A welding gun for welding a metal work piece includes a contact tip for being positioned along the work piece during welding. A gas diffuser supports the contact tip for emitting a gas about the contact tip from cooling the contact tip and preventing contaminants from impacting the weld during welding. The gas diffuser extends along an axis between a proximal end and a distal end and defines a gas channel along the axis. The contact tip is coupled with the gas diffuser at the distal end. The gas diffuser further defines at least one gas passage that extends away from the gas channel at an acute angle relative to the axis and terminating at a gas opening for directing the gas toward the contact tip.
A system for integrating a body-in-white (BIW) frame structure with a battery enclosure includes a BIW frame having a structural reinforcement member disposed around bottom portion. The battery assembly is disposed laterally inward from the structural reinforcement and is integrated with the BIW frame. The battery enclosure does not include lateral structural reinforcement, because lateral protection is provided by the BIW frame. The upper cover of the battery enclosure also serves as the floor of the BIW frame structure. The upper cover may be installed along with the rest of the BIW frame, with battery cells and a bottom tray of the battery being installed later, or the battery may be assembled as a module, with the battery being installed into an open space within the BIW frame thereby providing the floor.
B60L 50/64 - Détails de construction des batteries spécialement adaptées aux véhicules électriques
B60K 1/04 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques des dispositifs d'emmagasinage de l'énergie électrique pour la propulsion
B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p. ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
H01M 50/209 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules prismatiques ou rectangulaires
H01M 50/211 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules en forme de poche
H01M 50/242 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par les propriétés physiques des boîtiers ou des bâtis, p. ex. dimensions adaptés pour protéger les batteries contre les vibrations, les collisions ou le gonflement
H01M 50/244 - Boîtiers secondairesBâtisDispositifs de suspensionDispositifs de manutentionSupports caractérisés par leur procédé de montage
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
H01M 50/271 - Couvercles des boîtiers secondaires, des bâtis ou des blocs
A pillar for a vehicle including at least two different localized areas of different tensile strengths. The pillar includes a body defining a width that merges into sidewalls at a transition. The body having a first tensile strength and the transition has a second tensile strength, wherein the first tensile strength is smaller than the second tensile strength. The variety in tensile strength resulting from at least one of varying the material treatment and varying the gauge. The pillar is press-hardened until it reaches a tensile strength of 1500 MPa to 2000 MPa.
B21D 53/88 - Fabrication d'autres objets particuliers d'autres parties de véhicules, p. ex. capots, garde-boue
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p. ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
C21D 1/18 - DurcissementTrempe avec ou sans revenu ultérieur
C21D 9/00 - Traitement thermique, p. ex. recuit, durcissement, trempe ou revenu, adapté à des objets particuliersFours à cet effet
An integrated battery cooling system includes a battery enclosure and a plate attached directly to the battery enclosure. The battery enclosure or the plate includes a wave-like cross-section that combines with the other to define coolant channels therebetween. The battery enclosure may have the wave-like structure and a flat cover plate may be attached to the top of the wave-like structure. A lower plate may include the wave-like structure and may be attached to the bottom of the battery enclosure. Coolant may pass through the coolant channels defined between the battery enclosure and the plate to draw heat away from battery cells housed within the battery enclosure.
H01M 10/613 - Refroidissement ou maintien du froid
H01M 10/653 - Moyens de commande de la température associés de façon structurelle avec les éléments caractérisés par des matériaux électriquement isolants ou thermiquement conducteurs
H01M 10/6556 - Composants solides comprenant des canaux d'écoulement ou des tubes pour un échange de chaleur
H01M 50/204 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Downloadable computer software and mobile application software for use in maximizing efficiencies in industrial facilities. Non-downloadable computer software platform for use in maximizing efficiencies in industrial facilities.
A pour vessel and pour spot for providing molten metal, typically aluminum, to a shot sleeve of a die casting machine is provided. During the process, in response to a pour start signal, the pour spout pivots though a pour hole of the shot sleeve, and the shot vessel rotates to pour the molten metal into the pour spout and thus into the shot sleeve. After some of the molten metal enters the shot sleeve, the process includes raising the shot vessel and pour spot while pouring additional molten metal into the shot sleeve. Due to the design and movement of the curved or spiral pour spout, reduced erosion of the shot sleeve as well as a more laminar flow, more even distribution of the molten metal, and reduced mixing of air and the molten metal in the shot sleeve is achieved.
B22D 21/00 - Coulée de métaux non ferreux ou de composés métalliques, dans la mesure où leurs propriétés métallurgiques affectent le procédé de couléeUtilisation de compositions appropriées
7.
DISCONTINUOUS CONTROL STRATEGY FOR RARE-EARTH-FREE POWERTRAIN SYSTEM IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
A method for operating a powertrain system of an electric vehicle includes: determining a torque demand for a rare-earth free electric machine to propel the electric vehicle; commanding, an inverter to apply an alternating current (AC) power to stator windings of the rare-earth free electric machine to cause the rare-earth free electric machine to operate in an over-torque mode, generating an output torque in excess of the torque demand; and commanding the inverter to operate the rare-earth free electric machine to operate in a coasting mode. An average torque produced by the rare-earth free electric machine over a given time period including one or more instances of the over-torque mode and the coasting mode approximates the torque demand.
B60L 50/10 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant la puissance de propulsion fournie par des générateurs entraînés par le moteur, p. ex. des générateurs entraînés par des moteurs à combustion
B60W 20/10 - Commande de l'apport de puissance de chacun des moteurs primaires pour répondre à la demande de puissance requise
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Industrial autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) providing automated material handling for customers in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics environments. Computer software and hardware for use in the synchronization and integration of autonomous mobile robots with production equipment, automation, tools and manufacturing software; Downloadable computer software for use in the synchronization and integration of autonomous mobile robots with production equipment, automation, tools and manufacturing software; computer software for manufacturing control, logistics execution, providing operator guidance for manufacturing processes, and management of manufacturing, warehousing, inventory, and distribution. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for transport and delivery; robotic transport vehicles in the nature of autonomous robotic transport vehicles; Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) being robotic transport vehicles for delivery of goods. Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in the synchronization and integration of autonomous mobile robots with production equipment, automation, tools and manufacturing software; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in manufacturing control, logistics execution, providing operator guidance for manufacturing processes, and management of manufacturing, warehousing, inventory, and distribution.
A frame assembly for an automobile includes a pair of front frame rails disposed in spaced relationship with a pair of rear frame rails. An upper cover is connected to and extends between the pair of front frame rails and the pair of rear frame rails to define a roof portion. The upper cover includes a pair of longitudinal sidewalls and a pair of cross sidewalls each extending downwardly from the roof portion to define an upper pocket bounded by each of the roof portion, the pair of longitudinal sidewalls and the pair of cross sidewalls. A base plate includes a plate portion for supporting at least one battery module. The base plate is disposed in abutting and connected relationship with the upper cover to dispose the at least one battery module within the upper pocket.
B60K 1/04 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques des dispositifs d'emmagasinage de l'énergie électrique pour la propulsion
B62D 21/09 - Moyens pour le montage des surfaces d'appui pour la charge
H01M 50/204 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
H01M 50/262 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports avec des moyens de fixation, p. ex. des serrures
H01M 50/271 - Couvercles des boîtiers secondaires, des bâtis ou des blocs
A battery pack for a vehicle includes a plurality of battery modules arranged in a first predetermined pattern, with each battery module of the plurality of battery modules including a plurality of battery cells arranged in a second predetermined pattern. Each battery module also includes an enclosure surrounding the plurality of cells and configured to function as a structural component of at least one of the battery pack or the vehicle.
H01M 50/209 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules prismatiques ou rectangulaires
H01M 50/258 - Batteries modulairesBoîtiers pourvus de moyens d’assemblage
A method and system for hot stamping components. The method includes forming at least one weld nugget on at least on blank. The method also includes forming at least one pocket in at least one die segment of a die. The method also includes positioning the blank in alignment with the at least one die segment with the at least one weld nugget aligned with the at least one pocket. The method also includes stamping the at least one blank with the at least one die segment, with the at least one weld nugget received in the at least one pocket of the at least one die segment
A battery housing for an automobile includes a lower tray and an optional upper tray disposed on at least a portion of the lower tray (if the upper tray is present). At least one of the lower tray or the upper tray is formed as a one-piece sand cast component. In a preferred arrangement, both of the lower tray and the upper tray of the battery housing are each formed as one-piece sand cast components to provide a sealed design for the resultant battery housing.
H01M 50/209 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules prismatiques ou rectangulaires
13.
ZONAL CONTROL ARCHITECTURE FOR SOFTWARE-DEFINED VEHICLE
An electrical control system for a vehicle includes: a plurality of zone controllers each associated with a corresponding physical region of the vehicle, and each having an identical hardware configuration: a high-speed digital communications network interconnecting the plurality of zone controllers; and a plurality of I/O controllers each including at least one of: an input circuit configured to receive a digital or analog signal from a sensor device, or an output circuit configured to produce and transmit a digital or analog signal to an output device.
B60R 16/023 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule
14.
ADJUSTABLE BALANCING BLOCK FOR CLOSED LOOP DIE CONTROL
A stamp tool assembly is provided that includes a forming cavity for shaping a blank into a formed part. The stamp tool assembly includes adjustable block assembly for modifying the amount of material draw-in from subsequently stamped blanks. A draw-in sensor measures the amount of material from the blanks that is not drawn-into the forming cavity during each stroke. Based on the readings from the draw-in sensor, the adjustable block assembly is expanded or reduced. The adjustable block assembly includes a pair of opposing inclined plates having interlocking teeth such that movement of one plate with respect to the other plate changes a vertical extension of the adjustable block assembly. The adjustable block assembly sets the spacing between two opposing draw-in surfaces, which, in turn, changes the amount of draw-in. Multiple adjustable block assemblies and draw-in sensors may be used in conjunction and controlled via a controlling system.
A method for forming a part that has tailored tempered properties is provided. The method comprises: receiving a blank of steel material having a high emissivity coating on at least one side thereof; removing a portion of the high emissivity coating (HEC) from portions of the blank; heating the blank in a furnace, wherein the regions of the blank having the HEC thereof remaining thereon are heated more quickly in the furnace than the portions where the HEC has been removed; and quenching the blank after said heating such that martensite is formed in regions of the blank at which the HEC was not removed. Less martensite is formed in regions of the blank at which HEC was removed.
A method for producing components by hot forming comprises (a) heating a first portion and a second portion of a blank in a furnace to a temperature that is below AC3 temperature to provide a heated blank; (b) transferring the heated blank from the furnace to a conductive post-furnace heat station; (c) heating the first portion of the heated blank in the conductive post-furnace heat station to a temperature above the AC3 temperature by thermal conduction to provide a post-heated blank, while the second portion of the heated blank is sufficiently spaced from of the conductive post-furnace heat station so that the second portion of the heated blank is not heated in the conductive post-furnace heat station to the AC3 temperature; (d) transferring the post-heated blank from the conductive post-furnace heat station to a press; and (e) forming the post-heated blank into the shape of the component in the press.
C21D 1/673 - Dispositifs pour trempe pour la trempe en coquille
C21D 7/13 - Modification des propriétés physiques du fer ou de l'acier par déformation par travail à chaud
C21D 8/04 - Modification des propriétés physiques par déformation en combinaison avec, ou suivie par, un traitement thermique pendant la fabrication de produits plats ou de bandes pour produire des produits plats ou des bandes pour l'emboutissage profond
C21D 9/48 - Traitement thermique, p. ex. recuit, durcissement, trempe ou revenu, adapté à des objets particuliersFours à cet effet pour tôles tôles embouties
C21D 11/00 - Commande ou régulation du processus lors de traitements thermiques
17.
MODULAR ROLLING CHASSIS ASSEMBLY FOR SKATEBOARD CHASSIS ARCHITECTURES
A modular rolling chassis assembly for an electric vehicle includes a central housing extending from a front end to a rear end to define a central cavity. An electric energy storage system (ESS) is disposed or housed in the central cavity. A front suspension module is connected to the front end of the central housing and a rear suspension module is connected to rear end of the central housing to complete a modular build for the rolling chassis assembly which improves on the large, heavy and cost intensive integral chassis associated with the prior skateboard architectures.
A method of manufacturing bipolar plates includes passing a metal sheet through at least one tension roller disposed either upstream or downstream to a BPP forming roll to establish a longitudinal tension on the metal sheet as it passes through the BPP forming roll. A first pair of inner and outer lateral tension features are formed along a first side of the metal sheet and a second pair of inner and outer later tension features are formed along a second side of the metal sheet for use in establishing a lateral tension on the metal sheet as it passes through the BPP forming roll. The inner and outer lateral tension features in each of the first and second pairs have varying or different heights to advantageously provide a more consistent application of the lateral tension to the metal sheet.
A laser welder is configured to weld a first steel workpiece to a second steel workpiece to form a welded assembly. The welder generates a shaped laser beam to melt a portion of at least one of the workpieces to form a weld joint. During at least a part of the welding process, along at least one line passing through the laser beam, an intensity of the laser beam increases, then decreases, then increases. The welder includes electronics that control and/or change the shape of the laser beam during the welding process. A laser beam originating from the same laser generator as the welding laser beam may be used to remove at least a portion of an aluminum coating from one or more of the workpieces to be welded prior to welding.
A battery housing includes a base plate extending to an outer base perimeter, and a top cover is disposed in spaced relationship with the base plate and extends to an outer top perimeter. A peripheral sidewall extends from a bottom peripheral edge secured to the base plate adjacent the outer base perimeter to an upper peripheral edge secured to the top cover adjacent the outer top perimeter. The peripheral sidewall is constructed or formed as a single piece, in contradistinction to the prior art sidewalls which are constructed or formed from multiple pieces. Put another way, the peripheral sidewall for the battery housing is formed from a single, unitary piece of material. The single-piece peripheral sidewall extends integrally and peripherally from a first end, through a plurality of corners and to a second end that is disposed adjacent and interconnected to the first end via a wall joint.
21.
MANUFACTURE OF HOLLOW CORE HIGH PRESSURE VACUUM DIE CAST COMPONENTS
A component formed of metal, such as aluminum, and including a hollow core is provided. The component can be used as a cradle, rail, A-pillar, twist axle, control arm, or shock tower, for example. The component is manufactured by a high pressure vacuum die casting (HPVDC) process. To form the component with the hollow core, a blown or stamped hollow glass core is placed in a die cavity of the high pressure vacuum die casting apparatus, and the metal is melted and injected into the die cavity around the glass core. The metal is then cast and solidifies around the glass core. After the casting process, the glass core can be shattered, removed from the cast component, and recycled.
B22D 17/14 - Machines dans lesquelles le vide a été fait dans le moule
B22C 9/10 - NoyauxFabrication ou mise en place des noyaux
B22D 29/00 - Extraction des pièces hors du moule, non limitée à un procédé de coulée couvert par un seul groupe principalExtraction des noyauxManipulation des lingots
A cooling insert for a die, such as a distributor for a high-pressure die casting assembly, and a method of manufacturing the cooling insert, is provided. The cooling insert can be formed of H13 tool steel and is manufactured by controlled solid diffusion solidification casting around a ceramic shell. The ceramic shell is formed by a printed investment casting process. The cooling insert includes complex cooling channels to improve cooling and reduce the duration of the high-pressure die casting process.
B22D 17/22 - Moules métalliquesPlaques de moulesSupports de moulesÉquipement de refroidissement des moulesAccessoires pour l'extraction et l'éjection des pièces hors du moule
C22C 38/22 - Alliages ferreux, p. ex. aciers alliés contenant du chrome et du molybdène ou du tungstène
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Industrial autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) providing automated material handling for customers in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics environments.
(2) Computer software and hardware for use in the synchronization and integration of autonomous mobile robots with production equipment, automation, tools and manufacturing software; Downloadable computer software for use in the synchronization and integration of autonomous mobile robots with production equipment, automation, tools and manufacturing software; computer software for manufacturing control, logistics execution, providing operator guidance for manufacturing processes, and management of manufacturing, warehousing, inventory, and distribution.
(3) Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs); robotic transport vehicles in the nature of autonomous robotic transport vehicles; Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) being robotic transport vehicles for delivery of goods. (1) Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in the synchronization and integration of autonomous mobile robots with production equipment, automation, tools and manufacturing software; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in the synchronization and integration of autonomous mobile robots with production equipment, automation, tools and manufacturing software; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in manufacturing control, logistics execution, providing operator guidance for manufacturing processes, and management of manufacturing, warehousing, inventory, and distribution.
The present disclosure relates to forming a metallic part to decrease residual stress and reduce springback behavior in the metallic part after forming. Target locations in the metallic part for excess material are determined based on electronic modelling prior to forming. The excess material in the target locations is configured to decrease residual stress in the metallic part after forming. The metallic part is contacted for forming at one or more contact locations away from as-cut end surfaces of the metallic part, such that the as-cut end surfaces are unconstrained during forming. The excess material is caused, based on the one or more contact locations and the excess material at the one or more target locations, to flow in one or more specific directions during forming to decrease the residual stress in the metallic part and reduce springback behavior in the metallic part after forming.
A communication gateway module for an autonomous vehicle includes an external communication subsystem and an internal communication subsystem segregated from each other by a cyber security module. The external communication subsystem includes (i) one or more cellular modules, (ii) a human-machine interface, (iii) at least one of a router or modem, (iv) a positioning module, (v) a network processor, (vi) one or more wireless modules. The internal communication subsystem includes (i) one or more Ethernet switches in communication with the network processor (ii) a data acquisition module, (iii) a controller area network module, and (iv) a time server.
An extrudable aluminum alloy for forming vehicle components, such as bumpers, front subframes, cradles, and battery trays, is provided. The aluminum alloy includes magnesium in an amount of 3 to 10 wt. %, scandium in an amount of 0.05 to 0.25 wt. %, and zirconium in an amount of 0.05 to 0.30 wt. %, based on the total weight of the aluminum alloy. The aluminum alloy can be formed by adding small additions of scandium and zirconium to a base aluminum alloy which includes the magnesium. The aluminum alloy has a yield strength of at least 280 MPa and an elongation of at least 45% and thus provides exceptional crash performance.
C22C 21/06 - Alliages à base d'aluminium avec le magnésium comme second constituant majeur
C22C 21/16 - Alliages à base d'aluminium avec le cuivre comme second constituant majeur avec du magnésium
C22F 1/04 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages
The present disclosure is related to a method of welding a component, such as a fastener, with a base metal. The method includes the step of stud welding a component with a base metal to create at least one weld joint using at least one electrode. The method continues with the steps of emitting ultrasonic waves from an ultrasonic sensor on an electrode and receiving reflections of those ultrasonic waves with the ultrasonic sensor. The method proceeds with the step of generating an acoustic map based on the reflections of the ultrasonic waves. The method continues with the step of analyzing the acoustic map to determine a quality of the at least one weld joint.
B23K 31/12 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux relatifs à la recherche des propriétés, p. ex. de soudabilité, des matériaux
B23K 11/00 - Soudage par résistanceSectionnement par chauffage par résistance
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Vehicle parts, components, and assemblies, namely, battery enclosures, fenders, doors, body side panels, hoods, roof panels, and decklids. Manufacture of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; manufacture of tooling for the production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies. Design and engineering of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; design and engineering of tooling for the production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; research and development.
29.
EXPANSION FORMING PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A STAMPED BATTERY HOUSING
A battery housing for an automobile includes a lower tub, and an upper cover disposed on the lower tub to collectively define an internal cavity. At least one battery module is disposed in the internal cavity and enclosed between the lower tub and the upper cover. At least one of the lower tub or the upper cover is formed as a one-piece stamped component from a two-part expansion forming process. In a preferred arrangement, both of the lower tub and the upper cover of the battery housing are each formed as one-piece stamped components from the two-part expansion forming process, providing both an upper cover and a lower tub having tighter draft angles (less than two degrees) and sharper upper and lower corners (plan view corner radii of between 20-95 mm, etc.) relative to the prior art one-piece stamped component designs, resulting in increased space for the internal cavity.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Motor vehicle parts, components, and assemblies, namely, battery enclosures, fenders, doors, body side panels, hoods, roof panels, and decklids. (1) Custom manufacture of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; custom manufacture of tooling for the production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies.
(2) Design and engineering of motor vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; design and engineering of tooling for the production of motor vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; research and development in the field of motor vehicles.
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
manufacture of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; manufacture of tooling for the production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies vehicle parts, components, and assemblies, namely, battery enclosures, fenders, doors, body side panels, hoods, roof panels, and decklids design and engineering of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; design and engineering of tooling for the production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; research and development
32.
VEHICLE MEMBER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME
A method for forming a vehicle member assembly for use in an automobile comprises providing a plurality of vehicle blank members, each vehicle blank member comprising aluminum; welding each of the vehicle blank members to at least an adjacent vehicle blank member by friction stir welding to form weld joints between each of the vehicle blank members and at least the adjacent vehicle blank member so as to form a vehicle blank member assembly; and shaping the vehicle blank member assembly into a desired shape. At least a portion of each weld joint comprises equiaxed, recrystallized grains that are flatter and smaller in comparison with grains of microstructure of portions of the vehicle blank members surrounding the weld joint.
B23K 20/12 - Soudage non électrique par percussion ou par une autre forme de pression, avec ou sans chauffage, p. ex. revêtement ou placage la chaleur étant produite par frictionSoudage par friction
B23P 15/00 - Fabrication d'objets déterminés par des opérations non couvertes par une seule autre sous-classe ou un groupe de la présente sous-classe
A process for manufacturing a vehicle part from steel material, such as Mn22B5 steel material, using a single transfer press is provided. The process includes stamping, trimming, and piercing the steel material in the transfer press at room temperature, before the steel material is heated. The process then includes induction heating of the stamped steel material in the same press to form austenite in the steel material. After the induction heating, the process includes rapid quenching of the steel material in the same press to form martensite in the steel material. The process does not require an oven to heat the steel material prior to stamping and does not require laser machines for the trimming and piercing. The steel material does not need to be transferred to multiple different locations, which contributes to the improved productivity of the process compared to conventional hot stamping processes.
C21D 7/10 - Modification des propriétés physiques du fer ou de l'acier par déformation par travail à froid sur toute la section droite, p. ex. des tiges d'armature pour béton
C21D 8/00 - Modification des propriétés physiques par déformation en combinaison avec, ou suivie par, un traitement thermique
A method of manufacturing a reinforced steel or aluminum part, such as a part for a vehicle, from a reinforced blank is provided. The method includes forming a reinforcement patch and joining the reinforcement patch to a base by an additive manufacturing process to form a reinforced blank. After the additive manufacturing process, the method can include forming the reinforced blank by cold forming, warm forming, or hot forming. The full surface of the reinforcement patch bonds to the base, which provides performance benefits compared to welded reinforcement patches.
B32B 15/01 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de métal toutes les couches étant composées exclusivement de métal
B32B 37/15 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par les propriétés des couches avec au moins une couche qui est fabriquée et immédiatement stratifiée avant d'atteindre un état stable, p. ex. dans lesquels une couche est extrudée et stratifiée à l'état semi-pâteux
B33Y 80/00 - Produits obtenus par fabrication additive
C21D 8/02 - Modification des propriétés physiques par déformation en combinaison avec, ou suivie par, un traitement thermique pendant la fabrication de produits plats ou de bandes
A double filtration system for a temperature control unit which improves the overall equipment effectiveness of a die casting machine is provided. The double filtration system connects the temperature control unit to the die casting machine. After a heat transfer fluid, such as water, is conveyed through the die casting machine, the fluid travels through one of the two filters present in the filtration system before being conveyed back through the die. A separate valve is associated with each filter so that the filters can be separately activated and deactivated. One filter can continue to work while the other is being cleaned, repaired, or replaced. Thus, the double filtration system reduces the amount of down time during a casting process.
B01D 35/02 - Filtres adaptés à des endroits particuliers, p. ex. conduites, pompes, robinets
B01D 35/18 - Chauffage ou refroidissement des filtres
B22D 17/20 - AccessoiresCoulée sous pression ou moulage par injection, c.-à-d. moulage en introduisant le métal dans le moule sous haute pression Parties constitutives
B22D 35/04 - Équipement de transport du métal liquide jusqu'aux sillons de lingotage ou aux moules aux moules, p. ex. plaques de base, chenaux de coulée
B22D 35/06 - Équipement de chauffage ou de refroidissement
A micro-transfer system for transferring metal components from one die station to a following die station in a die stamping system is provided. The die stamping system is similar to a typical progressive die stamping system and includes a plurality of die stations disposed on a die shoe in a press. The micro-transfer system further includes part handling rails and grippers attached to the part handling rails for engaging the metal components. The micro-transfer system further includes a plurality of motors and guides for driving the part handling rails and grippers, which move the metal components from one die station to the next.
B21D 43/10 - Avancement du matériau en fonction du mouvement de la matrice ou de l'outil au moyen d'un élément mécanique coopérant avec le matériau au moyen de pinces ou de griffes
B21D 43/05 - Avancement du matériau en fonction du mouvement de la matrice ou de l'outil au moyen d'un élément mécanique coopérant avec le matériau spécialement adapté aux presses à étages multiples
A body-in-white (BIW) of an electric vehicle includes an integrated battery frame having an integrated cover and a lower tray that may be joined together for holding a battery pack for powering the EV. The integrated battery frame extends between and connects to each of two opposite rocker panels of the BIW and provides a floor of the vehicle for mounting cabin components/assemblies such as passenger seats. The integrated battery frame also functions to enclose a battery compartment for protecting batteries from water intrusion and crash events. The integrated battery frame and BIW of the present disclosure provides an efficient EV architecture that eliminates redundant structures and components, improves load paths, and increases space for batteries.
A method for hot stamping a plurality of blanks includes providing a plurality of blanks. The method also includes heating the plurality of blanks concurrently in a batch heating furnace at an intermediate temperature for a first time duration. The method also includes heating at least one of the plurality of blanks in a roller hearth furnace at a stamping temperature for a second predetermined period of time after heating the at least one of the plurality of blanks in the batch heating furnace. The method also includes stamping the at least one of the plurality of blanks in a die after heating the at least one of the plurality of blanks in the roller hearth furnace.
B21D 22/02 - Estampage utilisant des dispositifs ou outils rigides
B21D 43/00 - Dispositifs d'alimentation, de positionnement ou de stockage combinés à des appareils pour travailler ou traiter les tôles, les tubes ou les profilés, disposés dans ces appareils ou spécialement adaptés pour être utilisés en association avec ces appareilsAssociation de dispositifs de coupe avec ces appareils
F27D 3/00 - ChargementDéchargementManutention des charges
A b-pillarless door frame for a vehicle includes an A-pillar and a C-pillar disposed in spaced relationship with one another to define an enlarged opening extending therebetween. A roof rail extends between the A-pillar and the C -pillar to define a roof rail cavity. A reinforcement tube extends within the roof rail cavity between a first tube end disposed adjacent the A-pillar and a second tube end disposed adjacent the C-pillar for improving stiffness and crash performance of the b-pillarless door frame. Inclusion of the reinforcement tube within the roof rail of the door frame advantageously improves performance, such that the door frame can meet the targets for stiffness and the requirements for crash performance without the need for a B-pillar.
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p. ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
B62D 27/02 - Assemblages entre sous-ensembles de la carrosserie rigides
E05B 83/38 - Serrures pour portières passagers ou similaire pour véhicules sans montant central, c.-à-d. des véhicules où la porte avant et la porte arrière s’engagent l’une dans l’autre en position fermée
40.
COATED STEEL, HOT STAMPING PARTS FORMED THEREFROM, AND HOT STAMPING METHOD
A method of manufacturing a steel part, for example a part designed for use in a vehicle, is provided. The method includes applying an Al-Si coating to a blank formed of steel. The method further includes applying an iron-based coating to the Al-Si coating. The coated blank is then heated in a roller hearth furnace. During the heating step, the blank is conveyed along a plurality of ceramic rollers from an entrance to an exit of the furnace. The heating step typically includes heating the coated blank to a temperature ranging from 840° C to 950° C so that the iron from the steel blank and iron from the iron-based coating diffuses into the Al-Si coating and forms a layer of intermetallic compounds. The method then includes stamping the coated blank while the blank is at an elevated temperature to form the part.
C23C 10/28 - Diffusion à l'état solide uniquement d'éléments métalliques ou de silicium dans la couche superficielle de matériaux métalliques au moyen de solides, p. ex. au moyen de poudres, de pâtes
B21D 22/02 - Estampage utilisant des dispositifs ou outils rigides
A vehicle frame includes a front and rear frame module disposed in spaced relationship with one another. A pair of mid rails each extend between a first rail end connected to the front frame module and a second rail end connected to the rear frame module. A plurality of hybrid joints devoid of welds are present for establishing the connected relationship of the first rail end and the second rail end to the respective front or rear frame modules. In a first aspect, the hybrid joints are each comprised of a bolted joint including a plurality of bolts for interconnecting the front and rear frame modules to the mid rails. In a second aspect, the hybrid joints are each comprised of an adhesive joint, either additionally to or separate from the bolted joint, for bonding the front and rear frame modules to the mid rails with adhesive.
A method for forming a member for use in an automobile is provided. The method comprises providing uncoated steel to a furnace; heating the steel above its austenitization temperature; shaping the steel while cooling it to provide the steel with a desired shape and strength of the member; cutting the steel to further shape it; degreasing the shaped and cut steel; and electrogalvanizing a zinc-based layer on the degreased and shaped steel.
C23F 17/00 - Procédés à étapes multiples pour le traitement de surface de matériaux métalliques utilisant au moins un procédé couvert par la classe et au moins un procédé couvert soit par la sous-classe , soit par la sous-classe , soit par la classe
B21D 53/88 - Fabrication d'autres objets particuliers d'autres parties de véhicules, p. ex. capots, garde-boue
B23P 25/00 - Traitement auxiliaire des pièces, avant ou pendant les opérations d'usinage, afin de faciliter l'action de l'outil ou d'obtenir pour les pièces l'état final désiré, p. ex. la réduction des contraintes internes
C21D 1/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs généraux pour le traitement thermique, p. ex. recuit, durcissement, trempe ou revenu
C23G 1/02 - Nettoyage ou décapage de matériaux métalliques au moyen de solutions ou de sels fondus avec des solutions acides
C25D 3/22 - Dépôt électrochimiqueBains utilisés à partir de solutions de zinc
43.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DE-COATING COMPONENTS WITH A LASER
A method for processing a vehicle component. The method includes applying an upper coating to the vehicle component. The method also includes identifying at least one fastener region of the vehicle component at which a fastener is located. The method also includes de-coating the upper coating from the at least one fastener region with a laser.
A vehicle member assembly comprises a closed cross-section beam portion, and at least one open-section beam portion. Trim edge laser weld joints connect a pair of opposing, spaced legs of the open-section beam portion to opposite sides of the closed cross-section beam portion. Another vehicle member assembly comprises a single metal sheet roll formed to form two adjacent beam portions. For each of the beam portions, a second side wall (a) contacts and overlaps a first side wall of the other of the beam portions, and (b) has a terminal edge terminating at a location along the first side wall of the other of the beam portions. A trim edge laser weld joint connects the terminal edge of each of the second side walls to the contacted first side wall of the other beam portion at the location along the first side wall.
B21C 37/08 - Fabrication de tubes à joints soudés ou brasés
B21D 5/08 - Cintrage des tôles le long de lignes droites, p. ex. pour former un pli simple par un procédé d'étirage dans lequel les pièces à travailler sont mises en forme par passage entre des matrices ou des rouleaux, p. ex. fabrication de profilés utilisant des rouleaux de formage
B23K 26/242 - Soudure en angle, c.-à-d. soudure de section essentiellement triangulaire joignant deux parties
B23K 26/262 - Soudage de joints continus rectilignes de joints longitudinaux de tubes
B60R 19/18 - Moyens pour absorber le choc situés à l'intérieur du pare-chocs
B62D 21/02 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comprenant des éléments d'armature disposés longitudinalement ou transversalement
An assembly for connecting two components including at least one first component and at least one second component overlying the at least one first component. The at least one first component defines at least one first bore and the at least one second component defines at least one second bore in alignment with the first bore. At least one positive location screw extends into the at least one first bore and the at least one second bore and connects the at least one first component to the at least one second component. The positive location screw has a dowel portion and a fastening portion, wherein the dowel portion is configured to have an interference fit in at least one of the first and second bores and wherein the fastening portion is configured to be threadedly coupled to at least one of the first and second bores.
F16B 19/02 - Chevilles ou manchons pour positionner les parties de machines, p. ex. goupilles coniques à encoche, goupilles de montage, manchons, bagues excentriques d'ajustement
A skateboard chassis assembly for an electric vehicle includes a frame extending from a front end to a rear end and including a central portion defining a central pocket. A front bumper is connected to the front end and a rear bumper is connected to the rear end. A battery housing is at least partially located in the central pocket. The central portion of the frame includes a pair of central longitudinal members extending in spaced relationship with one another and at least one central cross member extending transversely between the pair of central longitudinal members to establish a structural load path for the electric vehicle, and enable the elimination of redundant features from a corresponding body-in-white structure.
B62D 21/02 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comprenant des éléments d'armature disposés longitudinalement ou transversalement
B60K 1/04 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques des dispositifs d'emmagasinage de l'énergie électrique pour la propulsion
B60K 7/00 - Disposition du moteur dans ou jouxtant une roue motrice
B60R 19/02 - Pare-chocs, c.-à-d. éléments pour recevoir ou absorber les chocs pour protéger les véhicules ou dévier les chocs provenant d'autres véhicules ou objets
B62D 21/11 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée avec des moyens élastiques pour la suspension
A reservoir assembly includes one or more pressure vessels each having a non-circular cross-sectional shape including a rounded rectangle having four generally flat sides with rounded corners. The pressure vessels may be formed of extruded metal, such as aluminum, and have a generally constant cross-section. The pressure vessels include stiffening ribs and varying wall thicknesses to improve strength and to minimize stresses when pressurized, such as during operation when filled with compressed gas. The stiffening ribs meet in the center of each of the pressure vessels and divide the interior volumes into four equal sections. A cap of stamped aluminum is fitted and fully welded to enclose each end of the pressure vessels. One or both of the caps on each of the pressure vessels has a pressure fitting. Two or more pressure vessels extend parallel to one another and are attached together to form the reservoir assembly.
F17C 1/14 - Récipients sous pression, p. ex. bouteilles de gaz, réservoirs de gaz, cartouches échangeables en aluminiumRécipients sous pression, p. ex. bouteilles de gaz, réservoirs de gaz, cartouches échangeables en acier amagnétique
F17C 1/08 - Renforcements faisant corps, p. ex. nervures
F17C 13/06 - Fermetures, p. ex. couvercles, organes frangibles
48.
COOLING PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR A BATTERY TRAY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME
A cooling plate assembly for cooling at least one battery module in a battery tray includes a first plate and a second plate disposed in stacked relationship with one another to collectively define a cooling channel extending therebetween. An adhesive is disposed between the first and second plate and extends along at least a portion of the cooling channel for structurally bonding the first and second plates to one another. At least one mechanical fixation is disposed adjacent the adhesive and extends between the first and second plates for maintaining a position of the first and second plates during a curing of the adhesive. A method of manufacturing the cooling plate assembly is also disclosed.
A method of manufacturing a reinforced aluminum part, such as a part for a vehicle, from a reinforced blank is provided. The method includes forming the reinforced blank by friction stir welding, spot welding, or laser welding a reinforcement patch to a base. Both the reinforcement patch and the base are formed of aluminum or aluminum alloy. After the welding step, the method includes warm forming or hot forming the reinforced blank in a die to form the reinforced part. The base and the reinforcement patch are formed in a single step, which reduces amount of equipment and time required to manufacture the reinforced part.
B21D 39/00 - Utilisation de procédés permettant d'assembler des objets ou des parties d'objets, p. ex. revêtement par des tôles, autrement que par placageDispositifs de mandrinage des tubes
B21D 39/03 - Utilisation de procédés permettant d'assembler des objets ou des parties d'objets, p. ex. revêtement par des tôles, autrement que par placageDispositifs de mandrinage des tubes des tôles autrement que par pliage
An electric machine includes a stator, a rotor configured to rotate about an axis, and a housing surrounding the rotor and the stator. The housing includes an end cap at an axial end of the electric machine. The housing encloses an end space between the rotor and the end cap. The electric machine also includes a nozzle disposed within the end space and configured to discharge a cooling fluid into the end space in a direction tangential to the rotation of the rotor. The cooling fluid may include liquid, such as oil. The electric machine may be an induction machine or a synchronous machine. The nozzle may include an inlet tube that extends through the end cap. The electric machine may include two end spaces on opposite ends of the rotor, with one or more nozzles located in each of the two end spaces.
H02K 5/20 - Enveloppes ou enceintes caractérisées par leur configuration, leur forme ou leur construction avec des canaux ou des conduits pour la circulation d'un agent de refroidissement
An improved aluminum alloy for casting into a component, such as a vehicle component, is provided. The improved aluminum alloy includes at least 80 wt. % aluminum; 6.0 to 8.0 wt. % silicon; 1.0 to 2.0 wt. % zinc; 0.10 to 0.6 wt. % magnesium; 0.1 to 0.60 wt. % copper; 0.20. to 0.60 wt. % manganese; up to 0.25 wt. % iron; 0.015 wt. % to 0.03 wt. % strontium; and up to 0.15 wt. % titanium, based on the total weight of the improved aluminum alloy. This improved aluminum alloy can be formed by combining recycled aluminum or recycled aluminum alloy with at least one additional element. The cast component formed of the improved aluminum alloy has a yield strength of 120 MPa to 130 MPa and an elongation of 8% to 16%, depending on flow length, when the cast component is in the as-cast (F temper) condition.
C22C 21/02 - Alliages à base d'aluminium avec le silicium comme second constituant majeur
B22D 21/00 - Coulée de métaux non ferreux ou de composés métalliques, dans la mesure où leurs propriétés métallurgiques affectent le procédé de couléeUtilisation de compositions appropriées
C22C 1/02 - Fabrication des alliages non ferreux par fusion
C22C 1/03 - Fabrication des alliages non ferreux par fusion utilisant des alliages-mères
An autonomous vehicle assembly comprises a chassis assembly and a storage assembly. The chassis assembly includes a front chassis module and a rear chassis module that are selectively connectable to one another. The front chassis module includes a front wheel and an EBS assembly for steering the front wheel and the rear chassis module includes a rear wheel and a propulsion assembly for driving the rear wheel. An autonomous driving module is selectively connected to the chassis assembly and independently in communication with the EBS assembly and the propulsion assembly.
B60K 7/00 - Disposition du moteur dans ou jouxtant une roue motrice
B60R 5/00 - Compartiments, à l'intérieur du véhicule, principalement destinés ou suffisamment spacieux pour loger des malles, des valises ou des objets analogues
B60W 60/00 - Systèmes d’aide à la conduite spécialement adaptés aux véhicules routiers autonomes
E05F 15/689 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants à coulissement vertical spécialement adaptés aux fenêtres de véhicule
A system and method for manufacturing a metal component, for example a steel or aluminum component for a vehicle, is provided. The system include a plurality of die stations in a production line. One of the die stations includes an upper drawing die and a lower drawing die design to both draw and trim a metal blank, preferably in the same die stroke, to form the metal component having a desired shape. The metal component can be transferred to additional die stations to remove the scrap and for additional processing, such as rough trimming, trimming with a cam, or flanging. Trimming the metal blank during the drawing step can eliminate additional die stations and allows a cam to more easily trim the metal component at another die station.
A system and method for heating a metal blank during a hot stamping process, for example as steel blank used to form a vehicle component, is provided. The metal blank includes a main portion formed of steel and a patch portion formed of a metal which is different from the steel of the main portion to provide additional strength. The patch portion may not be at a temperature sufficient for hot stamping upon exiting a furnace. Thus, the method includes induction heating the patch portion while quickly transferring the metal blank from the furnace to a hot stamping press. Induction heaters are preferably connected to an end of arm tooling on a robot that transfers the metal blank from the furnace to the hot stamping press. The induction heating and transferring step occur simultaneous and have a duration of approximately 6 seconds.
An automated inspection system comprises a camera configured to capture an image of a subject item, and a processor in communication with the camera and programmed to recognize the subject item in the image. The processor is configured to determine, from the image, the presence, location, or other properties of a feature of the subject item. The processor may present an augmented reality display as an overlay onto a live image of the subject item. The system may include a portable computing device including the camera and a display screen presenting the augmented reality display with one or more overlays onto a live image of the subject item. The overlays may include icons indicating a feature being recognized as being present and non-defective, or an error icon indicating a missing or defective feature. The portable computing device may include an internal illuminator and/or an external illuminator.
A method for welding blanks into a component such as a door ring, including providing first and second fixture subassemblies being at least partially moveable relative to one another. The method also includes positioning first and second blanks on the fixture subassemblies, and welding first and second components of the at least one of the first and second blanks to one another to form at least one of the first and second blanks. The method also includes fixing the first and second blanks to the first and second fixture subassemblies, and cutting adjacent edges of the first blank and the second blank along parallel lines. The method also includes moving at least part of one of the fixture assemblies toward the other until first and second sheared edges of the first and second blanks abut one another, and welding the first and second sheared edges to one another.
B23K 26/38 - Enlèvement de matière par perçage ou découpage
B23K 37/04 - Dispositifs ou procédés auxiliaires non spécialement adaptés à un procédé couvert par un seul des autres groupes principaux de la présente sous-classe pour maintenir ou mettre en position les pièces
B23K 101/00 - Objets fabriqués par brasage, soudage ou découpage
A cooling insert for a die, such as a distributor for a high pressure die casting assembly, and a method of manufacturing the cooling insert, is provided. The cooling insert can be formed of H13 tool steel and is manufactured using an investment casting process, for example, a process which uses a printed investment casting shell. The cooling insert includes complex cooling channels to improve cooling and reduce the duration of the casting process.
B22D 17/22 - Moules métalliquesPlaques de moulesSupports de moulesÉquipement de refroidissement des moulesAccessoires pour l'extraction et l'éjection des pièces hors du moule
A method for analyzing a cross-section of a joint includes: capturing, using a camera, an image of the cross-section of the joint; analyzing, using one or more neural networks, the image of the cross-section of the joint to classify two or more body segments that comprise the joint; isolating, using the one or more neural networks, the body segments of the joint; reassembling the body segments to form an assembled image of the joint; identifying key points in the assembled image of the joint; and measuring, using the key points, a value for a characteristic of the joint. A system for automated sectional analysis of a joint is also provided.
B23K 31/00 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux
B23K 31/02 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux relatifs au brasage ou au soudage
59.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING VEHICLE TRACTION TORQUE USING A DUAL EXTENDED KALMAN FILTER
A method of calculating traction torque of a tire of a vehicle includes calculating a parameter vector using a first extended Kalman filter, calculating a state vector using a second extended Kalman filter, and calculating the longitudinal stiffness as a function of the parameter vector and the state vector. A method for computing traction torque of a vehicle includes computing the longitudinal stiffness of the tire using the first and second extended Kalman filters, and computing the traction torque as a function of the longitudinal stiffness of the tire and a linear speed difference between a tire speed of the tire and a vehicle longitudinal speed.
G01L 5/13 - Appareils ou procédés pour la mesure des forces, du travail, de la puissance mécanique ou du couple, spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques pour la mesure de la puissance de traction ou propulsive des véhicules
60.
FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE WITH A DETACHABLE PILLAR
A method and system for making a frame assembly of a vehicle is provided. The method includes providing a roof region panel and a floor region panel of the frame, with the roof region panel and floor region panel positioned in spaced relationship with one another. The method also includes connecting at least one pillar to the roof region panel and the floor region panel after installation of at least one component in an interior of the frame assembly
A method for operating a motor drive to supply power to an electric motor comprises: measuring at least one phase current in the electric motor; measuring a rotational speed of the electric motor; adjusting, based on the rotational speed of the electric motor, at least one observer gain coefficient of an observer gain matrix of a Luenberger Current Observer (LCO); and determining, using the LCO, an estimated motor current of the electric motor. A motor drive comprises: an inverter operable to supply AC power to an electric motor, a current sensor, a speed sensor, and a controller configured to: adjust, based on the rotational speed of the electric motor, at least one observer gain coefficient of an observer gain matrix of a Luenberger Current Observer (LCO). The controller is also configured to determine, using the LCO, an estimated motor current of the electric motor.
A modular blank die assembly and/or a checking fixture assembly includes a plurality of plastic molded blocks disposed in releasably interlocked relationship with one another to form a modular plastic frame. Each of the plurality of plastic molded blocks include at least one male connector disposed on a first side and at least one female connector disposed on a second side arranged opposite to the first side. The at least one male and female connector have complementary shapes for allowing the plurality of plastic molded blocks to be quickly and easily interconnected with one another to form the modular plastic frame. At least one working component is interconnected to the modular plastic frame to complete production of the blank die assembly or checking fixture assembly.
An improved aluminum alloy for casting into a component, such as a vehicle component, is provided. The aluminum alloy preferably includes at least 80 weight percent (wt. %) aluminum; 9.5 to 11.5 wt. % silicon; 1.5 max wt. % zinc; 0.1 wt. % to 0.6 wt. % magnesium; 0.10 wt. % to 0.60 wt. % copper; 0.2. to 0.6 wt. % manganese; 0.2 wt. % to 0.6 wt. % iron; 0.01 wt. % to 0.07 wt. % strontium; and up to 0.15 wt. % titanium, based on the total weight of the aluminum alloy. This improved aluminum alloy can be formed by combining recycled aluminum or a recycle aluminum alloy with at least one additional element. The cast component formed of the aluminum alloy has a yield strength of 100 to 120 MPa and an elongation of 10% to 20% when the cast component is in the T7 temper condition
C22C 21/02 - Alliages à base d'aluminium avec le silicium comme second constituant majeur
B22D 21/00 - Coulée de métaux non ferreux ou de composés métalliques, dans la mesure où leurs propriétés métallurgiques affectent le procédé de couléeUtilisation de compositions appropriées
C22F 1/00 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid
C22F 1/043 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages d'alliages avec le silicium comme second constituant majeur
A vehicle door system includes doors with a door module attached to a hinge module, which is attached to the vehicle body. The door module includes a latch mechanism configured to engage a striker pin of the vehicle body, with a pawl that pivots to accommodate a misalignment with the striker pin during a door closing operation, with the latch mechanism shifting following engagement with the striker pin. A door check mechanism includes a permanent magnet and a steel plate. Activation of the permanent magnet shifts the steel plate from a closed position to an open position permitting the hinge module to move from a locked position. An interface between doors includes a primary and secondary seal each having a constant cross section, with filler pieces disposed between the door and the secondary seal along a portion of the interface.
E05B 83/38 - Serrures pour portières passagers ou similaire pour véhicules sans montant central, c.-à-d. des véhicules où la porte avant et la porte arrière s’engagent l’une dans l’autre en position fermée
B60J 5/04 - Portes disposées sur les côtés du véhicule
B60J 10/86 - Dispositions pour l'étanchéité spécialement adaptées aux ouvrants, p. ex. aux portes disposées sur l’ouvrant
E05B 81/06 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par le type d´actionneur utilisé électrique par moteurs rotatifs
E05B 81/14 - Serrures de véhicule actionnées par une force motrice caractérisées par la fonction ou les fins des éléments d’actionnement actionnant les cliquets du pêne, p. ex. pour déclencher le pêne
E05D 11/10 - Dispositifs empêchant le mouvement entre éléments de charnières ou de gonds relativement mobiles
E05D 15/34 - Suspensions pour battants portés sur des bras mobiles dans un plan horizontal à deux paires de bras pivotants à battants s'ouvrant parallèlement l'un à l'autre
A weld quality inspection system for indicating a quality of a weld during a welding process on at least one work piece. The weld quality inspection system includes an infrared camera configured to provide visual data of a weld pool. A microphone is configured to provide audio data of an arc of a welder. At least one operational technology (OT) data source is configured to provide OT data. A controller is configured to receive the visual data, the sound data and the OT data to determine if conditions associated with a bad weld are met and to provide feedback to an operator or robot in response to a detection that the conditions are met.
B23K 31/12 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux relatifs à la recherche des propriétés, p. ex. de soudabilité, des matériaux
G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.-à-d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p. ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée [DNC], systèmes d'ateliers flexibles [FMS], systèmes de fabrication intégrés [IMS], productique [CIM]
A casting housing for a vehicle body having an enlarged passenger opening includes a body extending from a first housing end to a second housing end to define a compartment. At least one of a front door pivot-type door motion assembly is disposed within the compartment adjacent the first housing end or a rear door pivot-type door motion assembly is disposed within the compartment adjacent the second housing end, with preferably both disposed within the compartment. The casting housing is attached to the vehicle body, preferably along a lower body side rocker structure, to indirectly attach the front and/or rear door pivot-type door motion assemblies to the vehicle body at any time during manufacture of the vehicle, after which the front and rear doors are attached to the front and rear pivot-type door motion assemblies for pivoting the doors relative to the enlarged door opening between open and closed positions.
B60J 5/04 - Portes disposées sur les côtés du véhicule
E06B 3/36 - Aménagements des battants caractérisés par le genre de mouvementAménagements des battants modèles dans les ouverturesCaractéristiques des battants ou châssis ayant trait uniquement au genre de mouvement du battant pour un seul genre de mouvement avec un axe de rotation vertical unique sur l'un des côtés de l'ouverture, ou tournant dans l'ouverture
B60J 10/86 - Dispositions pour l'étanchéité spécialement adaptées aux ouvrants, p. ex. aux portes disposées sur l’ouvrant
E05B 83/38 - Serrures pour portières passagers ou similaire pour véhicules sans montant central, c.-à-d. des véhicules où la porte avant et la porte arrière s’engagent l’une dans l’autre en position fermée
67.
MULTI-GEARED OR CVT-BASED SYNCHRONOUS RELUCTANCE MACHINE POWERTRAIN ARCHITECTURE
A powertrain system for a vehicle includes a synchronous reluctance machine having a rotor defining a plurality of circumferentially-spaced regions having relatively low reluctance interspaced with regions having relatively high reluctance. A transmission is operatively disposed between the synchronous reluctance machine and one or more wheels. A controller is configured to: determine, for given values of axle torque and output speed, a plurality of different sets of values for a gear ratio of the transmission and for motor speed of the synchronous reluctance machine; determine an optimal set of the plurality of different sets of values for a gear ratio of the transmission and for motor speed of the synchronous reluctance machine; and operate the synchronous reluctance machine and the transmission in accordance with the optimal set of values for a gear ratio of the transmission and for motor speed of the synchronous reluctance machine.
B60L 15/20 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p. ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désiréesAdaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train pour la commande du véhicule ou de son moteur en vue de réaliser des performances désirées, p. ex. vitesse, couple, variation programmée de la vitesse
B60K 17/06 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission du changement de vitesse
H02K 19/10 - Moteurs synchrones pour courant polyphasé
H02K 21/00 - Moteurs synchrones à aimants permanentsGénératrices synchrones à aimants permanents
H02K 7/00 - Dispositions pour la mise en œuvre d'énergie mécanique associées structurellement aux machines dynamo-électriques, p. ex. association structurelle avec des moteurs mécaniques d'entraînement ou des machines dynamo-électriques auxiliaires
68.
AUTOMATIC CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING DEBRIS FROM DIES
An automatic system (10) and method for efficiently cleaning grease and debris from a die (12) is provided, for example, a die (12) which stamps or trims aluminum or steel sheets used to form exterior vehicle body panels and thus should be free of dents and scratches. The system (10) includes multiple stations (22) and die handling arms (18), (20) or a conveyor (28) for moving the die (12) between the multiple stations (22). One of the stations (22) includes a spraying device (26) for cleaning and rinsing the die (12). Another one of the stations (22) includes an air blower (24) for removing loose debris from the die (10) and also for drying the die (10) after the washing step.
A rotor for a wound-field synchronous machine (WFSM) comprises a core having a base with a ring-shaped cross-section extending between an outside surface and an inside surface defining a bore. The rotor also comprises a plurality of field windings spaced apart from one another at regular angular intervals and each extending around the base of the core, adjacent the outside surface and through the bore. Rotor field windings having radial, or spoke configurations are provided. Rotor field windings having V-shaped arrangements, in which two field windings each contribute to the production of each pole, are also provided. Rotors having permanent magnets in addition to field windings are also provided.
An adapter assembly for a robot arm includes: an inner shaft configured to receive a tool supply cable therethrough and configured to attach to the tool supply cable; an outer member disposed annularly around the inner shaft and attached thereto in a telescopic configuration with the inner shaft movable with the tool supply cable between a retracted position and an extended position; and a compression spring configured to bias the inner shaft to the retracted position. A robotic assembly includes: a robotic arm including at least two linkages configured to articulate relative to each other; a tool attached to the robotic arm; a tool supply cable extending along the robotic arm for providing functionality to the tool; and an adapter assembly connected to the robotic arm. The adapter assembly includes a spring bias toward a retracted position, thereby taking-up slack in the tool supply cable.
B25J 19/00 - Accessoires adaptés aux manipulateurs, p. ex. pour contrôler, pour observerDispositifs de sécurité combinés avec les manipulateurs ou spécialement conçus pour être utilisés en association avec ces manipulateurs
A system and method for excising mechanical property samples from a part using a water jet is provided. The method includes generating programs, software, and/or profile data associated with the part; placing the part in a fixture bracket; providing a moving member and a cutting unit; spraying high-pressure water with the cutting unit to remove the samples from the part; and moving the cutting unit and/or the part while spraying the high-pressure water based on the programs, software, and/or profile data associated with the part.
B24C 1/04 - Méthodes d'utilisation de jet abrasif en vue d'effectuer un travail déterminéUtilisation d'équipements auxiliaires liés à ces méthodes pour travailler uniquement certaines parties déterminées, p. ex. pour graver la pierre ou le verre
B26D 5/00 - Dispositions pour manœuvrer et commander les machines ou les dispositifs de coupe, découpage, poinçonnage, perforation ou séparation autrement que par coupe
B26F 3/00 - Séparation par des moyens autres que la coupeAppareillage à cet effet
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
A wave rolling assembly and a process for manufacturing a component for a vehicle using the wave rolling assembly is provided. The process includes conveying a metal coil through a first leveler to present a metal sheet, and conveying the metal sheet through a looping pit. The metal sheet travels from the looping pit to the wave rolling assembly for forming a plurality of waves along the side edges of the metal sheet. The wave rolling assembly stretches the metal sheet. The wave rolling assembly can include a die assembly or a roll forming apparatus. The metal sheet is then conveyed through a second leveler to flatten the metal sheet. The metal sheet is cut into blanks and formed into the finished component in a blanking press and die assembly. Less scrap is generated due to the reduced thickness along the edges and overall increased width of the blanks.
B21D 13/04 - Opérations permettant d'obtenir des tôles, barres ou profilés, à surface ondulée ou sinueuse par laminage
B21D 1/02 - Redressage, remise en forme ou élimination des distorsions locales des tôles ou d'objets déterminés faits à partir de tôlesÉtirage des feuilles métalliques combiné avec le laminage au moyen de rouleaux matriceurs
B21D 13/02 - Opérations permettant d'obtenir des tôles, barres ou profilés, à surface ondulée ou sinueuse par pressage
B21D 53/88 - Fabrication d'autres objets particuliers d'autres parties de véhicules, p. ex. capots, garde-boue
74.
Modular pick-up truck chassis frame structure that maximizes the rechargeable energy storage system package volume for body-on-frame battery electric vehicle architectures introduction
A vehicle frame structure including a pair of elongated mid bay rails with a cross beam extending between rear ends of the pair of mid bay rails. A pair of elongated rear bay rails define an overlapping joint with the pair of elongated mid bay rails, wherein a first pair of reinforcement members connect forward ends of the pair of rear bay rails to the pair of elongated mid bay rails and a second pair of reinforcement members connect rearward ends of the pair of mid bay rails to the pair of elongated rear bay rails.
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p. ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
B60K 1/04 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques des dispositifs d'emmagasinage de l'énergie électrique pour la propulsion
B62D 21/02 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comprenant des éléments d'armature disposés longitudinalement ou transversalement
B62D 21/09 - Moyens pour le montage des surfaces d'appui pour la charge
75.
METHOD OF FORMING VEHICLE PARTS USING WELDED BLANKS
A method of simultaneously forming a plurality of vehicle parts includes placing a common welded blank having a first portion joined to a second portion via a weld into a die set, and then simultaneously forming a first part in the first portion of the common welded blank and a second part in the second portion of the common welded blank. The first portion of the common welded blank can have a first thickness being different than a second thickness of said second portion and/or comprised of a first material grade being different than a second material grade of the second portion to simultaneously form the first and second parts with different thicknesses and/or different material grades. In an arrangement, each of the first and second portions can be shaped to be approximate halves of the overall common welded blank for simultaneously forming complementary parts.
B21D 53/88 - Fabrication d'autres objets particuliers d'autres parties de véhicules, p. ex. capots, garde-boue
B21C 37/02 - Fabrication de tôles, barres, fils, tubes ou profilés métalliques ou de produits semi-finis similaires, non prévue ailleursFabrication de tubes de forme particulière des tôles
B21D 22/02 - Estampage utilisant des dispositifs ou outils rigides
B21D 28/06 - Fabrication de plusieurs pièces à partir d'un même flanTravail sans production de déchets
B23K 26/323 - Assemblage tenant compte des propriétés du matériau concerné faisant intervenir des parties faites de matériaux métalliques dissemblables
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
automobile oil pans; transaxles; transfer cases; differentials; torque transfer couplings for machines; power take-off units; clutch pistons for engines; oil dams; flexplates; accessory drives; driveline parts; hydraulic valve actuators; pneumatic valve actuators for HVAC systems; actuators for interior mirror adjustment; actuators for active bend lighting; tooling for the production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies Manufacture of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; manufacture of tools for the production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies Radar apparatus; radar object detectors for use on vehicles; lidar apparatus; laser object detectors for use on vehicles; lasers for measuring; electronic proximity sensors and switches; electronic controllers for vehicle driving assistance; control units for automated and semi-automated driving of vehicles; advanced driver assistance systems for vehicles comprised of adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and controls, blind spot detection warning and controls, and accident and collision mitigating warning and controls; computer hardware for use in connection with advanced driver assistance systems; downloadable computer software and computer hardware for the control, operation, steering, and monitoring of vehicles; downloadable computer software and computer hardware for enabling object detection, object classification, and high definition mapping; downloadable computer software and computer hardware for performing data acquisition and data analytics; downloadable computer software and computer hardware for collecting and analyzing data generated by vehicle sensors and external sources; downloadable computer software and computer hardware for transmission of data within a vehicle and for communications between and among vehicles and a cloud-based platform; downloadable computer software and computer hardware for controlling vehicle communications networks; downloadable computer software and computer hardware for enabling interaction and interface between vehicles and mobile devices; downloadable computer software for coordinating transportation, freight, and delivery services by automated vehicles; downloadable computer software for vehicle fleet management; downloadable computer software for vehicle navigation; navigation apparatus for vehicles; global positioning system (GPS) apparatus Vehicle lighting, namely, headlamps, fog lamps, tail lamps, daytime running lamps, license plate lamps, center high mounted stop lamps Front axle drives for vehicles; rear axle drives for vehicles; vehicle parts, namely, transfer cases; land vehicle parts, namely, differentials; transaxles; vehicle parts, components, and assemblies, namely, decklids, namely trunk lids and pillar appliques, door surround and roof drip moldings, window surround modules, door seals, inner and outer belt seals, glass run channels, quarter windows, body side moldings, roof ditch moldings, wheel opening moldings, rocker panels, claddings, spoilers, grilles, roof racks, roof rails, running boards, body panels, fenders, door panels, quarter panels, manual and power truck sliding windows, seats, front and rear seat structural parts, seat recliner assemblies, seat adjuster assemblies, head restraints, bolsters, armrests, door modules, window systems, exterior and interior door handles, power sliding doors, power liftgates, power decklids, namely trunk lids, pedals, door latches, hood latches, decklid latches, tailgate latches, liftgate latches, door hinges, decklid hinges, hood hinges, hood rods, door rods, torsion rods, strikers, structural door modules, hardware trim modules, integrated trim modules, liftgate and tailgate modules, complete mid door modules, single rail cable and drum systems, dual rail cable and drum systems, softtops, hardtops, retractable hardtops, modular tops, exterior mirrors, interior mirrors, overhead consoles, doors, hoods, decklids, liftgates, tailgates, roof panels, pillars, body side panels, side panels, floor pans, bumpers, bumper beams, door intrusion beams, shock towers, upper body pillars, engine cradles, radiator supports, frames, sub-frames, frame rails, complete chassis modules, suspension links, control arms, and twist axles Business management relating to vehicles; tracking, locating, and monitoring of vehicles for commercial purposes; compilation of information into computer databases Vehicle routing by computer on data networks; Transportation of passengers; passenger transportation services, namely, travel by automated vehicles; passenger transportation services, namely, coordinating the pickup and drop-off of passengers at designated or directed locations by land; transportation of passengers by vehicle through a network of transportation providers; shipping and delivery services, namely, pickup, transportation, and delivery of goods by various modes of transportation; transportation services, namely, providing temporary use of motor vehicles; ride sharing services in the nature of bicycle sharing services; car sharing services; leasing of vehicles; rental of vehicles Design and engineering of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; design and engineering of tools for the production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; design, development, and engineering of advanced driver assistance systems, semi-automated driving systems, and automated driving systems; monitoring of computer systems by remote access to ensure proper functioning; technical research in the fields of advanced driver assistance systems, semiautomated driving systems, and automated driving systems; vehicle roadworthiness testing;; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for the control, operation, steering, and monitoring of vehicles; Providing temporary use of on-line non- downloadable computer software for enabling object detection, object classification, and high definition mapping; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for performing data acquisition and data analytics; Providing temporary use of on-line non- downloadable computer software for collecting and analyzing data generated by vehicle sensors and external sources; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for transmission of data within a vehicle and for communications between and among vehicles and a cloud-based platform; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for controlling vehicle communications networks; Providing temporary use of on-line non- downloadable computer software for enabling interaction and interface between vehicles and mobile devices; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for coordinating transportation, freight, and delivery services by automated vehicles; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for vehicle fleet management; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for vehicle navigation, navigation apparatus for vehicles and global positioning system (GPS) apparatus
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Front axle drives, rear axle drives, oil pans, transmissions, transaxles, transfer cases, differentials, torque transfer couplings, power take-off units, clutch modules, clutch housings, clutch pistons, oil dams, flexplates, shafts, gears, accessory drives, driveline parts, actuators, actuators for HVAC systems, actuators for interior mirror adjustment, actuators for active bend lighting; tooling for the production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies. Radar apparatus; radar object detectors for use on vehicles; lidar apparatus; laser object detectors for use on vehicles; lasers for measuring; electronic proximity sensors and switches; electronic controllers for vehicle driving assistance; control units for automated and semi-automated driving of vehicles; advanced driver assistance systems for vehicles, namely, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and controls, blind spot detection warning and controls, and accident and collision mitigating warning and controls; computer software and computer hardware for use in connection with advanced driver assistance systems; computer software and computer hardware for the control, operation, steering, and monitoring of vehicles; computer software and computer hardware for enabling object detection, object classification, and high definition mapping; computer software and computer hardware for performing data acquisition and data analytics; computer software and computer hardware for collecting and analyzing data generated by vehicle sensors and external sources; computer software and computer hardware for transmission of data within a vehicle and for communications between and among vehicles and a cloud-based platform; computer software and computer hardware for controlling vehicle communications networks; computer software and computer hardware for enabling interaction and interface between vehicles and mobile devices; computer software for coordinating transportation, freight, and delivery services by automated vehicles; computer software for vehicle fleet management; computer software for vehicle navigation; navigation apparatus for vehicles; global positioning system [GPS] apparatus; infotainment systems for vehicles. Vehicle lighting, namely, headlamps, fog lamps, tail lamps, daytime running lamps, license plate lamps, center high mounted stop lamps. Vehicle parts, components, and assemblies, namely, front and rear end fascias, belt moldings, windshield moldings, decklid and pillar appliques, door surround and roof drip moldings, window surround modules, door seals, inner and outer belt seals, glass run channels, quarter windows, body side moldings, roof ditch moldings, wheel opening moldings; Vehicle parts, components, and assemblies, namely, rocker panels, claddings, spoilers, grilles, roof racks, roof rails, running boards, body panels, fenders, door panels, quarter panels, manual and power truck sliding windows, seats, front and rear seat structural parts, seat recliner assemblies, seat adjuster assemblies, head restraints, bolsters, armrests, door modules, window systems, exterior and interior door handles; Vehicle parts, components, and assemblies, namely, power sliding doors, power liftgates, power decklids, pedals, door latches, hood latches, decklid latches, tailgate latches, liftgate latches, door hinges, decklid hinges, hood hinges, hood rods, door rods, torsion rods, strikers, structural door modules, hardware trim modules, integrated trim modules, liftgate and tailgate modules, complete mid door modules; Vehicle parts, components, and assemblies, namely, single rail cable and drum systems, dual rail cable and drum systems, softtops, hardtops, retractable hardtops, modular tops, exterior mirrors, interior mirrors, overhead consoles, doors, hoods, decklids, liftgates, tailgates, roof panels, pillars; Vehicle parts, components, and assemblies, namely, body side panels, side panels, floor pans, bumpers, bumper beams, door intrusion beams, shock towers, upper body pillars, engine cradles, radiator supports, frames, sub-frames, frame rails, complete chassis modules, suspension links, control arms, and twist axles. Business management relating to vehicles; tracking, locating, and monitoring of vehicles for commercial purposes; compilation of information into computer databases. Transportation of passengers; passenger transportation services, namely, travel by automated vehicles; passenger transportation services, namely, coordinating the pickup and drop-off of passengers at designated or directed locations by land; transportation of passengers by vehicle through a network of transportation providers; shipping and delivery services, namely, pickup, transportation, and delivery of goods by various modes of transportation; transportation services, namely, providing temporary use of vehicles; ride sharing services; car sharing services; leasing of vehicles; rental of vehicles; vehicle routing by computer on data networks. Manufacture of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; manufacture of tooling for the production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies. Design and engineering of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; design and engineering of tooling for the production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; design and development of computer software and computer hardware; design, development, and engineering of advanced driver assistance systems, semi-automated driving systems, and automated driving systems; computer programming; maintenance and updating of computer software; monitoring of computer systems by remote access to ensure proper functioning; research and development; technical research in the fields of advanced driver assistance systems, semi-automated driving systems, and automated driving systems; vehicle roadworthiness testing.
79.
LOW-INDUCTIVE BUS BAR WITH DUAL-SIDED WELDING CONNECTION
A power module for an electrified vehicle includes a direct current (DC) bus assembly configured to be energized with a high-voltage DC power and including a positive bus bar and a negative bus bar stacked one over the other with a separator of electrically insulating material disposed between the positive bus bar and the negative bus bar to provide electrical isolation therebetween. The power module further includes a first conductor tab of a capacitor overlying a flat upper surface of an upper one of the positive bus bar and the negative bus bar and joined thereto by laser welding, and a second conductor tab of the capacitor disposed below a flat lower surface of a lower one of the positive bus bar and the negative bus bar and joined thereto by laser welding.
An electric machine includes a stator, a rotor, and a housing surrounding the rotor and the stator. The housing includes a jacket having a tubular shape disposed circumferentially around the stator. The jacket defines a central passage extending circumferentially around at least a portion of the stator and configured to convey a cooling fluid therethrough. The jacket extends axially beyond the stator and defines an end passage extending circumferentially therethrough. The housing further defines a transfer passage spaced apart from an inlet port by a first rotational separation around the tubular shape of the jacket. The transfer passage provides for coolant flow from the central passage to the end passage. The housing further includes an end cap and encloses an end space between the rotor and the end cap. A nozzle is configured to discharge the cooling fluid from the end passage and into the end space.
H02K 5/20 - Enveloppes ou enceintes caractérisées par leur configuration, leur forme ou leur construction avec des canaux ou des conduits pour la circulation d'un agent de refroidissement
H02K 9/19 - Dispositions de refroidissement ou de ventilation pour machines avec enveloppe fermée et circuit fermé de refroidissement utilisant un agent de refroidissement liquide, p. ex. de l'huile
H02K 9/12 - Dispositions de refroidissement ou de ventilation par un agent de refroidissement gazeux circulant en circuit fermé, dont une partie est à l'extérieur de l'enveloppe de la machine dans lesquels l'agent de refroidissement circule librement à l'intérieur de l'enveloppe
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Front axle drives; rear axle drives; oil pans; transmissions; transaxles; transfer cases; differentials; torque transfer couplings; power take-off units; clutch modules; clutch housings; clutch pistons; oil dams; flexplates; shafts; gears; accessory drives; driveline parts; actuators; actuators for HVAC systems; actuators for interior mirror adjustment; actuators for active bend lighting; tooling for the production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies.
(2) Radar apparatus; radar object detectors for use on vehicles; lidar apparatus; laser object detectors for use on vehicles; lasers for measuring; electronic proximity sensors and switches; electronic controllers for vehicle driving assistance; control units for automated and semi-automated driving of vehicles; advanced driver assistance systems for vehicles, namely, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and controls, blind spot detection warning and controls, and accident and collision mitigating warning and controls; computer software and computer hardware for use in connection with advanced driver assistance systems; computer software and computer hardware for the control, operation, steering, and monitoring of vehicles; computer software and computer hardware for enabling object detection, object classification, and high definition mapping; computer software and computer hardware for performing data acquisition and data analytics; computer software and computer hardware for collecting and analyzing data generated by vehicle sensors and external sources; computer software and computer hardware for transmission of data within a vehicle and for communications between and among vehicles and a cloud-based platform; computer software and computer hardware for controlling vehicle communications networks; computer software and computer hardware for enabling interaction and interface between vehicles and mobile devices; computer software for coordinating transportation, freight, and delivery services by automated vehicles; computer software for vehicle fleet management; computer software for vehicle navigation; navigation apparatus for vehicles; global positioning system (GPS) apparatus; infotainment systems for vehicles.
(3) Vehicle lighting, namely, headlamps, fog lamps, tail lamps, daytime running lamps, license plate lamps, center high mounted stop lamps.
(4) Vehicle parts, components, and assemblies, namely, front and rear end fascias, belt moldings, windshield moldings, decklid and pillar appliques, door surround and roof drip moldings, window surround modules, door seals, inner and outer belt seals, glass run channels, quarter windows, body side moldings, roof ditch moldings, wheel opening moldings, rocker panels, claddings, spoilers, grilles, roof racks, roof rails, running boards, body panels, fenders, door panels, quarter panels, manual and power truck sliding windows, seats, front and rear seat structural parts, seat recliner assemblies, seat adjuster assemblies, head restraints, bolsters, armrests, door modules, window systems, exterior and interior door handles, power sliding doors, power liftgates, power decklids, pedals, door latches, hood latches, decklid latches, tailgate latches, liftgate latches, door hinges, decklid hinges, hood hinges, hood rods, door rods, torsion rods, strikers, structural door modules, hardware trim modules, integrated trim modules, liftgate and tailgate modules, complete mid door modules, single rail cable and drum systems, dual rail cable and drum systems, softtops, hardtops, retractable hardtops, modular tops, exterior mirrors, interior mirrors, overhead consoles, doors, hoods, decklids, liftgates, tailgates, roof panels, pillars, body side panels, side panels, floor pans, bumpers, bumper beams, door intrusion beams, shock towers, upper body pillars, engine cradles, radiator supports, frames, sub-frames, frame rails, complete chassis modules, suspension links, control arms, and twist axles. (1) Business management relating to vehicles; tracking, locating, and monitoring of vehicles for commercial purposes; vehicle routing by computer on data networks; compilation of information into computer databases.
(2) Transportation of passengers; passenger transportation services, namely, travel by automated vehicles; passenger transportation services, namely, coordinating the pickup and drop-off of passengers at designated or directed locations by land; transportation of passengers by vehicle through a network of transportation providers; shipping and delivery services, namely, pickup, transportation, and delivery of goods by various modes of transportation; transportation services, namely, providing temporary use of vehicles; ride sharing services; car sharing services; leasing of vehicles; rental of vehicles.
(3) Manufacture of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; manufacture of tooling for the production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies.
(4) Design and engineering of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; design and engineering of tooling for the production of vehicle parts, components, and assemblies; design and development of computer software and computer hardware; design, development, and engineering of advanced driver assistance systems, semi-automated driving systems, and automated driving systems; computer programming; maintenance and updating of computer software; monitoring of computer systems by remote access to ensure proper functioning; research and development; technical research in the fields of advanced driver assistance systems, semi-automated driving systems, and automated driving systems; vehicle roadworthiness testing.
A method of testing a weld joint includes: preparing a part that includes at least one weld joint which joins at least two metal components with one another; machining at least one hole in the at least one weld joint; inserting, into the at least one port hole, a probe that includes a mirror attached to a camera; and reflecting an image of the weld joint off of the minor and to the camera while the probe is inserted into the at least one port hole. A method of analyzing a weld joint includes: machining a port hole in the weld joint; etching the weld joint; inserting a probe into the port hole, the probe including a minor; reflecting an image of the weld joint off of the mirror towards a camera; capturing the image with the camera; and analyzing the weld joint using the image captured by the camera.
A method of making a part is provided. The method includes the step of welding at least two work pieces together to form a weld joint which contains at least one silicate island. The method proceeds with the step of laser cleaning the weld joint to remove at least a portion of the at least one silicate island from a top surface of the weld joint.
Permanent magnet (PM) flux strength in a permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM) can be affected by operating conditions including thermal, mechanical, environmental and electrical stresses. Reduced flux strength, also called demagnetization, can lead to the degradation of the efficiency, performance and reliability of the machine and the drive system. A reliable PM strength, PM flux linkage, PM SOH, PM demagnetization detection method using the same inverter (i.e. motor drive) used to operate the PMSM is provided. The method comprises applying phase voltages to each of a plurality of motor leads of the PMSM with the PMSM at a stand-still condition; measuring current in each of the plurality of motor leads of the PMSM while applying the phase voltages thereto; and determining at least one of flux linkage, PM strength, PM SoH, or PM demagnetization based on a value of the current in at least one of the motor leads.
A method for estimating a tire-road friction coefficient in a vehicle includes: determining a derivative of slip ratio based on a wheel speed and at least one acceleration signal; determining a standard deviation of the derivative of slip ratio; calculating a circle having a radius based on the standard deviation of the derivative of slip ratio; and mapping a radius of the circle to points of a given dataset to determine an estimate of the tire-road friction coefficient. The at least one acceleration signal may include a longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle. The derivative of slip ratio may be further calculated based on an angular wheel speed, a derivative of the angular wheel speed, and an effective tire radius, and the longitudinal acceleration.
B60W 40/068 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conditions ambiantes liés à l'état de la route coefficient de friction de la route
B60W 40/064 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conditions ambiantes liés à l'état de la route degré d'adhérence
B60W 40/06 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conditions ambiantes liés à l'état de la route
B60W 40/10 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés au mouvement du véhicule
B60T 8/172 - Détermination des paramètres de commande utilisés pour la régulation, p. ex. par des calculs impliquant des paramètres mesurés ou détectés
An electronic assembly includes: a printed circuit board having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; a heat-generating component disposed on the first surface of the printed circuit board; and a thermal wick assembly including a wick of liquid-permeable material and disposed on the second surface of the printed circuit board aligned with the heat-generating component and in thermal communication therewith. A hollow heatsink assembly surrounds the thermal wick assembly. A refrigerant material is disposed in the hollow heatsink assembly and configured to change between a liquid phase and a vapor phase to convey heat away from the thermal wick assembly. A method of forming an electronic assembly with a heat sink is also provided.
H01L 23/427 - Refroidissement par changement d'état, p. ex. caloducs
F21V 29/51 - Dispositions de refroidissement par condensation ou évaporation d’un fluide, p. ex. tubes caloporteurs
F28D 15/02 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur dans lesquels l'agent intermédiaire de transfert de chaleur en tubes fermés passe dans ou à travers les parois des canalisations dans lesquels l'agent se condense et s'évapore, p. ex. tubes caloporteurs
F28D 15/04 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur dans lesquels l'agent intermédiaire de transfert de chaleur en tubes fermés passe dans ou à travers les parois des canalisations dans lesquels l'agent se condense et s'évapore, p. ex. tubes caloporteurs avec des tubes ayant une structure capillaire
A battery housing for an automobile includes a lower tub, and an upper cover is disposed on the lower tub to collectively define an internal cavity. At least one battery module is disposed in the internal cavity and enclosed between the lower tub and the upper cover. At least one of the lower tub or the upper cover is formed as a one-piece stamped component. In a preferred arrangement, both of the lower tub and the upper cover of the battery housing are each formed as one-piece stamped components to provide a sealed design for the resultant battery housing.
An exterior vehicle component includes an exterior mirror, a camera, and a lens array. The lens array includes a first optical element and a second optical element, each providing a different field-of-view. At least one of the camera or the lens array is movable relative to the other one of the camera and the lens array to align the camera with a corresponding one of the first optical element or the second optical element. One of the optical elements includes a fisheye lens, and the other one of the optical elements includes a prism.
One aspect of the disclosure provides a shot sleeve for conveying large shots of molten metal to a high pressure vacuum die casting machine, which is capable of manufacturing ultra-large giga castings. The shot sleeve includes a plurality of pouring holes for receiving the molten metal. Typically, the shot sleeve includes a main pour hole disposed at the top of the shot sleeve and two auxiliary pour holes disposed at an angle relative to the main pour hole. A conventional automated ladle machine obtains the molten metal from a holding furnace and pours the molten metal into the main pour hole of the shot sleeve. A vacuum dosing furnace provides the molten metal to the shot sleeve in addition to the conventional automated ladle machine. The vacuum dosing furnace includes crucibles which convey the molten metal through the auxiliary pour holes of the shot sleeve.
B22D 17/30 - Accessoires pour l'alimentation en métal liquide, p. ex. en quantités bien définies
B22D 17/10 - Machines à chambre froide, c.-à-d. dont la chambre de presse où on verse le métal liquide, n'est pas préchauffée avec mouvement horizontal de la presse
A door structure system for a vehicle includes an inner panel, an outer panel, and an outer belt reinforcement member. The outer belt reinforcement member extends in a fore-and-aft direction of the door structure. The outer belt reinforcement member creates an overlap joint with a hem flange portion of the inner panel. The outer belt reinforcement member includes touch-down feature that extends toward the inner panel and into contact with a bearing surface of the inner panel that is stepped down relative to the hem flange portion. The overlap joint and the touch-down feature both contribute to an increased upper frame stiffness of the door structure and improve sealing performance between the door structure and the vehicle body structure.
A method for crash simulation of a vehicle structure includes: simulating a crash using a full model of the vehicle structure; identifying, based on the simulated crash of the full model, a critical crash area of the vehicle structure; generating, using the critical crash area, a substructure model of the vehicle structure smaller than the full model of the vehicle structure; and simulating the crash using the substructure model of the vehicle structure. The method also includes generating a revised substructure model of the vehicle structure based on a result of the simulation using the substructure model; and simulating the crash using the revised substructure model of the vehicle structure. In some embodiments, simulating the crash using the full model of the vehicle structure includes determining an energy absorption distribution; and identifying the critical crash area of the vehicle structure is based on the energy absorption distribution.
G06F 30/20 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu
G01M 5/00 - Examen de l'élasticité des structures ou ouvrages, p. ex. fléchissement de ponts ou d'ailes d'avions
G06F 17/18 - Opérations mathématiques complexes pour l'évaluation de données statistiques
G06F 30/27 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu utilisant l’apprentissage automatique, p. ex. l’intelligence artificielle, les réseaux neuronaux, les machines à support de vecteur [MSV] ou l’apprentissage d’un modèle
A modular vehicle system includes a cabin module, front end module, and rear end module. The cabin module includes a floor structure of the vehicle and has a front end and a rear end, and a plurality of panels extending upwardly from the floor structure. The front end module is configured to include the front wheels of the vehicle. The rear end module is configured to include rear wheels of the vehicle. The front end module is configured to securely attach to the front end of the cabin module, and the rear end module is configured to securely attach to the rear end of the cabin module. Various types of modules can be constructed and assembled to define various types of vehicles. The floor structure of the cabin module may include an electric vehicle battery, and different cabin modules may have different battery types enabling different vehicle ranges.
B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
B62D 65/02 - Assemblage de sous-ensembles ou de composants avec la caisse ou entre eux, ou positionnement de sous-ensembles ou de composants par rapport à la caisse ou à d'autres sous-ensembles ou d'autres composants
A method of operating a motor drive includes injecting a high frequency signal to determine position error information in order to automatically adjust the magnitude of stator current in I/F control. The method includes: determining a load-based q-axis current corresponding to a load of an electric machine; determining an adjusted q-axis reference current based on the load-based q-axis current; determining d, q-axis reference voltages based on corresponding d-axis and q-axis reference currents; determining α,β-axis reference voltages based on the d, q-axis reference voltages and a reference rotor position; commanding an inverter based on the α,β-axis reference voltages; increasing the reference rotor angular frequency while the d-axis reference current is zero and while the q-axis reference current is maintained at a constant value; adding an injection voltage signal to the d-axis reference voltage, and using a sum of the injection voltage signal and the d-axis reference voltage to determine the α,β-axis voltages.
B60L 15/02 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p. ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désiréesAdaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train caractérisés par la forme du courant utilisé dans le circuit de commande
B60L 15/20 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p. ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désiréesAdaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train pour la commande du véhicule ou de son moteur en vue de réaliser des performances désirées, p. ex. vitesse, couple, variation programmée de la vitesse
H02P 27/04 - Dispositions ou procédés pour la commande de moteurs à courant alternatif caractérisés par le type de tension d'alimentation utilisant une tension d’alimentation à fréquence variable, p. ex. tension d’alimentation d’onduleurs ou de convertisseurs
A system for integrating a body -in-white (BIW) frame structure with a battery enclosure includes a BIW frame having a structural reinforcement member disposed around bottom portion. The battery assembly is disposed laterally inward from the structural reinforcement and is integrated with the BIW frame. The battery enclosure does not include lateral structural reinforcement, because lateral protection is provided by the BIW frame. The upper cover of the battery enclosure also serves as the floor of the BIW frame structure. The upper cover may be installed along with the rest of the BIW frame, with battery cells and a bottom tray of the battery being installed later, or the battery may be assembled as a module, with the battery being installed into an open space within the BIW frame thereby providing the floor.
B60L 50/64 - Détails de construction des batteries spécialement adaptées aux véhicules électriques
B60L 50/71 - Agencement de piles à combustible à l’intérieur des véhicules spécialement adaptées aux véhicules électriques
B60K 1/04 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques des dispositifs d'emmagasinage de l'énergie électrique pour la propulsion
B60L 58/24 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries pour la commande de la température des batteries
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METHOD FOR STATE-OF-HEALTH MONITORING IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS
A method for state-of-health monitoring of a powertrain component in an electric vehicle system includes: determining an equivalent circuit model of the powertrain component; modeling heat losses in the powertrain component considering both transient and steady-state conditions; modeling heat flow through the powertrain component based on one or more material properties of the powertrain component; determining a temperature of a particular structure within the powertrain component; and determining, using a Rainflow algorithm, a number of temperature cycles until failure of the particular structure based on the temperature of the particular structure.
A method for state-of-health monitoring of a powertrain component in an electric vehicle system includes: determining an equivalent circuit model of the powertrain component; modeling heat losses in the powertrain component considering both transient and steady-state conditions; modeling heat flow through the powertrain component based on one or more material properties of the powertrain component; determining a temperature of a particular structure within the powertrain component; and determining, using a Rainflow algorithm, a number of temperature cycles until failure of the particular structure based on the temperature of the particular structure.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Seating parts and components for vehicles, namely, front, and rear seat structural parts, seat recliner assemblies, seat trim cover components, seat foam pads, and plastic components for vehicle seats.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
vehicle seat structural parts, namely, front, and rear seat structural parts, seat recliner assemblies, seat foam pads, and plastic structural parts for vehicle seats; seat trim cover components, namely, trim panels and trim covers for vehicle seats; fitted covers for vehicle seat trim made of cloth or upholstery
