the attachment, the one or more tasks, determine a respective task of the one or more tasks to be completed, determine a destination corresponding to the respective task, determine a route along a golf course from a current location to the destination, operate the prime mover to move from the current location to the destination, and operate the attachment to complete the respective task.
A golf course autonomous mobile robot (AMR) includes a chassis, a primary driver, a plurality of tractive elements, one or more attachments, and a control system. At least one of the plurality of tractive elements is driven by the primary driver. The control system is configured to detect a respective attachment of the one or more attachments and implement a task in accordance with the respective attachment.
G05D 1/648 - Performing a task within a working area or space, e.g. cleaning
G05D 1/223 - Command input arrangements on the remote controller, e.g. joysticks or touch screens
G05D 1/246 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using environment maps, e.g. simultaneous localisation and mapping [SLAM]
G05D 1/248 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using signals provided by artificial sources external to the vehicle, e.g. navigation beacons generated by satellites, e.g. GPS
G05D 105/00 - Specific applications of the controlled vehicles
G05D 105/30 - Specific applications of the controlled vehicles for social or care-giving applications
G05D 105/60 - Specific applications of the controlled vehicles for sport or gaming activities
G05D 105/80 - Specific applications of the controlled vehicles for information gathering, e.g. for academic research
Techniques are directed to operating a remotely controlled vehicle. Such techniques involve receiving a set of vehicle controller signals from a vehicle controller which is external to the remotely controlled vehicle, the set of vehicle controller signals identifying a set of expected vehicle conditions. Such techniques further involve receiving a set of vehicle sensor signals from a set of sensors of the remotely controlled vehicle, the set of vehicle sensor signals identifying a set of actual vehicle conditions. Such techniques further involve, based on the set of vehicle controller signals and the set of vehicle sensor signals, performing a safety evaluation operation which outputs a safety evaluation signal indicating whether the set of actual vehicle conditions aligns with the set of expected vehicle conditions.
Techniques are directed to operating a remotely controlled vehicle. Such techniques involve receiving a set of vehicle controller signals from a vehicle controller which is external to the remotely controlled vehicle, the set of vehicle controller signals identifying a set of expected vehicle conditions. Such techniques further involve receiving a set of vehicle sensor signals from a set of sensors of the remotely controlled vehicle, the set of vehicle sensor signals identifying a set of actual vehicle conditions. Such techniques further involve, based on the set of vehicle controller signals and the set of vehicle sensor signals, performing a safety evaluation operation which outputs a safety evaluation signal indicating whether the set of actual vehicle conditions aligns with the set of expected vehicle conditions.
B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
G05D 1/225 - Remote-control arrangements operated by off-board computers
A walk-behind mower includes a chassis, a tractive element coupled to the chassis, a cutting element rotatably coupled to the chassis, a cutter motor coupled to the cutting element, a handle assembly extending upward from the chassis, a bail arm coupled to the handle assembly, a power switch configured to selectively prevent operation of the walk-behind mower, a cutter control configured to provide a cutter activation signal in response to a user interaction, and a controller operatively coupled to the cutter motor and the cutter control. The controller is configured to activate the cutter motor to cause rotation of the cutting element in response to the bail arm moving toward an engaged position after receiving the cutter activation signal and prevent activation of the cutter motor in response to the bail arm moving toward the engaged position without having received the cutter activation signal.
A01D 34/67 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis hand-guided by a walking operator
A01D 34/68 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis hand-guided by a walking operator with motor driven cutters or wheels
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Integrated multimedia screen featuring a safety and driving assistant system for motor vehicles comprised of sensors, controls and video display monitor having interactive touchscreen with multiple screens that can be swiped between that each displays a variety of parameters and operating conditions of a vehicle and the vehicle location and navigational information and further allows for adjustment of various parameters and systems of said vehicle; Components of motor vehicles, namely, integrated multimedia screen featuring a safety and driving assistant system and comprised of sensors, controls and video display monitor having interactive touchscreen with multiple screens that can be swiped between that each displays a variety of parameters and operating conditions of a vehicle and the vehicle location and navigational information and further allows for adjustment of various parameters and systems of said vehicle.
A dual-band aperture for a high-speed vehicle includes a substrate composed of a radiofrequency (RF)-transparent material. The substrate has an inner surface arranged to face an internal region of the vehicle and an outer surface arranged to face an environment outside the vehicle. The dual-band aperture further includes multiple, spaced-apart rods composed of an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR)-transparent material. The rods extend through the substrate between the inner surface and the outer surface to provide EO/IR paths through which the environment outside the vehicle can be imaged.
G02B 6/06 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings formed by bundles of fibres the relative position of the fibres being the same at both ends, e.g. for transporting images
A dual-band aperture (120) for a high-speed vehicle includes a substrate (210) composed of a radiofrequency (RF)-transparent material. The substrate (210) has an inner surface arranged to face an internal region of the vehicle and an outer surface (214) arranged to face an environment outside the vehicle. The dual-band aperture (120) further includes multiple, spaced-apart rods (220) composed of an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR)-transparent material. The rods (220) extend through the substrate (210) between the inner surface and the outer surface (214) to provide EO/IR paths through which the environment outside the vehicle can be imaged.
A mower includes a chassis, a tractive element coupled to the chassis, a deck arm coupled to the chassis, a mower deck, and a yoke assembly. The yoke assembly is coupled between the mower deck and the deck arm. The yoke assembly is configured to provide a first rotation about a first axis, a second rotation about a second axis, and a third rotation about a third axis.
A mower includes a chassis, a tractive element coupled to the chassis, and a mower deck coupled to the chassis. The mower deck includes a housing, a cutting element rotatably coupled to the housing, and an electronic commutation (EC) motor coupled to the housing and the cutting element. The mower also includes a control system configured to operate the mower deck in a cutting mode where, during the cutting mode, the EC motor is controlled to drive the cutting element for cutting grass, and operate the mower deck in a debris clearing mode where, during the debris clearing mode, the EC motor is controlled to drive and then abruptly stop the cutting element to generate a shock through the mower deck for clearing grass accumulation between the housing and the cutting element.
A01D 34/44 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a horizontal axis, e.g. cutting-cylinders mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle with two or more cutters
A01D 34/58 - Driving mechanisms for the cutters electric
A01D 34/66 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle with two or more cutters
A01D 34/78 - Driving mechanisms for the cutters electric
A nose tip for a vehicle includes a nose body, an insulative layer that covers at least a portion of the nose body, and an outer skin that covers and encloses the insulative layer. The insulative layer is constructed and arranged to receive a coolant for protecting the nose body from heat during entry of the vehicle into an atmosphere.
An electronic connection apparatus includes a first connector, a second connector, and a back shell assembly which has a first back shell constructed and arranged to fit around a portion of the first connector, a second back shell constructed and arranged to fit around a portion of the second connector, and hardware constructed and arranged to fasten the first back shell and the second back shell together. The first back shell and the second back shell provide electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding to the first connector and the second connector when the first back shell is fit around the portion of the first connector, the second back shell is fit around the portion of the second connector, and the hardware fastens the first back shell and the second back shell together.
An electronic connection apparatus includes a first connector, a second connector, and a back shell assembly which has a first back shell constructed and arranged to fit around a portion of the first connector, a second back shell constructed and arranged to fit around a portion of the second connector, and hardware constructed and arranged to fasten the first back shell and the second back shell together. The first back shell and the second back shell provide electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding to the first connector and the second connector when the first back shell is fit around the portion of the first connector, the second back shell is fit around the portion of the second connector, and the hardware fastens the first back shell and the second back shell together.
H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
H01R 43/18 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing bases or cases for contact members
55.
Seat belt assembly for personal transport vehicles
A personal transport vehicle includes a vehicle frame and a seat belt assembly. The seat belt assembly includes a rail coupled to the vehicle frame, a crossbar spaced from the rail, a first buckle coupled to the rail, a second buckle coupled to the crossbar, a first belt, and a second belt. The first belt has a first belt first end coupled to the crossbar and a first belt second end coupled to the rail. The first belt is configured to be removably coupled to the first buckle. The second belt has a second belt first end coupled to the crossbar and a second belt second end coupled to the crossbar. The second belt is configured to be removably coupled to the second buckle.
Techniques for providing a heatshield involve receiving a starting portion of a tape from a tape supply, positioning the starting portion of the tape in contact with a tool structure, and after the starting portion of the tape is positioned in contact with the tool structure, and robotically moving the tool structure and a tape deployment head relative to each other to precisely guide the tape onto the tool structure. Robotically moving the tool structure and the tape deployment head relative to each other includes receiving a set of sensing signals indicating current position of the tool structure and the tape deployment head relative to each other, and based on the set of sensing signals, applying the tape under pressure (e.g., via pressure and temperature control) to form the heatshield.
B29C 70/38 - Automated lay-up, e.g. using robots, laying filaments according to predetermined patterns
B29C 70/32 - Shaping by lay-up, i.e. applying fibres, tape or broadsheet on a mould, former or coreShaping by spray-up, i.e. spraying of fibres on a mould, former or core on a rotating mould, former or core
B29K 105/08 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
A golf course traffic management system includes one or more processing circuits configured to monitor a location of a plurality of golf vehicles relative to a respective area, establish a restricted operation area around a first area or a second area of the respective area, permit unrestricted operation of a respective golf vehicle of the plurality of golf vehicles when the location indicates that the respective golf vehicle is located outside of the restricted operation area, limit operation of the respective golf vehicle when the location indicates that the respective golf vehicle is located in the restricted operation area, and automatically transition between establishing the restricted operation area around the first area and around the second area to dynamically adjust a traffic pattern within the respective area.
A mechanical fuel servo includes a servo body that defines an air conduit and a fuel path. The fuel servo further includes a throttle valve assembly coupled to the servo body. The throttle valve assembly includes a throttle shaft constructed and arranged to rotate responsive to control input to control airflow through the air conduit, and a throttle position sensor constructed and arranged to provide a first set of sensor signals that indicates an angular position of the throttle shaft. The fuel servo still further includes a fuel delivery assembly coupled to the servo body. The fuel delivery assembly includes a mixture valve shaft constructed and arranged to rotate responsive to other control input to control fuel flow through the fuel path, and a mixture valve position sensor constructed and arranged to provide a second set of sensor signals that indicates an angular position of the mixture valve shaft.
A technique is directed to neutralizing mines by an unmanned system. The technique includes, in response to receiving instructions that define a geographical area, autonomously performing an aerial survey of the geographical area that identifies a suspected mine location. The technique further includes dispensing an explosive charge from the unmanned system adjacent to the suspected mine location. The technique still further includes directing the explosive charge to detonate after being dispensed to neutralize a mine at the suspected mine location.
A turf mower includes a chassis, a plurality of tractive elements, and a mower assembly. The mower assembly includes a mower deck having a first interface, an arm having a second interface pivotably coupled to the chassis and a third interface, and a ball joint assembly coupled to the first interface and the third interface. The ball joint assembly includes a plate removably coupled to the third interface of the arm. The plate defines a first aperture. The ball joint assembly includes a ball joint at least partially received by the first aperture. The ball joint defines a second aperture. The ball joint assembly includes a fastener extending from the first interface through the second aperture to couple the ball joint, and thereby, coupling the plate and the arm to the mower deck.
F16C 11/06 - Ball-jointsOther joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints
A01D 34/64 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle
A mower includes a chassis, a tractive element coupled to the chassis, a mower deck coupled to the chassis and including a cutting element, and a floating lift assembly coupling the mower deck to the chassis. The floating lift assembly includes a support link pivotally coupled to the chassis and coupled to the mower deck, a control link having a first end portion pivotally coupled to the support link and a second end portion offset from the first end portion, and an actuator coupling the second end portion of the control link to the chassis. The control link is configured to rotate relative to the actuator and relative to the support link to permit upward movement of the mower deck.
A01D 34/66 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle with two or more cutters
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Full-flight simulators for training professional pilots and sold to airlines, military, other government entities, fleet operators, charter services, training schools, or other operators of aircraft or rotorcraft
Techniques involve utilizing a ducting system for an electric vehicle. The ducting system includes a motor housing constructed and arranged to house at least a portion of an electric propulsion motor of the electric vehicle. The ducting system further includes a storage pack housing coupled with the motor housing, the storage pack housing being constructed and arranged to house at least a portion of an electrical energy storage pack that supplies electric power to the electric propulsion motor. The ducting system further includes a fluid control assembly constructed and arranged to control fluid flow between the motor housing and the storage pack housing.
B60L 58/27 - 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 heating
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
B60H 1/14 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant otherwise than from cooling liquid of the plant
H01M 10/617 - Types of temperature control for achieving uniformity or desired distribution of temperature
An air-based counter-countermeasure (CCM) system includes an autonomous or semi-autonomous unmanned aircraft capable of deployment to an area of a countermeasure system having (1) a laser detector to receive and identify an incident laser signal as a target designator signal and (2) one or more countermeasure subsystems operative in response to an output of the laser detector to deploy corresponding countermeasures against a laser target designator. The CCM system further includes a laser-based CCM subsystem carried by the aircraft, the CCM subsystem being configured and operative, during the deployment of the aircraft, to direct a simulated target designator laser signal to the laser detector of the countermeasure system to trigger one or more of the countermeasures and thereby reduce protective ability of the countermeasure system against subsequent laser-guided attack.
G05D 1/689 - Pointing payloads towards fixed or moving targets
B64U 101/17 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for conventional or electronic warfare for detecting, disrupting or countering communications
G05D 105/35 - Specific applications of the controlled vehicles for combat
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Gasoline and electric-powered land vehicles used as plant personnel carriers, general utility and maintenance cars, motel and resort cars, baggage carriers, golf cars, turf maintenance vehicles, electric-powered and remote-controlled golf trolleys and structural parts therefor
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Integrated multimedia screen featuring a safety and driving assistant system for motor vehicles comprised of sensors, controls and video display monitor having interactive touchscreen with multiple screens that can be swiped between that each displays a variety of parameters and operating conditions of a vehicle and the vehicle location and navigational information and further allows for adjustment of various parameters and systems of said vehicle Integrated multimedia screen featuring a safety and driving assistant system sold as a component of motor vehicles and comprised of sensors, controls and video display monitor having interactive touchscreen with multiple screens that can be swiped between that each displays a variety of parameters and operating conditions of a vehicle and the vehicle location and navigational information and further allows for adjustment of various parameters and systems of said vehicle
73.
Modular rotorcraft and system for air-delivered effects or sensor payloads
A tactically deployable rotorcraft for targeted delivery of effects and/or sensors includes a body housing an energy subsystem, a control and communications subsystem, and a modular payload compartment for holding an effect or sensor payload, the body having a generally cylindrical outline and a plurality of arm-rotor niches therein. Arm-rotor assemblies are pivotably mounted to the body, each including an articulating arm and a rotor at a distal end, and each being pivotable between (1) a closed position in a corresponding arm-rotor niche within the outline of the body, and (2) an open position extending from the body with the rotor facing in a flight direction. The rotors are powered by the energy subsystem and controlled by the control and communications subsystem to provide powered flight to a target location for delivery of the effect or sensor payload.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
GPS enabled device sold as a component of turf mowing equipment with its primary use being to real-time track and manage turf mowing equipment pre-installed embedded computer software sold as a component of a GPS enabled device to real-time track and manage golf cars, lightweight land vehicles, utility vehicles and turf equipment GPS enabled device sold as a component of golf cars, lightweight land vehicles, and utility vehicles with its primary use being to real-time track and manage golf cars, lightweight land vehicles, and utility vehicles
A radar stimulation system generates an intermediate-frequency (IF) radar return waveform for a radar receiver of a radar system under test (RUT) by applying down-conversion processing to a transmit IF pulse signal of the RUT to generate a transmit-side baseband I-Q signal having I-Q phasor signal samples with in-phase and quadrature components. I-Q convolutional processing is applied to the transmit-side baseband I-Q signal and synthesized net resultant vector (NRV) range traces to produce a return-side baseband I-Q signal, the synthesized net resultant vector (NRV) range traces representing a predetermined simulated radar scene, the convolutional processing including range-bin multiplexing of I-Q samples of the NRV range traces and I-Q finite-impulse-response (FIR) filtering using the I-Q phasor signal samples as filter coefficients. Up-conversion processing is applied to the return-side baseband I-Q signal to produce the synthesized IF radar return waveform.
A radar stimulation system generates an intermediate-frequency (IF) radar return waveform for a radar receiver of a radar system under test (RUT) by applying down-conversion processing to a transmit IF pulse signal of the RUT to generate a transmit-side baseband I-Q signal having I-Q phasor signal samples with in-phase and quadrature components. I-Q convolutional processing is applied to the transmit-side baseband I-Q signal and synthesized net resultant vector (NRV) range traces to produce a return-side baseband I-Q signal, the synthesized net resultant vector (NRV) range traces representing a predetermined simulated radar scene, the convolutional processing including range-bin multiplexing of I-Q samples of the NRV range traces and I-Q finite-impulse-response (FIR) filtering using the I-Q phasor signal samples as filter coefficients. Up-conversion processing is applied to the return-side baseband I-Q signal to produce the synthesized IF radar return waveform.
A technique is directed to controlling a VTOL aircraft (100). The technique includes operating a first plurality of rotors (130) of a first rotor assembly pivotably attached to a first lateral portion (114a) of the VTOL aircraft by a first joint (210). The first plurality of rotors (130) is constructed and arranged to tilt in unison as the first rotor assembly pivots about the first joint relative to the first lateral portion. The technique further includes operating a second plurality of rotors (140) of a second rotor assembly pivotably attached to a second lateral portion (114b) of the VTOL aircraft by a second joint (210). The second plurality of rotors is constructed and arranged to tilt in unison as the second rotor assembly pivots about the second joint relative to the second lateral portion. The technique further includes adjusting rotational speed of the first plurality of rotors (130) and the second plurality of rotors (140) to control the VTOL aircraft.
A technique is directed to controlling a VTOL aircraft (100). The technique includes operating a first plurality of rotors (130) of a first rotor assembly pivotably attached to a first lateral portion (114a) of the VTOL aircraft by a first joint (210). The first plurality of rotors (130) is constructed and arranged to tilt in unison as the first rotor assembly pivots about the first joint relative to the first lateral portion. The technique further includes operating a second plurality of rotors (140) of a second rotor assembly pivotably attached to a second lateral portion (114b) of the VTOL aircraft by a second joint (210). The second plurality of rotors is constructed and arranged to tilt in unison as the second rotor assembly pivots about the second joint relative to the second lateral portion. The technique further includes adjusting rotational speed of the first plurality of rotors (130) and the second plurality of rotors (140) to control the VTOL aircraft.
A computerized simulation system includes a digital receiver emulator that applies over-sampling and multiplexing to in-phase and quadrature (I-Q) data streams to create a composite I-Q signal stream that represents a signal environment in a bandwidth wider than that of an assumed digital receiver bandwidth, applying a band-limiting filter to reduce the signal bandwidth so as to match the digital receiver bandwidth, and decimating the I-Q signal to match the data rate of the simulated digital receiver. The digital receiver can accurately emulate effects of band-adjacent signals that may be adjacent or overlap with the receiver passband, considering the characteristics of low-pass filters used in real-world receivers. The simulation system may be part of a training system that presents a simulated signal environment to a trainee.
A computerized simulation system includes a digital receiver emulator that applies over-sampling and multiplexing to in-phase and quadrature (I-Q) data streams to create a composite I-Q signal stream that represents a signal environment in a bandwidth wider than that of an assumed digital receiver bandwidth, applying a band-limiting filter to reduce the signal bandwidth so as to match the digital receiver bandwidth, and decimating the I-Q signal to match the data rate of the simulated digital receiver. The digital receiver can accurately emulate effects of band-adjacent signals that may be adjacent or overlap with the receiver passband, considering the characteristics of low-pass filters used in real-world receivers. The simulation system may be part of a training system that presents a simulated signal environment to a trainee.
A mower includes a chassis, a tractive element coupled to the chassis, a cutting unit coupled to the chassis and including a cutting element, a mounting bracket coupled to the chassis, and a motor configured to drive the cutting element. The motor is configured to be removably coupled to the cutting unit and configured to be removably coupled to the mounting bracket. The mower is reconfigurable between (a) an operating configuration in which the motor is removed from the mounting bracket and coupled to the cutting unit and (b) a service or transportation configuration in which the motor is removed from the cutting unit and coupled to the mounting bracket.
A01D 34/44 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a horizontal axis, e.g. cutting-cylinders mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle with two or more cutters
A mower includes a chassis, a tractive element coupled to the chassis, a mower deck coupled to the chassis and including a cutting element, and a deck actuator assembly configured to raise the mower deck relative to the chassis. The deck actuator assembly includes a frame coupled to the chassis, an output interface coupled to the mower deck and slidably coupled to the frame, a first stop fixedly coupled to the output interface, a second stop, and an actuator configured to reposition the second stop relative to the frame. The second stop is positioned to (a) engage the first stop to limit movement of the output interface in a first direction and (b) permit movement of the first stop in a second direction opposite the first direction.
A01D 34/66 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle with two or more cutters
A01D 34/78 - Driving mechanisms for the cutters electric
A mower includes a chassis, a tractive element coupled to the chassis, a mower deck coupled to the chassis and including a cutting element, and a deck actuator assembly configured to raise the mower deck relative to the chassis. The deck actuator assembly includes a frame, a first actuator shaft coupled to the mower deck and slidably coupled to the frame, a second actuator shaft coupled to the chassis and slidably coupled to the chassis, a stop slidably coupled to the first actuator shaft and configured to (a) limit movement of the first actuator shaft in a first direction and (b) permit movement of the first actuator shaft in a second direction opposite the first direction, and an actuator configured to reposition the stop relative to the frame.
A technique of controlling a ground robot includes simultaneously operating both a first drive-control method and a second drive-control method in the ground robot. The first drive-control method actively controls the ground robot, the second drive-control method does not actively control the ground robot. At least one of the first drive-control method and the second drive-control method is configured to apply respective torques to left and right tracks of the ground robot. The technique further includes establishing communications between the ground robot and a control computer based on the ground robot emitting a discovery signal. In response to the ground robot receiving one or more messages from the control computer, the technique further includes actively controlling the ground robot using the second drive-control method in place of the first drive-control method.
An aircraft wing apparatus includes a plurality of wing-skin sections, an extendable spar assembly, and a controller. The plurality of wing-skin sections includes a first wing-skin section and a second wing-skin section. The extendable spar assembly includes a first spar member coupled with the first wing-skin section and a second spar member coupled with the second wing-skin section. The controller is constructed and arranged to move the second spar member to predefined positions relative to the first spar member to place the plurality of wing-skin sections into predefined configurations. The predefined configurations including a stowed configuration, a first deployed configuration, and a second deployed position that is different from the first deployed position.
A technique of controlling a ground robot includes simultaneously operating both a first drive-control method and a second drive-control method in the ground robot. The first drive-control method actively controls the ground robot, the second drive-control method does not actively control the ground robot. At least one of the first drive-control method and the second drive-control method is configured to apply respective torques to left and right tracks of the ground robot. The technique further includes establishing communications between the ground robot and a control computer based on the ground robot emitting a discovery signal. In response to the ground robot receiving one or more messages from the control computer, the technique further includes actively controlling the ground robot using the second drive-control method in place of the first drive-control method.
A method of operating a vehicle, wherein the vehicle comprises an onboard controller, the method comprising automatically detecting operation of the vehicle within a site defined by a geographic boundary; and providing to the vehicle operational characteristics associated with the site, wherein the onboard controller causes the vehicle to operate in accordance with the operational characteristics while the vehicle remains within the site.
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
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MANUFACTURING CARBON-DENSIFIED COMPONENT USING SACRIFICIAL OVERWRAPPING OF WOUND-TAPE PREFORM
A method of making a densified carbon component includes wrapping a preform tape of carbon material about a mandrel to form a first preform having a laminated, multi-layer structure, and applying a sacrificial tape overwrap to the first preform in a tensioned manner to form a second preform having the layers of preform tape subject to form-holding hoop stress by the tape overwrap. The second preform is then densified in a densification process to produce the densified carbon component. During densification, the presence of the overwrap helps to prevent undesired delamination or similar defects from occurring.
C04B 35/52 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxides based on carbon, e.g. graphite
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MANUFACTURING CARBON-DENSIFIED COMPONENT USING SACRIFICIAL OVERWRAPPING OF WOUND-TAPE PREFORM
A method of making a densified carbon component includes wrapping a preform tape of carbon material about a mandrel to form a first preform having a laminated, multi-layer structure, and applying a sacrificial tape overwrap to the first preform in a tensioned manner to form a second preform having the layers of preform tape subject to form-holding hoop stress by the tape overwrap. The second preform is then densified in a densification process to produce the densified carbon component. During densification, the presence of the overwrap helps to prevent undesired delamination or similar defects from occurring.
B28B 1/40 - Producing shaped articles from the material by applying the material on to a core, or other moulding surface to form a layer thereon by wrapping, e.g. winding
B28B 7/34 - Moulds, cores, or mandrels of special material, e.g. destructible materials
C04B 35/52 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxides based on carbon, e.g. graphite
C04B 35/80 - Fibres, filaments, whiskers, platelets, or the like
A braking assist method for a vehicle is described and includes receiving a brake switch signal indicative of a state of a mechanical brake actuation system; receiving a motor speed signal indicative of a speed of a traction motor, the traction motor for applying rotational torque to a wheel of the vehicle; determining from changes in a value of the received motor speed signal over time a rate of change of the traction motor speed; and, based on a determination that the mechanical brake actuation system is in an on state and that the rate of change of the traction motor speed is decreasing, commanding the traction motor to apply a supplemental braking torque to the wheel.
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
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Utilizing multi-directional energy-absorbing landing gear for vertical takeoff and landing
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a UAV body constructed and arranged to carry a payload, a set of UAV wings coupled with the UAV body, and a set of undercarriage apparatus coupled with at least one of the UAV body and the set of UAV wings. The set of UAV wings is constructed and arranged to provide lift to the UAV. At least one undercarriage apparatus of the set of undercarriage apparatus includes an elastomeric vehicle mount, a leg, and a coupling constructed and arranged to couple the leg with the elastomeric vehicle mount. The elastomeric vehicle mount is constructed and arranged to absorb energy provided from the leg through the coupling.
A technique for controlling a tracked robotic vehicle includes simultaneously operating multiple control methods within the vehicle based on established settings but selecting only a single control method for controlling the vehicle at a time. With the vehicle using a first control method, the vehicle receives a command for assuming a second control method and responds by selecting the second control method in place of the first control method for controlling the vehicle. Because the second control method is already operational with established settings when the command is received, the vehicle can transition instantly from the first control method to the second control method without having to stop the vehicle.
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B62D 55/06 - Endless-track vehicles with tracks and without ground wheels
G05D 1/225 - Remote-control arrangements operated by off-board computers
A technique for controlling a tracked robotic vehicle includes simultaneously operating multiple control methods within the vehicle based on established settings but selecting only a single control method for controlling the vehicle at a time. With the vehicle using a first control method, the vehicle receives a command for assuming a second control method and responds by selecting the second control method in place of the first control method for controlling the vehicle. Because the second control method is already operational with established settings when the command is received, the vehicle can transition instantly from the first control method to the second control method without having to stop the vehicle.
An amphibious vehicle has a dual-mode cooling system to cool heat-generating components (e.g., engine, turbocharger) in both land and water operating modes, using air-cooling components (forced flow of ambient air) and liquid-cooling components (forced flow of ambient water) in the land and water modes respectively. The air-cooling components provide cooling of engine coolant and compressed intake air by (i) a radiator in a first loop carrying the engine coolant and (ii) an air-air charge air cooler (CAC) in a second loop carrying the compressed intake air, and the liquid-cooling components provide cooling of engine coolant and compressed intake air by (iii) a liquid-liquid heat exchanger in series with the radiator in the first loop and (iv) a liquid-air CAC in series with the air-air CAC in the second loop. Additional heat exchangers may be used for cooling a swim rudder, transmission and transfer case.
An amphibious vehicle has a dual-mode cooling system to cool heat-generating components (e.g., engine, turbocharger) in both land and water operating modes, using air-cooling components (forced flow of ambient air) and liquid-cooling components (forced flow of ambient water) in the land and water modes respectively. The air-cooling components provide cooling of engine coolant and compressed intake air by (i) a radiator in a first loop carrying the engine coolant and (ii) an air-air charge air cooler (CAC) in a second loop carrying the compressed intake air, and the liquid-cooling components provide cooling of engine coolant and compressed intake air by (iii) a liquid-liquid heat exchanger in series with the radiator in the first loop and (iv) a liquid-air CAC in series with the air-air CAC in the second loop. Additional heat exchangers may be used for cooling a swim rudder, transmission and transfer case.
