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08-03-2012 дата публикации

System for remotely managing electric vehicle

Номер: US20120059533A1

Автор: Jae Seong PARK, Jung Hwan Oh

Принадлежит: LSIS Co Ltd

In a system for remotely managing an electric vehicle, a meter related to charge of the electric vehicle, installed in each parking lot, and a meter installed in each home communicate information related to the electric vehicle using a communication network constructed for the purpose of energy management. The meter in each home is linked with an in-home display (IHD) device installed in the home, and a user identifies and manages, in the home, information of the user's own electric vehicle through the IHD device. The user remotely controls the electric vehicle in the parking lot through the IHD device. Accordingly, it is possible to considerably improve convenience in the use of the electric vehicle, in relation to information management or control of the electric vehicle.

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Номер записи: 1

26-04-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus effecting torque transfer through a transmission during engine autostop and autostart events

Номер: US20120100947A1

Автор: Chunhao J. Lee, Farzad Samie, Kumaraswamy V. Hebbale

Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A powertrain system includes an engine coupled via an input member to a transmission to transfer torque to an output member. The engine is configured to execute an autostop event and an autostart event during ongoing powertrain operation. The transmission includes a plurality of planetary gear sets and a plurality of torque transfer clutches. The plurality of torque transfer clutches includes hydraulically-activated clutches and mechanical clutch devices, including an electromechanically-activated selectable one-way clutch. The transmission is configured to provide hydraulic pressure to activate the hydraulically-activated clutches using only a mechanically driven hydraulic pump. The transmission is configured to effect torque transfer among the input member, the plurality of planetary gear sets and the output member in one of a plurality of fixed gear states by selectively activating at least one of the plurality of torque transfer clutches.

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Номер записи: 2

23-08-2012 дата публикации

System and Method for Responding to Driver Behavior

Номер: US20120212353A1

Автор: Kin Fung, Timothy J. Dick

Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

Methods of assessing driver behavior include monitoring vehicle systems and driver monitoring systems to accommodate for a driver's slow reaction time, attention lapse and/or alertness. When it is determined that a driver is drowsy, for example, the response system may modify the operation of one or more vehicle systems. The systems that may be modified include: visual devices, audio devices, tactile devices, antilock brake systems, automatic brake prefill systems, brake assist systems, auto cruise control systems, electronic stability control systems, collision warning systems, lane keep assist systems, blind spot indicator systems, electronic pretensioning systems and climate control systems.

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Номер записи: 3

06-09-2012 дата публикации

Accessory drive motor configuration

Номер: US20120225751A1

Автор: David M. Barnes, Morgan MacKenzie Andreae, Vivek Anand Sujan

Принадлежит: Cummins Inc

An accessory drive motor configuration is disclosed. One embodiment of the accessory drive motor configuration is an apparatus including an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft, wherein the crankshaft is structured to provide traction power. The apparatus further includes an accessory drive system operably coupled to a shaft. The shaft is selectively coupled to an electro-mechanical device and selectively coupled to the internal combustion engine. The shaft extends through at least a portion of the electro-mechanical device.

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Номер записи: 4

04-10-2012 дата публикации

Motor-driven compressor

Номер: US20120251350A1

Автор: Ken Suitou, Kosaku Tozawa

Принадлежит: Toyota Industries Corp

A motor-driven compressor comprises a mounting portion for mounting a housing including a fluid compression mechanism to an attachment section of a vehicle. The mounting portion includes a tubular body, a damping member provided integrally with the tubular body and formed from a resin, a fixing member provided integrally with the damping member and mounting the integrated tubular body and damping member to the housing, and a fastening member mounting the tubular body to the attachment section. The damping member is provided to be interposed between the tubular body and the fixing member, and the fixing member is provided to be interposed between the housing and the damping member.

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Номер записи: 5

22-11-2012 дата публикации

Electric operating system for operating at least one electric equipment for a work machine and work machine comprising an electric operating system

Номер: US20120292918A1

Автор: Alfred Richter, Günther Steinbrecher, Oliver Bichler

Принадлежит: VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AB

An electric operating system for operating at least one electric equipment article for a work machine is provided. This electric operating system includes a flywheel generator for generating electric power needed for the operation of the at least one electric equipment article. Further, the system includes a power electronic device connected to the output of the flywheel generator for adapting a voltage level provided by the flywheel generator to a voltage level required for the operation of the at least one electric equipment article. Finally, the system includes a connector device adapted for to be connectable to the power electronic device and the at least one electric equipment article when the at least one electric equipment article is attached to, or arranged at, the work machine for providing the at least one electric equipment article with electric power at the adapted voltage level.

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Номер записи: 6

20-12-2012 дата публикации

Hybrid vehicle driving system

Номер: US20120322603A1

Автор: Shigetaka Kuroda, Shinji Fujimoto, Takefumi Ikegami

Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

The present invention provides a hybrid vehicle driving system which can implement sufficient lubrication while a vehicle is being driven. A hybrid vehicle driving system 1 of the invention includes a lubrication pump 122 which is connected to a first input shaft 11 and which is adapted to lubricate a transmission 20 and a lubricated state determination unit 55 which determines a lubricated state of the transmission 20 . When the lubricated state determination unit 55 determines that lubrication is necessary, the first input shaft 11 is rotated by an electric motor 7 so as to drive the lubrication pump 122 , or the first input shaft 11 is rotated by an internal combustion engine 6 by engaging a first engaging and disengaging unit to thereby drive the lubrication pump 122.

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Номер записи: 7

03-01-2013 дата публикации

Control apparatus for internal combustion engine

Номер: US20130006488A1

Автор: Yoshiyuki Yamashita

Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A control apparatus for an internal combustion engine stores priorities preset for a plurality of external loads on the internal combustion engine and actuates the plurality of external loads in order of priority at time intervals when requests for actuation of the external loads are simultaneously made during idling of the internal combustion engine. The plurality of external loads are properly actuated, thus preventing possible engine stall.

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Номер записи: 8

24-01-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle power generation system and method thereof

Номер: US20130024078A1

Автор: Chien-Ping Tseng

Принадлежит: Kwang Yang Motor Co Ltd

The vehicle power generation system includes: a power generation unit, a power supply unit, a clutch mechanism, and a control unit. The power generation unit includes generator, power input shaft, and a power output unit. The clutch mechanism includes a speed increasing unit and a motor controller for attaching the speed increasing unit to the crankshaft or detaching the speed increasing unit from the crankshaft. The control unit is electrically connected to the motor controller, and includes a power generation condition determining unit.

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Номер записи: 9

28-02-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle generator control system and method for saving fuel

Номер: US20130054111A1

Автор: Chikung Ahn, Daekwang Kim, Hyungjun Kim, Jiyong Yu, Junyong Lee, Minyoung Jung

Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co

A vehicle generation controlling system for saving fuel includes a battery supplying power to electric components of a vehicle, a generator generating power by using rotational force of an engine and supplying the generated power to the battery and the electric components, and an ECU determining whether generation control is prevented by monitoring vehicle information on the vehicle and operational information on an operation of an electric product of a cooling system among the electric components and controlling the generator to prevent the generation control according to the determination. As a result, the generation control is performed based on whether an electric product of a cooling system is actuated and vehicle information on the vehicle to thereby prevent cooling performance from being deteriorated due to the generation control.

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Номер записи: 10

18-04-2013 дата публикации

Hybrid vehicle drive system and method and idle reduction system and method

Номер: US20130096754A1

Автор: Daniel Francis Myers, Joseph Mario Ambrosio, Joseph Thomas Dalum, Matthew J. Jarmuz

Принадлежит: Odyne Systems LLC

One embodiment relates to a hybrid vehicle drive system for a vehicle including a first prime mover, a first prime mover driven transmission, and a rechargeable power source. The hybrid vehicle drive system further includes an interface between the transmission and the prime mover for coupling to an electric motor. The electric motor can be in direct or indirect mechanical communication with a hydraulic pump. The electric motor can receive power from the prime mover driven transmission through the interface.

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Номер записи: 11

30-05-2013 дата публикации

Power system and method for energizing an electrically heated catalyst

Номер: US20130133307A1

Автор: Charles E. Solbrig, Eugene V. Gonze, Michael J. Paratore, JR.

Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A power system and a method for energizing an electrically heated catalyst are provided. The system includes a controller that generates a first control signal to set a switching device to a first operational state if the first temperature level downstream of the catalyst is less than a threshold temperature level and the engine is being decelerated. The controller further generates a second control signal to induce a generator to output a second voltage if the first temperature level is less than the threshold temperature level and the engine is being decelerated, such that the second voltage is applied through the switching device in the first operational state to the catalyst to increase a temperature of the catalyst.

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Номер записи: 12

30-05-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR A HYBRID VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN AUTOMATED TRANSMISSION UNIT OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20130138287A1

Автор: Brenneke Christian, Brinkmann Stefan, Feyerabend Konrad

Принадлежит: WABCO GmbH

The invention relates to a vehicle (), which has: an internal combustion engine (), an output shaft (), a transmission unit () provided between the internal combustion engine () and the output shaft () for setting different gear ratios and/or decoupling the internal combustion engine () from the output shaft (), and a compressed-air system () having a compressor () arranged on an engine shaft () of the internal combustion engine () and a compressed-air control unit (). According to the invention, the compressed-air control unit () outputs a requirement signal (S) for a transmission setting. 11100200. A vehicle ( , , ) that comprises:{'b': '6', 'a combustion engine (),'}{'b': '3', 'an output shaft (),'}{'b': 13', '8', '12', '212', '208', '6', '3', '6', '3, 'a transmission unit (, , , , ) that is provided between the combustion engine () and the output shaft () in order to set different transmission ratios and/or decouple the combustion engine () from the output shaft (), and'}{'b': 5', '16', '7', '6', '18, 'a compressed air system () having a compressor () that is arranged on an engine shaft () of the combustion engine () and having a compressed-air control device (),'}characterized in that{'b': 18', '4, 'the compressed-air control device () transmits a requirement signal (S) for a transmission setting.'}2110011128618411. The vehicle ( claim 1 , ) as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises an automatic transmission controller () in order to set an automatic transmission () and/or an automatic coupling () in order to couple-in and decouple the combustion engine () and the compressed-air control device () transmits the requirement signal (S) directly or indirectly to the automatic transmission controller ().311004. The vehicle ( claim 2 , ) as claimed in claim 2 , characterized in that the requirement signal (S) comprises a priority signal claim 2 , for example with a higher priority than the command signal or a lower priority than the demand signal or ...

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Номер записи: 13

13-06-2013 дата публикации

Electric vehicle

Номер: US20130151049A1

Автор: Kosuke Higashitani, Masanobu Asakawa

Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

An electric vehicle includes a drive motor, an air conditioning system, an electric storage device, and a power consumption controller. The drive motor is to generate drive force for the electric vehicle. The electric storage device is to supply power to the drive motor and the air conditioning system. The power consumption controller is configured to control power consumption of the drive motor and the air conditioning system to limit the power consumption of the drive motor while securing preset power consumption of the air conditioning system and to keep securing power for the air conditioning system through limitation of the power consumption of the drive motor until driving of the drive motor is stopped if a remaining charge of the electric storage device approaches zero with consumption of power by the drive motor.

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Номер записи: 14

13-06-2013 дата публикации

Motor vehicle, and method of operating a motor vehicle

Номер: US20130151085A1

Автор: Franz Roth, Johann Stoll, Verena Horz

Принадлежит: Audi AG

In a method of operating a motor vehicle, a trigger signal transmitted to at least one protection device for protecting a pedestrian in the event of an impending collision with the motor vehicle causes activation of the protection device to assume a functional position ready for protection. As the trigger signal is transmitted to the protection device, a control device activates a brake device of the motor vehicle to decelerate the motor vehicle.

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Номер записи: 15

20-06-2013 дата публикации

Line pressure control apparatus and method for vehicle

Номер: US20130158761A1

Автор: Hiroki Kawakami, Shinya Mochiyama

Принадлежит: JATCO Ltd

In line pressure control apparatus and method for a vehicle, a line pressure controller outputs a line pressure command to reduce an indicated pressure toward a required indicated pressure by which a required pressure can be secured and which is lower than an initial stage indicated pressure from the initial stage indicated pressure preset to be higher than the required pressure, while a state of each of an electrically driven oil pump (sub-O/P) and a mechanical oil pump (M-O/P) enters a first region (a) and outputs the line pressure command to hold the indicated pressure at a time point at which the first region is ended, while the state enters a second region (b), when a hydraulic pressure source is transitioned from the electrically driven oil pump to the mechanical oil pump.

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Номер записи: 16

04-07-2013 дата публикации

Drive system control device for working vehicle

Номер: US20130173123A1

Автор: Akifumi Kuroda, Keiichirou Yuzaki, Koji Iwaki, Koji Sakata, Minoru Kamada, Tadao Hirai, Takeshi Oouchida

Принадлежит: Yanmar Co Ltd

In a working vehicle 141 , there is dissolved a risk that a black smoke is discharged, a knocking is generated and an engine stall is caused, if a lot of load is applied to a rotary tiller 24 during various works while traveling at a low speed. In the working vehicle 141 provided with an engine 70 which is mounted to a travel machine body 142 , a common rail type fuel injection device 117 which injects fuel to the engine 70 , and a continuously variable transmission 159 which shifts power from the engine 70 , an engine driving point Q (Q 1 →Q 2 ) relating to a rotating speed N and a torque T of the engine 70 is changed in such a manner that the rotation speed come to a high speed side rotating speed N 2 dissolving an overload, and a change gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission 159 is modified and regulates in such a manner that a vehicle speed V of the travel machine body 142 does not change in the case that the overload acts on the engine 70 of having a low speed N 1 in the rotating speed N.

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Номер записи: 17

11-07-2013 дата публикации

Fuel saving system that facilitates vehicle re-starts with the engine off

Номер: US20130178328A1

Автор: Benoit Lacroix, Dany Fouquet, David Arsenault

Принадлежит: Developpement Effenco Inc

A fuel saving system for a vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine and having a hydraulically activated automatic transmission. The system includes a hydraulic pump able to supply pressurized transmission fluid to the automatic transmission, an energy storage device, and at least one motor powered by the energy storage device including a motor that is mechanically connected to the hydraulic pump and a motor that is coupled to the engine. The system also includes a controller that is responsive to one or more operating conditions to turn off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and to use the motor that is mechanically connected to the hydraulic pump so as to activate the pump to supply sufficient power to the transmission to maintain engagement of the transmission in a driving gear. The controller is also responsive to one or more operating conditions to activate the motor that is coupled to the engine so as to restart the engine with the transmission engaged in a driving gear.

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Номер записи: 18

25-07-2013 дата публикации

Entering and leaving a motor vehicle freewheel running condition with internal combustion engine off

Номер: US20130190998A1

Автор: Alessandro Polimeno, Carlo D'ambrosio, Roberto Finizio

Принадлежит: Centro Ricerche Fiat SCpA

An automotive electronic control system for a motor vehicle is provided. The automotive electronic control system is designed to cause the motor vehicle to enter a freewheel running condition with internal combustion engine off if the automotive electronic control system determines, based on received quantities indicative of operative conditions of the motor vehicle, occurrence of a driver-performable action indicative of the will of the driver to enter a freewheel running condition with internal combustion engine off and occurrence at or within a given time from the occurrence of the driver-performable action and the maintaining for a given time of specific predetermined entry conditions. The automotive electronic control system is further designed to cause the motor vehicle to leave a freewheel running condition with internal combustion engine off if the automotive electronic control system determines, based on the received quantities, occurrence of at least one of specific predetermined exit conditions.

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Номер записи: 19

25-07-2013 дата публикации

Engine start control apparatus for hybrid vehicle

Номер: US20130191012A1

Автор: Hiroshi Yamashita, Shingo Hirotsu

Принадлежит: JATCO Ltd

An engine start control apparatus for a hybrid vehicle includes: an engine start control section configured to crank the engine by using the motor as a starter motor while the hydraulic clutch is slip-engaged when the discharge pressure from the oil pump is ensured by driving the motor, when the engine is started after an ignition switch is switched to an ON state, the engine start control section being configured to drive the oil pump by the motor at a no load during a predetermined time period after the engine is stopped when the ignition switch is in an OFF state.

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Номер записи: 20

01-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, A CONTROLLER AND A COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

Номер: US20130197765A1

Автор: SCHMIDT Matthias

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An electrical system of a vehicle includes at least one energy store, the vehicle having an internal combustion engine and electric machine mechanically coupled thereto, an actuatable accelerator pedal for predefining a torque to be output, an engine controller for injection of fuel, and an actuatable brake pedal, using which a controller is activated at least in a first partial range of its actuation, subject to first external operating conditions, so that recuperative power of the electric machine is generated at the same time that energy is fed into the electrical system. To increase the recuperation potential, the electric machine is switched to recuperative power by the controller in an operating phase in which a driver request is inferred due to actuations of the accelerator pedal, resulting in a braking power of the vehicle, the injection of the internal combustion engine being maintained due to second internal operating conditions. 19-. (canceled)10. A method for operating a vehicle electrical system of a motor vehicle which includes at least one energy store , the motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine and an electric machine mechanically coupled thereto , an actuatable accelerator pedal for predefining a torque which may be output at least by the internal combustion engine , an engine controller for injection of fuel into the internal combustion engine , and an actuatable brake pedal , the method comprising:activating a controller, with aid of the actuatable brake pedal, at least in a first partial range of its actuation, subject to first external operating conditions, so that a recuperative power of the electric machine is generated at a same time that energy is fed into the vehicle electrical system; andswitching the electric machine to a recuperative power by the controller if a driver request is inferred due to actuations of the accelerator pedal, resulting in a braking power of the vehicle, the injection of the internal combustion engine ...

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Номер записи: 21

08-08-2013 дата публикации

Uphill vehicle orientation adjusted compressor control

Номер: US20130204490A1

Автор: David J. Pfefferl, Mark A. Matko

Принадлежит: BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC

A motor controller unit facilitates modifying pressure thresholds for an air compressor motor in a hybrid commercial vehicle as a function of vehicle pitch and comprises a memory that stores computer-executable instructions for modifying compressor cut-in and cut-out pressure thresholds as a function of vehicle pitch, and a processor configured to execute the computer-executable instructions. The instructions comprise monitoring a pitch of the vehicle, and determining that the vehicle is on an uphill grade. The instructions further comprise reducing compressor cut-in and cut-out pressure thresholds for an on-board air compressor motor to conserve state-of-charge until the pitch of the vehicle falls below a predetermined level, and, once the pitch of the vehicle falls below a predetermined percentage of the maximum pitch detected on the uphill grade, increasing the compressor cut-in and cut-out pressure thresholds to increase available braking pressure and brake regeneration opportunities for the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 22

08-08-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME

Номер: US20130204500A1

Автор: Futahashi Kensuke, Ogawa Kiyomitsu, Tsuruta Megumu

Принадлежит: MITSUBISHI NICHIYU FORKLIFT CO., LTD.

In a vehicle and a method of controlling the same, a controller determines whether an idle-stop condition is satisfied or not when an engine is driven, and stops idling of the engine when it is determined that the idle-stop condition is satisfied. In addition, while the idling of the engine is stopped, when an operation order given to a fork driving cylinder by manipulation of a cargo handling lever is received, the controller starts the engine, and switches an oil pump for cargo handling of the fork driving cylinder to an on-load state before an engine revolution number reaches an idling revolution number region. 17-. (canceled)8. A vehicle comprising:a hydraulic actuator operated by a hydraulic pressure;a manipulating end configured to instruct an operation of the hydraulic actuator;a hydraulic power source configured to apply a hydraulic pressure to the hydraulic actuator;a motor configured to drive the hydraulic power source and provide a travel-driving force; anda controller configured to determine whether a predetermined idle-stop condition is satisfied or not while the motor is driven, stop idling of the motor when satisfaction of the idle-stop condition is determined, and start the motor and switch the hydraulic power source of the hydraulic actuator to an on-load state when an operation order given to the hydraulic actuator by manipulation of the manipulating end is received while the idling of the motor is stopped.9. The vehicle according to claim 8 , wherein claim 8 , while the idling of the motor is stopped claim 8 , when the operation order with respect to the hydraulic actuator is received claim 8 , the controller starts the motor claim 8 , and switches the hydraulic power source of the hydraulic actuator to the on-load state before the motor reaches a predetermined idling revolution number region.10. The vehicle according to claim 8 , wherein the plurality of hydraulic power sources configured to apply a hydraulic pressure to the hydraulic actuator ...

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Номер записи: 23

12-09-2013 дата публикации

Energy management system

Номер: US20130238222A1

Автор: Kazuya Okamoto

Принадлежит: Denso Corp

An engine control unit of a power system is provided with a memory module which stores a fuel consumption data. An electric power ECU of a power supply system controls an operation mode of a generator based on a fuel consumption associated data transmitted from an engine control unit. An air-condition ECU of a heat system controls an operation mode of a compressor based on the fuel consumption associated data transmitted from the engine control unit. By updating the fuel consumption data stored in the engine control unit, control characteristics of the power supply system and the heat system can be varied. The fuel consumption associated data is transmitted to the ECU in preference to the other data. Moreover, the fuel consumption associated data is transmitted in a period which the electric power ECU and the air-condition ECU require.

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Номер записи: 24

26-09-2013 дата публикации

HOIST SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20130248262A1

Автор: Bastien Bertrand, KUMAR Ajith Kuttannair, Young Henry Todd

Принадлежит: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

A system includes a motor coupled to an energy source and coupled to a hoist pump. During one mode of use or operation, the motor cars receive electricity from the energy source and provide mechanical power to the hoist pump. A method includes directing a motor to mechanically couple to the hoist pump, and directing electrical power to flow from an energy source to the motor, and thereby to control the speed of hoist activity. 1. A hoist system having a plurality of operating modes , comprising:a first hoist pump; anda first electric motor coupled to an energy source and coupled to the first hoist pump, wherein during a first mode of operation the first electric motor receives electricity from the energy source and thereby provides mechanical power to the first hoist pump, and wherein during a second mode of operation the electricity from the energy source is used otherwise than for powering the first hoist pump.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the energy source comprises an alternator and an engine mechanically coupled to the alternator, the engine operable to drive the alternator for the alternator to generate the electricity; andthe engine is mechanically decoupled from the first hoist pump, wherein the alternator electrically powers the first electric motor during the first mode of operation for the first electric motor to provide the mechanical power to the first hoist pump.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein:the first electric motor is a traction motor or an auxiliary motor reversibly coupled to the first hoist pump;during the first mode of operation the traction motor or auxiliary motor receives the electricity from the alternator and thereby provides the mechanical power to the first hoist pump; andduring the second mode of operation the traction motor or auxiliary motor is decoupled from the first hoist pump and the traction motor or auxiliary motor receives the electricity from the alternator for the traction motor or auxiliary motor to mechanically drive ...

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Номер записи: 25

26-09-2013 дата публикации

VEHICULAR HYBRID DRIVE SYSTEM

Номер: US20130253744A1

Автор: Furukawa Tomoaki, Hayashi Koji, Hori Tetsuo, Ii Ryoki, Kanayama Takeshi, Maruyama Tomoyuki, Miyagawa Takeshi, Nishimine Akiko, Sato Akihiro, Yamamura Norihiro

Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A hybrid drive system configured to selectively establish one of a first drive mode in which a first motor/generator MG is operated with a drive force of an engine, to generate an electric energy and in which a vehicle drive force is generated primarily by a second motor/generator MG, and a second drive mode in which the vehicle drive force is generated by the engine, and at least one of the first motor/generator MG and second motor/generator MG is operated to generate an assisting vehicle drive force, as needed, and further configured such that an amount of a working oil to be supplied to the first motor/generator MG is larger in the first drive mode than in the second drive mode, permitting sufficient cooling of the electric motor depending upon a selected one of the vehicle drive modes. 1. A vehicular hybrid drive system provided with an engine , a first electric motor connected to said engine , and a second electric motor connected to drive wheels of the vehicle , said hybrid drive system comprising drive mode determining means for selectively establishing one of a first drive mode in which said first electric motor is operated with a drive force of said engine , to generate an electric energy and in which a vehicle drive force is generated primarily by said second electric motor , and a second drive mode in which the vehicle drive force is generated by said engine and in which at least one of said first and second electric motors is operated to generate an assisting vehicle drive force , as needed ,said hybrid drive system further comprising supply oil amount control means for controlling an amount of a working oil to be supplied to said first electric motor such that the amount is larger in said first drive mode than in said second drive mode.2. The vehicular hybrid drive system according to claim 1 , further comprising a temperature sensor for detecting a temperature of said first electric motor claim 1 , and wherein said drive mode determining means ...

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Номер записи: 26

26-09-2013 дата публикации

OIL PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130253785A1

Автор: Miyata Satoru, MURASAWA Hiroki, SHIBAHARA Akihiro

Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

An oil pressure control system of an automatic transmission for a vehicle includes a lock-up clutch, a TC regulator valve, an LC control valve, an LC shift valve, an oil cooler, a control area determination device, a torque transmission capacity calculator, a high load state determination device, and an oil pressure controller. The oil pressure controller is configured to control a TC regulator pressure outputted by a TC regulator valve, so that a torque transmission capacity of a lock-up clutch is greater than a reference torque transmission capacity calculated by the torque transmission capacity calculator, if a control area determined by the control area determination device is a complete engagement area and the high load state determination device determines that an operational state is in a high load state. 1. An oil pressure control system of an automatic transmission for a vehicle , the oil pressure control system comprising:a lock-up clutch provided in a torque converter of the automatic transmission, the torque converter including a first oil chamber and a second oil chamber;a TC regulator valve to regulate an oil pressure outputted by an oil pump to a TC regulator pressure;an LC control valve to regulate the TC regulator pressure to an LC pressure;an LC shift valve to supply the TC regulator pressure and the LC pressure to the torque converter via a first oil passage and a second oil passage;an oil cooler to cool returning oil which is discharged from the second oil chamber via a third oil passage, the LC shift valve supplying the TC regulator pressure to the first oil chamber via the first oil passage and supplying the returning oil to the oil cooler when the lock-up clutch is disengaged, the LC shift valve supplying the LC pressure to the first oil chamber via the first oil passage, supplying the TC regulator pressure to the second oil chamber via the second oil passage, and supplying the returning oil to the oil cooler when the lock-up clutch slips or ...

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Номер записи: 27

03-10-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING A TRANSMISSION OF A WHEEL LOADER

Номер: US20130261908A1

Автор: Jang In Pyo

Принадлежит: DOOSAN INFRACORE CO., LTD.

An aspect of the present disclosure has been made in an effort to provide an apparatus and a method of automatically controlling a transmission, capable of increasing work efficiency by removing a time gap between a starting time point when an operation such as excavation of a wheel loader starts and a transmission time point when the kickdown is performed. In addition, an aspect of the present disclosure has been made in an effort to provide an apparatus and a method of automatically controlling a transmission, capable of performing an automatic kickdown transmission at the same time of the starting time point of operation, preferably before the operation is performed. 1. A method of automatically controlling a transmission of a wheel loader which includes an engine , a transmission connected to the engine , and a transmission control unit for controlling the transmission , the method comprising:receiving information including a transmission load, and a travel speed from a plurality of sensors;receiving information about a bucket position;checking whether a combination of the information received from the sensors and the bucket position information satisfies a predetermined condition; and{'b': 2', '1, 'performing an automatic kickdown from shift stage to shift stage by driving a clutching means in the transmission, when the predetermined condition is satisfied,'}wherein in the checking, the predetermined condition is satisfied when the transmission load is low, the travel speed is low, and the bucket position is adjacent to the ground level.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bucket position information is obtained by a boom angle sensor.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, by the transmission control unit, bucket posture information,wherein the predetermined condition is satisfied additionally when a bucket posture is horizontal.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the bucket posture information is obtained by a combination of the boom angle ...

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Номер записи: 28

10-10-2013 дата публикации

COOLING FAN CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20130268151A1

Автор: BITO Seiji

Принадлежит: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION

A cooling fan control device for use in a vehicle in which a drive battery and an engine, both serving as drive energy sources, and an air conditioner of the vehicle are mounted, and in which a cooling fan for cooling the drive battery is provided, is disclosed. Cooling fan control means, which includes first drive condition determination means, second drive condition determination means, third drive condition determination means, and fourth drive condition determination means, compares the largest drive amount among drive amounts of a cooling fan which are respectively obtained by the second drive condition determination means, the third drive condition determination means, and the fourth drive condition determination means, with a drive amount of the cooling fan which is obtained by the first drive condition determination means, and drives the cooling fan in correspondence with the smaller drive amount of the cooling fan. 1. A cooling fan control device for use in a vehicle in which a drive battery and an engine , both serving as drive energy sources , and an air conditioner of the vehicle are mounted , and in which a cooling fan for cooling the drive battery is provided , the cooling fan control device comprising:temperature measurement means for detecting a temperature of the drive battery;blower fan drive amount detection means for detecting a drive amount of a blower fan of the air conditioner;vehicle speed detection means for detecting a vehicle speed;engine speed detection means for detecting an engine speed; and first drive condition determination means for obtaining a drive amount of the cooling fan according to the temperature of the drive battery,', 'second drive condition determination means for obtaining a drive amount of the cooling fan according to the drive amount of the blower fan of the air conditioner,', 'third drive condition determination means for obtaining a drive amount of the cooling fan according to the vehicle speed, and', 'fourth drive ...

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Номер записи: 29

10-10-2013 дата публикации

Turn Signal Controlled Regenerative Braking And Decelerative Loading

Номер: US20130268162A1

Автор: PONZIANI RICHARD LOUIS

Принадлежит:

A vehicle executing a turn will most likely be slowed down before the turn and when a driver activates a turn signal to indicate the turn, a vehicle internal controller uses this information to engage regenerative braking for energy recapture while slowing down the vehicle for the pending turn. Since the turn signal is usually activated very early in the turn event, and turns are an ongoing, frequent part of driving, a greater overall vehicle efficiency can be realized without special effort from the driver. Implementation is relatively simple for the manufacturer and adds no cost since the controllers and sensors are already installed on nearly all roadworthy vehicles. Fuel mileage and vehicle driving ranges are improved on a large scale and brake system wear is reduced. 1. A vehicle drivetrain resistance load control system comprising:a changeable vehicle drivetrain resistance load; a turn signal driver's interface switch assembly; a means of controlling said changeable vehicle drivetrain resistance load whereby: the magnitude of said changeable vehicle drivetrain resistance load is changed in response to inputs from said turn signal driver's interface switch assembly.2. The vehicle drivetrain resistance load control system of claim 1 , wherein said vehicle drivetrain resistance load comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of:an engine load, a transmission load, an electrical energy generator load,a hydraulic load, a frictional load, a compression release engine brake load,an exhaust brake load, a rotational inertia device load, a mechanical energy storage device load and a pneumatic load.3. The vehicle drivetrain resistance load control system of claim 2 , wherein said transmission load comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of a constant velocity transmission claim 2 , a dual clutch transmission and a finite number fixed gear rations automatic transmission.4. The vehicle drivetrain resistance load control system of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 30

17-10-2013 дата публикации

DIVERSION OF ENERGY FROM REGENERATIVE BRAKING

Номер: US20130274975A1

Автор: Gregg Christopher, Kusumi Hidetoshi, Ward Justin

Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

A regenerative braking system for a vehicle utilizing diversion of energy for efficient use or maintaining consistent vehicle performance. The regenerative braking system includes a generator for producing regenerative energy during slowing and includes switches connected to a battery and a plurality of devices. A processor is connected with the battery and the switches for controlling the configuration of the switches based on a characteristic of the battery. If the battery has a state of charge exceeding a predetermined threshold, the processor controls the switches to route the regenerative energy to the other devices. The processor also controls the switches to provide regenerative energy to specific devices where it may most desirably be utilized. Heating and cooling units of the vehicle may be alternatively or simultaneously connected to receive the regenerative energy for providing consistent vehicle slowing performance when the battery state of charge exceeds the predetermined threshold. 1. A regenerative braking system for a vehicle comprising:a generator coupled with the vehicle for generating energy;a battery switchably coupled with the generator for receiving at least a portion of the energy from the generator and having a state of charge;a first device switchably coupled with the generator for receiving at least a portion of the energy from the generator;a second device switchably coupled with the generator for receiving at least a portion of the energy from the generator; anda processor configured to control the switchable coupling of the battery, the first device and the second device with the generator based on the state of charge of the battery or an instantaneous temperature of air in an interior of the vehicle.2. The regenerative braking system of wherein the processor is configured to couple the battery to the generator only when the state of charge of the battery is less than a predetermined threshold.3. The regenerative braking system of ...

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Номер записи: 31

17-10-2013 дата публикации

ABSOLUTE ACCELERATION SENSOR FOR USE WITHIN MOVING VEHICLES

Номер: US20130275005A1

Автор: Braunberger Alfred S., Braunberger Beau M.

Принадлежит: Vision Works IP Corporation

A vehicle monitoring system for turning off an idling engine comprises a vehicle speed sensor configured to detect a lack of motion, or “stationary status” of a vehicle and emit a parameter correlated to the motion status of the vehicle, a transmission status detector configured to detect a transmission status of the vehicle, an alerting device capable of warning other drivers of a stationary status of the vehicle and a control device. The control device is coupled to the vehicle speed sensor, the transmission status detector and the alerting device, wherein the vehicle speed sensor and the transmission status detector send a signal to the control device and the control device operates in a manner dependent on the motion status of the vehicle and the transmission status of the vehicle. 131-. (canceled)32. A system for automatically turning off an idling vehicle engine comprising:a. a vehicle speed sensor that emits a signal corresponding to a stationary motion status of the vehicle;b. a transmission status detector for detecting a transmission park status of the vehicle;c. a control device coupled to the vehicle speed sensor and the transmission status detector; andd. an idling timer with an expiration time and which is activated after receiving a signal corresponding to the stationary motion status of the vehicle and a transmission park status, wherein the idling timer sends a de-activation signal to the control device upon expiration and the control device turns off the vehicle's engine.33. The system of further comprising an alerting device capable of warning other drivers of a stationary status of the vehicle.34. The system of claim 32 , wherein the idling timer is a distinct microprocessor coupled to the vehicle speed sensor and the control device or a microprocessor comprised within the control device.35. The system of claim 32 , wherein the idling timer is programmed to expire after a predetermined period of time.36. The system of claim 32 , wherein the de- ...

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Номер записи: 32

31-10-2013 дата публикации

Torque control system

Номер: US20130288856A1

Автор: Wei Li

Принадлежит: Caterpillar Inc

A method of controlling a machine includes receiving a torque demand associated with at least one of a first parasitic load and a second parasitic load. At least the first parasitic load receives power from a power source of the machine via a transmission coupled to the power source. The method also includes providing torque from the power source to the at least one of the first and second parasitic loads in response to receiving the torque demand. In such a method wherein torque is provided to the at least one of the first and second parasitic loads based on a torque priority value associated with the at least one of the first and second parasitic loads. In addition, the torque priority value is adjustable by an operator of the machine during operation of the machine.

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Номер записи: 33

31-10-2013 дата публикации

REGENERATION CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130289830A1

Автор: KAMIYA Kohei, KATAKURA Shusaku, Murakami Kenichiro

Принадлежит:

A regeneration control device for vehicle including a generator for generating power by being driven by an engine and configured to convert kinetic energy of a vehicle into electrical energy by the generator includes a generated voltage control unit configured to variably control a generated voltage of the generator, a road traffic environment detection unit configured to detect a road traffic environment, a recommended deceleration calculation unit configured to calculate a recommended deceleration during coasting depending on the road traffic environment, and a regeneration control unit configured to convert the kinetic energy of the vehicle into the electrical energy by increasing the generated voltage of the generator as the recommended deceleration increases. 16-. (canceled)7. A regeneration control device for vehicle including:a generator to be driven by an engine, and a generated voltage control unit configured to variably control a generated voltage of the generator;', 'a road traffic environment detection unit configured to detect a road traffic environment;', 'a recommended deceleration calculation unit configured to calculate a recommended deceleration during coasting depending on the road traffic environment; and', 'a regeneration control unit configured to convert the kinetic energy of the vehicle into the electrical energy by increasing the generated voltage of the generator as the recommended deceleration increases;', 'wherein the regeneration control unit operates a load respond control for gradually increasing the generated voltage of the generator when an engine rotation speed is not higher than a predetermined rotation speed if the recommended deceleration is not larger than a normal permissible deceleration normally permitted during coasting and maintains the engine rotation speed at a rotation speed higher than the predetermined rotation speed by increasing the speed ratio of the continuously variable transmission so that the load respond ...

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Номер записи: 34

07-11-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ADJUSTING DRIVELINE DISCONNECT CLUTCH OPERATION

Номер: US20130296132A1

Автор: "Gibson Alex OConnor", Doering Jeffrey Allen, Lee Seung-hoon, Pietron Gregory Michael, Reed Dennis Craig

Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, torque transferred via a driveline disconnect clutch is estimated based on characteristics of a torque converter to improve driveline operation. 1. A driveline disconnect clutch adaptation method , comprising:adjusting application force of a driveline disconnect clutch in a vehicle driveline in response to a driveline disconnect clutch torque estimate that is based on torque converter torque and a driveline integrated starter/generator torque.2. The method of claim 1 , where the driveline disconnect clutch torque estimate is further based on a torque converter impeller inertia.3. The method of claim 1 , where the driveline disconnect clutch torque estimate is further based on a torque converter impeller acceleration.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising opening a torque converter clutch.5. The method of claim 1 , where a driveline integrated starter/generator torque is based on a current.6. The method of claim 1 , where the driveline disconnect clutch is part of a vehicle claim 1 , and where vehicle speed is zero.7. A driveline disconnect clutch adaptation method claim 1 , comprising:incrementally increasing a driveline disconnect clutch application command;adjust a transfer function of a driveline disconnect clutch in a vehicle driveline in response to incrementally increasing the driveline disconnect clutch application command, a driveline disconnect clutch torque estimate that is based on a torque converter torque, and a driveline integrated starter/generator torque; andoperating the driveline disconnect clutch in response to the transfer function.8. The driveline disconnect clutch adaptation method of claim 7 , where a torque converter impeller is rotated at a speed of less than 700 RPM.9. The driveline disconnect clutch adaptation method of claim 7 , where the transfer function is adjusted based on a difference between a value of the transfer function and a ...

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Номер записи: 35

14-11-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle, method and device for controlling vehicle

Номер: US20130304291A1

Автор: Hidekazu NAWATA, Makoto Yamazaki, Shunsuke Fushiki

Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A vehicle provided with a motor generator as a driving source includes an engine and a catalyst for purifying gas exhausted from the engine. The engine is controlled in one control mode of a CS mode and a CD mode in which opportunity for operation of the engine is limited compared to in the CS mode. In the CS mode, the temperature of the catalyst is increased to be equal to or higher than a prescribed activating temperature. The temperature of the catalyst is increased to be higher than the activating temperature before the control mode is changed from the CS mode to the CD mode.

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Номер записи: 36

14-11-2013 дата публикации

Method for Operating a Compressed Air Brake System

Номер: US20130304329A1

Автор: Feyerabend Konrad, Struwe Otmar

Принадлежит: WABCO GmbH

A method for operating a compressed air brake system in a motor vehicle equipped with a brake control device includes regulating the generation of compressed air and/or the supply of compressed air into a storage container and, in particular, the regeneration of an air conditioning system, using a compressor controller, and carrying out calculations for the compressor control in the brake control device. 1. A method for operating a vehicle compressed air brake system equipped with a brake control device , the method comprising regulating at least one of the generation of compressed air by a compressor and the supply of compressed air into a storage container using a compressor controller; and effecting calculations for the compressor controller at least in part in the brake control device.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising obtaining data from sensors connected to the brake control device; and basing the calculations on the data.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising measuring air pressure in the compressed air brake system; comparing the measured air pressure with a lower limit value calculated in the brake control device; and when the limit value is undershot claim 1 , automatically switching on the compressor independently of the energy efficiency of the generation of compressed air or of the state of the vehicle to feed compressed air into one of the storage container and the compressed air brake system.4. The method as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the lower limit value is dynamically adaptable based on at least one of: (i) rotational speeds of wheels of the vehicle claim 3 , (ii) changes in rotational speed of the wheels claim 3 , (iii) differences in rotational speed between the wheels claim 3 , (iv) current data for roadway inclination and bends claim 3 , (v) historical data for roadway inclination and bends claim 3 , (vi) current velocity of the vehicle claim 3 , (vii) frictional state of the roadway claim 3 , (viii) ...

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Номер записи: 37

28-11-2013 дата публикации

Fault detection and mitigation in hybrid drive system

Номер: US20130317716A1

Автор: Douglas D. Simpson, Michael Anthony Stoner, Thomas D. Hawkins

Принадлежит: Eaton Corp

Fault detection and response systems and processes can be used for pumps, e.g., pump/motors used in hybrid vehicles. The fault detection systems determine when certain operating conditions, which may affect the proper operation of the system, occur. The response systems take appropriate action based on which fault conditions are triggered. Example fault detection systems and processes include detection systems for different types of leaks, sensor malfunctions, or operation errors.

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Номер записи: 38

05-12-2013 дата публикации

Control unit for vehicle driving system

Номер: US20130325237A1

Автор: Iori Kanamori, Takefumi Ikegami

Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

A control unit 2 includes a standard control map Map 1 in which an EV driving permitting region is set according to the SOC of a battery 3 and a substitute control map Map 2 in which the EV driving permitting region of the standard control map Map 1 is narrowed, whereby when an air conditioning compressor 112 A, 112 B is actuated to operate, the driving is controlled by selecting the substitute control map Map 2 to be referred to in place of the standard control map Map 1.

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Номер записи: 39

05-12-2013 дата публикации

Control system for auxiliary power unit of a vehicle

Номер: US20130325257A1

Автор: Gregory R. Truckenbrod, Michael D. Turnquist, Peter J. Loomis, William Waldschmidt

Принадлежит: Thermo King Corp

A method of controlling an auxiliary power unit of a vehicle. The auxiliary power unit is in communication with an air conditioning system of the vehicle and includes an engine and an alternator coupled to the engine. The method includes determining a state of a compressor of the air conditioning system, the compressor including an off state and an on state, reducing an alternator load relative to the engine in response to the compressor being varied from the off state to the on state, increasing the alternator load relative to the engine after a predetermined time interval, and simultaneously operating the alternator up to an alternator load capacity and the compressor up to a compressor load capacity.

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Номер записи: 40

12-12-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20130332016A1

Автор: BITO Seiji, Suzuki Hidenori

Принадлежит: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION

A control system for an electric vehicle equipped with a driving electric motor which is actuated by electric power, as supplied from a vehicle-driving battery, to drive a wheel of an electric vehicle, a power generating motor which is actuated by an engine to provide electric power to the vehicle-driving battery, and an air conditioner which works to regulate temperature in a cabin of the electric vehicle. The control system controls the engine so as to keep an output therefrom constant in response to an air condition request. The control system also keeps the output from the engine constant to actuate the power generating motor for charging the vehicle-driving battery when an amount of charge in the vehicle-driving battery is determined to be lower than or equal to a given threshold value, and the electric vehicle is determined to be at a stop. 1. A control system for an electric vehicle equipped with a driving electric motor which is actuated by electric power , as supplied from a vehicle-driving battery , to drive a wheel of an electric vehicle , a power generating motor which is actuated by the engine to provide electric power to the vehicle-driving battery , and an air conditioner which works to regulate temperature in a cabin of the electric vehicle , comprising:an air condition controlling unit which controls an operation of the engine so as to keep an output therefrom at a given constant level to actuate the air conditioner in response to an air conditioning request; anda charging control unit which controls the operation of the engine so as to keep the output at the given constant level to actuate the power generating motor for charging the vehicle-driving battery when an amount of charge in the vehicle-driving battery is determined to be lower than or equal to a given threshold value, and the electric vehicle is determined to be at a stop.2. A control system as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising an inverter which works to achieve power conversion ...

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Номер записи: 41

09-01-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HYBRID VEHICLE SYSTEM

Номер: US20140012446A1

Автор: Daum Wolfgang, Ioannidis Dimitrios, KUMAR Ajith Kuttannair

Принадлежит:

System including a switch control module that is configured to control operation of a first contactor and a second contactor in a vehicle system. The first and second contactors are configured to selectively connect front-end and direct-current (DC) buses, respectively, to an energy storage system of the vehicle system. The front-end bus is configured to receive electrical power from an external power source and provide the electrical power to a converter device. The converter device is configured to supply DC power to the DC bus. The switch control module is configured to close the second contactor when the vehicle system is operably coupled to the external power source so that the energy storage system is charged by the DC power. The switch control module is configured to close one of the first contactor or the second contactor when the vehicle system is operably decoupled to the external power source. 1. A system comprising:a switch control module configured to control operation of a first contactor and a second contactor in a vehicle system, the first and second contactors configured to selectively connect front-end and direct-current (DC) buses, respectively, to an energy storage system of the vehicle system, the front-end bus configured to receive electrical power from an external power source and provide the electrical power to a converter device, the converter device configured to supply DC power to the DC bus, the DC bus configured to be coupled to a propulsion system of the vehicle system and configured to have a designated traction voltage for powering the propulsion system that is approximately equal to a charging voltage of the energy storage system;wherein the switch control module is configured to close the second contactor when the vehicle system is operably coupled to the external power source, the converter device configured to provide the DC power to the DC bus so that the energy storage system is charged and the propulsion system receives the DC ...

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Номер записи: 42

23-01-2014 дата публикации

Parental control of rear seat hvac unit in vehicle

Номер: US20140025261A1

Автор: Dietmar Fischer, Markus Markowitz, Walter Mayer

Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A vehicle has front and rear seats and an air conditioning system. There is an auxiliary control accessible from the rear seat for adjusting the air conditioning system. A rear entry door has a child locked state and a child unlocked state. There is a lock control element accessible from the front seat for setting the child locked state. The lock control element is coupled to the air conditioning system for selectably defeating the auxiliary control. Thus, the activation by a driver/parent of a rear-door child protection door lock system is also used for locking out child access to a rear air conditioning unit.

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Номер записи: 43

30-01-2014 дата публикации

Pto transmission system in a work vehicle

Номер: US20140026691A1

Автор: Christian Huber, John Posselius, Riccardo Morselli

Принадлежит: CNH Amercia LLC

A PTO transmission system in a vehicle for transmitting power to a PTO shaft driving an implement comprises a planetary drive unit ( 3 ) having first and second input means ( 2, 5 ) and output means ( 4 ) coupled to the PTO shaft ( 8 ). The first and second input means are coupled to an output shaft of the vehicle engine ( 1 ) and to an output shaft ( 5 ) of drive motor means ( 7 ), respectively. Control means ( 11 ) control the transfer of power from a power source ( 4 ) to said drive motor means ( 7 ). The power source is a variable power generating means ( 6 ) driven by said PTO shaft. The drive motor means are configured and adapted to decrease or increase the rotational speed of the output means of the planetary drive unit on an increase or decrease of the power transferred to it, respectively.

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Номер записи: 44

13-02-2014 дата публикации

Retrofitting A Vehicle Drive Train

Номер: US20140041179A1

Автор: Bradley Bill C., Diehl Joel Craig, Harris Dan Warner, Harris Warner Olan, Turnbow Wayne

Принадлежит: Clean Emissions Technologies, Inc.

A vehicle includes a drive train having a manual transmission. An internal combustion engine is coupled to the manual transmission via a clutch. The vehicle is retrofitted so that auxiliary devices operate auxiliary systems of the vehicle, a battery energizes electric drivers for the auxiliary devices, a power exchange unit is coupled to the manual transmission via a power takeoff port, an electric generator is coupled to the power exchange unit, and the internal combustion engine drives the electric generator via the power exchange unit. The battery is energized by the electric generator via a battery charger. 1. A method of retrofitting a vehicle having a drive train and an internal combustion engine coupled to a manual transmission of the drive train suitable for propelling the vehicle , and the vehicle having a radiator suitable for cooling the internal combustion engine , the method comprising:installing a battery;installing auxiliary devices suitable for operating auxiliary systems of the vehicle, the auxiliary devices including an air-conditioning coolant compressor and a fen for the radiator;installing electric drivers for the auxiliary devices, wherein the electric drivers are configured for being energized by the battery;installing an electric generator;installing a battery charger wherein the battery is suitable for being energized by the generator via the battery charger; andcoupling the electric generator to the internal combustion engine via an external connection of the internal combustion engine or to the manual transmission via an external connection of the manual transmission suitable for driving the generator.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the coupling of the electric generator to the manual transmission via an external connection is via a power takeoff port of the manual transmission.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the coupling of the electric generator to the internal combustion engine via an external connection is ...

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Номер записи: 45

06-03-2014 дата публикации

Side-by-side diesel utility vehicle

Номер: US20140060954A1

Автор: Adam J. Schlangen, Angus M. Morison, Anthony J. Kinsman, David A. Elia, David E. Marotte, Jeremy C. Smith, Kurt E. Stenberg, Matthew J. Kaldor, Michael C. Bohnsach, Richard D. Ripley, Robert R. Lacher, Shawn D. Peterson, Steve M. Wosick

Принадлежит: Polaris Industries Inc

A utility vehicle comprises a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame includes a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The utility vehicle further comprises an attachment supported at the front frame portion. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an operator area supported by the frame and including an operator seat and an adjacent passenger seat spaced apart from the operator seat. The operator seat and the passenger seat are in a side-by-side arrangement. The utility vehicle also comprises an auxiliary power assembly having an attachment shaft configured to be operably coupled to the attachment. The attachment shaft extends in a generally longitudinal direction of the utility vehicle and projects outwardly from the front frame portion.

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Номер записи: 46

06-03-2014 дата публикации

HYBRID CONSTRUCTION MACHINE

Номер: US20140067176A1

Автор: Doi Takayuki, Goto Naoki, Komiyama Masayuki, Yamazaki Yoichiro

Принадлежит: Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.

Disclosed is a hybrid construction machine including: an engine, a generator-motor, a hydraulic pump, an electric storage device, a power control device which controls electric power between the generator-motor and the electric storage device, a temperature detector which determines a temperature of the electric storage device, an unload valve provided between a discharge port of the hydraulic pump and a tank, an unload-valve control device, and a relief valve. The power control device controls an electric power to be supplied from the electric storage device to the generator-motor, under abnormal circumstances where the temperature of the electric storage device is low, to a power obtained by adding an additional discharge power to a power to be supplied under normal circumstances. The unload-valve control device closes the unload valve, under abnormal circumstances. The relief valve controls the discharge pressure of the hydraulic pump to the set pressure, under abnormal circumstances. 1. A hybrid construction machine , comprising:an engine;a generator-motor which has a function as an electric motor generating motive power for assisting the engine and a function as a generator generating electric power;a hydraulic pump which is driven by the engine and the generator-motor;an electric storage device which is connected to the generator-motor so as to be enabled to store electric power generated by the generator-motor and supply electric power to the generator-motor;an electric-power control device which controls electric power given and received between the generator-motor and the electric storage device;a temperature detector which determines a temperature of the electric storage device;an unload valve provided between a discharge port of the hydraulic pump and a tank;an unload-valve control device which controls opening and closing of the unload valve; anda relief valve provided between the discharge port of the hydraulic pump and the tank and having a ...

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Номер записи: 47

13-03-2014 дата публикации

Method and Control Unit for Activating Actuators of a Vehicle During Emergency Operation

Номер: US20140074336A1

Автор: Gunter Freitag, Karl Josef Kuhn, Marcus Fehling

Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

A method includes determining failure of a drive energy store of a vehicle and activating generator operation of a electric main engine as a result of the failure. The method includes determining a current driving condition of the vehicle, what actuators are necessary in order to put the vehicle into a safe operating condition, and what each of the necessary actuator dynamics are based on the current driving condition of the vehicle. The method includes determining a demand for electrical energy that is necessary for a particular necessary actuator to attain the safe operating condition, and regulating a proportionate generator operation of the electric main engine, taking into consideration electrical energy of the necessary actuators required for carrying out each of the necessary actuator dynamics. The method includes activating the actuators necessary for achieving the safe operating condition with the determined actuator dynamics until the safe operating condition is achieved.

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Номер записи: 48

20-03-2014 дата публикации

Method and System for Heating Auxiliary Battery of Vehicle

Номер: US20140076875A1

Автор: Allan Roy Gale, Bruce Carvell Blakemore, Paul Theodore Momcilovich

Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A vehicle includes an auxiliary battery and one or more accessory loads. An accessory load command is modulated such that the auxiliary battery outputs a discharge current to an accessory load. The discharge current has, in addition to a current component for driving the accessory load, an alternating current (AC) component to cause a temperature of the auxiliary battery to increase.

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Номер записи: 49

20-03-2014 дата публикации

MOTORCYCLE

Номер: US20140077464A1

Автор: Hachisuka Tadashi, Ishikawa Fumiaki, Kasuga Takahiro, Murakami Yosuke

Принадлежит:

An object of the present invention is to control according to a vehicle height an auxiliary device provided in a vehicle. A motorcycle having a damper A interposed between a vehicle body and an axle includes vehicle height detection means for detecting a vehicle height, with this vehicle height detection means being provided in the damper A in an auxiliary manner. The optical axis of a headlight which is an exemplar auxiliary device provided in the vehicle, is controlled based on a detection signal from the vehicle height detection means 1. A motorcycle having a damper interposed between a vehicle body and an axle ,wherein the motorcycle comprising:vehicle height detection means for detecting a vehicle height, the vehicle height detection means being provided in the damper in an auxiliary manner, andan auxiliary device provided in the motorcycle in an auxiliary manner, the auxiliary device being controlled based on a detection signal from the vehicle height detection means.3. The motorcycle according to claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary device is a headlight claim 1 , and an optical axis of the headlight is adjusted according to the vehicle height based on the detection signal from the vehicle height detection means.4. The motorcycle according to claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary device is a side stand claim 1 , and a length of the side stand is adjusted according to the vehicle height during stoppage of the vehicle based on the detection signal from the vehicle height detection means.5. The motorcycle according to claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary device is a rearview mirror claim 1 , and a position of the rearview mirror is adjusted according to the vehicle height based on the detection signal from the vehicle height detection means.6. The motorcycle according to claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary device is a brake with an ABS claim 1 , and a threshold for a deceleration change rate of a wheel speed at which the ABS is actuated is adjusted according to the vehicle height ...

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Номер записи: 50

20-03-2014 дата публикации

Vehicle air conditioning remote control system, server, and portable terminal

Номер: US20140081481A1

Автор: Junichi Nishida

Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A portable terminal transmits to a server a request to start pre-air conditioning when the operations to begin pre-air conditioning are performed on the screen of the portable terminal. The server predicts whether an air conditioning device will begin cooling or heating on the basis of a set of vehicle location information stored in a vehicle information storage unit and a set of temperature information acquired from a temperature information center, and transmits the prediction results to the portable terminal. As a consequence, it is possible to notify the cooling and heating state to a vehicle user in a timely manner.

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Номер записи: 51

10-04-2014 дата публикации

HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING DRIVING OF THE SAME

Номер: US20140100729A1

Автор: Jung Hyun Woo

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Provided is a hybrid electric vehicle that includes a turbocharger and a method for controlling driving of the hybrid electric vehicle accordingly. In particular, an engine and a motor are configured to generate power respectively. An engine clutch may be positioned between the engine and the driving motor to engage and disengage the engine and the driving motor. An integrated starter and generator (ISG) starts the engine or generates power, and a turbocharger is provided therein. A decelerator adjusts revolution speeds and torque of the turbine and the air compressor of the turbocharger and the integrated starter and generator between the turbine and the air compressor of the turbocharger and the integrated starter and generator. Finally, a controller controls the integrated starter and generator, the engine clutch, the turbo charter, and the decelerator based on states of the engine, the driving motor, and the battery accordingly. 1. A hybrid electric vehicle , comprising:an engine configured to generate power by injecting fuel into the engine;a driving motor configured to generate power by receiving power from a battery;an engine clutch positioned between the engine and the driving motor to engage and disengage the engine and the driving motor accordingly;an integrated starter and generator (ISG) configured to start the engine or generate power;a turbocharger including a turbine rotated via exhaust gas introduced in an exhaust manifold and an air compressor configured to compress air via torque from the turbine to transfer the compressed air to an air intake of the engine; anda decelerator configured to adjust revolution speeds and torque of the turbocharger and the integrated starter and generator between the turbocharger and the integrated starter and generator.2. A hybrid electric vehicle , comprising:an engine configured to generate power by injecting fuel into the engine;a driving motor configured to generate power via power from a battery;an engine clutch ...

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Номер записи: 52

10-04-2014 дата публикации

CONTROLLER FOR HYBRID VEHICLE

Номер: US20140100731A1

Автор: ONO Hiroaki

Принадлежит: Denso Corporation

A cooling system circulates a coolant between an engine, an inverter and a radiator to cool the engine and the inverter. A driving mode of the vehicle can be changed between an EV-mode in which the vehicle is driven only by the motor and an HV-mode in which the vehicle is driven by at least one of the motor and the engine. When a driving mode is EV-mode, a coolant temperature is increased to cool the inverter. In the EV-mode, a vehicle is driven by motor only. When the inverter temperature is increased, the allowable current of the inverter can be increased and an allowable output of a motor can be increased. 1. A controller for a hybrid vehicle , comprising:an engine and a motor for driving a vehicle between an EV-mode in which the vehicle is driven only by the motor and an HV-mode in which the vehicle is driven by at least one of the motor and the engine;an inverter driving the motor;a battery supplying electric power to the motor through the inverter, the battery being charged by an external power source;a cooling system for circulating a coolant between the engine, the inverter and a radiator in order to cool the engine and the inverter, andan allowable-current controller which varies an upper limit temperature of the coolant, an allowable current of the inverter, and an allowable output of the motor, according to the driving mode.2. A controller for a hybrid vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising:an electric cooling fan generating cooling air; anda plug-in-charge controller driving the electric cooling fan during a plug-in-charge without respect to a position of an ignition switch.3. A controller for a hybrid vehicle according to claim 2 , whereinwhen the battery is charged more than or equal to a specified value and the temperature of the coolant is lower than or equal to a specified value, the plug-in-charge controller stops the cooling fan.4. A controller for a hybrid vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe cooling system is provided with a ...

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Номер записи: 53

10-04-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OIL PUMP

Номер: US20140100739A1

Автор: LEE Sungha

Принадлежит:

Disclosed are an oil pump control system and method, the oil pump control method including setting an initial target oil pressure of the oil pump based on a rotation speed of an engine or an oil temperature, determining a pressure compensation value by considering the target torque or target fuel quantity of the engine based on the initial target oil pressure, determining a final target oil pressure by adding the pressure compensation value to the initial target oil pressure, and feedback-controlling the oil pump so that current oil pressure measured in real time follows the final target oil pressure. 1. An oil pump control method , comprising:setting an initial target oil pressure of an oil pump based on a rotation speed of an engine or an oil temperature;determining a target torque or a target fuel quantity of the engine;determining a pressure compensation value by considering the determined target torque or target fuel quantity of the engine based on the initial target oil pressure;determining a final target oil pressure by adding the pressure compensation value to the initial target oil pressure; andfeedback-controlling the oil pump so that current oil pressure measured in real time follows the final target oil pressure.2. The oil pump control method of claim 1 , wherein:the initial target oil pressure is set from a target oil pressure curve preset according to the rotation speed of the engine or a target oil pressure map preset according to the rotation speed of the engine and the oil temperature.3. The oil pump control method of claim 2 , further comprising:determining whether the oil temperature is normally measured; andwhen the oil temperature is not normally measured, setting the determined target oil pressure as the final target oil pressure according to the target oil pressure curve.4. The oil pump control method of claim 1 , wherein:the determining of the pressure compensation value comprises:determining an absolute value of a difference between a first ...

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Номер записи: 54

05-01-2017 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME AND HYBRID VEHICLE

Номер: US20170001494A1

Автор: LI JIEWEN, Li Zhichun, LIU Changjiu, LIU GUORUI, WEI YANZHANG

Принадлежит: BYD Company Limited

A hybrid vehicle, an air conditioning system and a method for controlling the air conditioning system are provided. The air conditioning system includes: an electric compressor; a mechanical compressor, connected with the electric compressor in parallel; a power battery, connected with the electric compressor and configured to supply power to the electric compressor; an engine, connected with the mechanical compressor and configured to supply a power source to the mechanical compressor; an engine controller, connected with the engine and configured to start the engine when the mechanical compressor is to be started; a battery manager, connected with the power battery and configured to detect a state of charge of the power battery; and a controller, connected with the engine controller and the battery manager and configured to start the electric compressor and the mechanical compressor at different time according to the state of charge of the power battery. 1. An air conditioning system of a hybrid vehicle , comprising:an electric compressor;a mechanical compressor, connected with the electric compressor in parallel;a power battery, connected with the electric compressor and configured to supply power to the electric compressor;an engine, connected with the mechanical compressor and configured to supply a power source to the mechanical compressor;an engine controller, connected with the engine and configured to start the engine when the mechanical compressor is to be started;a battery manager, connected with the power battery and configured to detect a state of charge of the power battery; anda controller, connected with the engine controller and the battery manager and configured to start the electric compressor and the mechanical compressor at different time according to the state of charge of the power battery.2. The air conditioning system according to claim 1 , whereinthe battery manager is configured to detect a first state of charge of the power battery;when ...

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Номер записи: 55

07-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Номер: US20160001773A1

Автор: Kang Seung Jae, Kim Jong Hyun, Lee Hak Sung

Принадлежит:

A system for controlling a hybrid electric vehicle includes a control unit for determining whether or not an Oil Pump Unit (OPU) and an Electric Oil Pressure (EOP) temperature sensor are normally operated; a phase current density comparison unit for comparing the mean density of phase currents acquired after shifting the gears of the vehicle with the density of coil phase currents which flow through a coil at a maximum permissible temperature at which the coil is not burning; and a torque control unit for controlling the value of torque to be applied to a transmission according to a result acquired by the phase current density comparison unit. 1. A method for controlling a hybrid electric vehicle , comprising:determining whether or not an Electric Oil Pump (EOP) temperature sensor is normally operated when an Oil Pump Unit (OPU) is normally operated;comparing a mean density of phase currents acquired after shifting gears of the vehicle with a density of coil phase currents which flow through a coil at a maximum permissible temperature at which the coil is not burning; andcontrolling a value of torque to be applied to a transmission according to a result of comparing the mean density of phase currents with the density of coil phase currents.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of controlling the value of torque comprises applying an unrestricted amount of torque to the transmission when the mean density of phase currents acquired after shifting the gears of the vehicle is less than the density of coil phase currents.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of controlling the value of torque comprises applying an unrestricted amount of torque to the transmission for a set permissible time period when the mean density of phase currents acquired after shifting the gears of the vehicle is greater than the density of coil phase currents.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the permissible time period is a time period taken to reach the maximum permissible ...

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Номер записи: 56

05-01-2017 дата публикации

A method of supplying electrical appliances of a vehicle

Номер: US20170001631A1

Автор: Johan Lindstrom, Mathias Björkman, Mikael Bergquist, Niklas Petterson

Принадлежит: SCANIA CV AB

Disclosed is a method for control of a vehicle with a drive system comprising an output shaft in a combustion engine and a planetary gear with a first and a second electrical machine connected via their rotors to the components in the planetary gear, a supply of electrical power to electrical auxiliary units and/or loads present in the vehicle is carried out, by way of the combustion engine being kept running with its output shaft connected with the second electrical machine's rotor, and the electrical auxiliary units and/or loads being supplied with electrical power via the first electrical machine and/or the second electrical machine.

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Номер записи: 57

02-01-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20200001857A1

Автор: Gangemella Donald W., Haas Carl L., Klemanski Richard S., Naylor Michael A.

Принадлежит:

A vehicle control system includes at least one sensor and a power supply control system. The sensor is on board a vehicle system and configured to generate vehicle data relating to a condition or parameter associated with the vehicle system. The power supply control system is configured to control one or more power supplies on board the vehicle system and to receive the vehicle data from the at least one sensor. The power supply control system is also configured to compare the vehicle data to one or more criteria relating to vehicle movement, and, in response to a determination that the vehicle data meets the criteria and receipt of a signal indicative of the vehicle system carrying (or being configured to carry) cargo of a predetermined material, generate a control signal to deactivate at least one of the power supplies. 1. A vehicle control system comprising:at least one sensor on board a vehicle system and configured to generate vehicle data relating to a condition or parameter associated with the vehicle system; anda power supply control system having at least one processor and configured to control one or more power supplies on board the vehicle system and to receive the vehicle data from the at least one sensor;wherein the power supply control system is further configured to compare the vehicle data to one or more criteria relating to vehicle movement, and, in response to at least one of (i) a determination that the vehicle data meets the criteria and/or (ii) receipt of a signal indicative of the vehicle system carrying or being configured to carry cargo of a predetermined material, generate a control signal to deactivate at least one power supply of the one or more power supplies.2. The vehicle control system of claim 1 , wherein the power supply control system is configured to generate the control signal responsive to both the receipt of the signal indicative of the vehicle system carrying the cargo of the predetermined material and a concurrent ...

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Номер записи: 58

04-01-2018 дата публикации

System and method for performing an engine stop and start for a rolling vehicle

Номер: US20180001896A1

Автор: Alexander O`Connor Gibson, HONG Jiang, Kirk Pebley, Matthew John Shelton, Steven Anatole Frait

Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Methods and systems for improving operation of a vehicle driveline that includes an engine and an automatic transmission with a torque converter are presented. In one non-limiting example, the engine may be stopped while a vehicle in which the engine operates is rolling. A transmission coupled to the engine may be shifted as the vehicle rolls so that vehicle response may be improved if a driver requests an increase of engine torque.

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Номер записи: 59

03-01-2019 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method

Номер: US20190001954A1

Автор: ALI Rana, Williams David John Roach

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In one embodiment, there is provided a device for a vehicle, having: 1. A device for a vehicle , comprising: 'the first interface comprising at least one fluid port configured to couple to at least one fluid port of the replaceable fluid container;', 'a first interface configured to couple to at least one replaceable fluid container for a vehicle comprising a battery,'} 'the second interface comprising at least one fluid port configured to couple to at least one fluid port of a fluid circulation system of the vehicle;', 'a second interface configured to couple to an engine of the vehicle,'}a fluid path coupled to at least one fluid port of the first interface and at least one fluid port of the second interface; andat least one electrical pump configured to be powered and/or driven by the battery of the vehicle and to cause fluid flow between the replaceable fluid container and the fluid circulation system through the fluid path.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one electrical pump comprises:an electrical pump configured to cause fluid flow for fluid supply from the replaceable fluid container to the fluid circulation system; and/oran electrical pump configured to cause fluid flow for fluid return from the fluid circulation system to the replaceable fluid container.3. The device of claim 2 , further comprising:at least one heat exchanger thermally coupled to the fluid path and at least one temperature regulating system of the vehicle, optionally wherein the temperature regulating system of the vehicle is further associated with at least one of an engine cooling system and a heating, ventilating and air conditioning system of the vehicle, optionally the device further comprising a further electrical pump configured to be powered and/or driven by the battery of the vehicle and to cause a temperature regulating fluid flow through the heat exchanger, optionally wherein the temperature regulating fluid comprises one or more of: air, hydrogen, an inert gas, ...

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Номер записи: 60

05-01-2017 дата публикации

EXCAVATION SYSTEM PROVIDING AUTOMATED STALL CORRECTION

Номер: US20170002544A1

Автор: CHOW Ricky Kam Ho, FLETCHER Jeffrey Graham, HEWAVISENTHI Ranishka De Silva, JONES Daniel Aaron

Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

An excavation system is disclosed for a machine having a work tool. The excavation system may have first and second actuators configured to move the work tool in first and second directions, at least a first valve configured to regulate fluid flow through the first actuator, and at least a second valve configured to regulate fluid flow through the second actuator. The excavation system may also have at least one sensor to generate a first signal indicative of a performance of the first actuator, and a controller in communication with the at least a first valve, the at least a second valve, and the at least one sensor. The controller may be configured to make a first determination that the first actuator is experiencing a stall condition based on the first signal, and to selectively command neutralization of the powertrain and movement of the second actuator based on the first determination. 1. An excavation system for a machine having a work tool , a traction device , and a powertrain configured to power the work tool and the traction device , the excavation system comprising:a first actuator configured to move the work tool in a first direction;at least a first valve configured to regulate fluid flow through the first actuator;at least one sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a performance of the first actuator;a second actuator configured to move the work tool in a second direction;at least a second valve configured to regulate fluid flow through the second actuator; and make a first determination that the first actuator is experiencing a stall condition based on the first signal; and', 'selectively command neutralization of the powertrain and movement of the second actuator based on the first determination., 'a controller in communication with the at least a first valve, the at least one sensor, the at least a second valve, and the powertrain, the controller being configured to2. The excavation system of claim 1 , wherein:the first actuator ...

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Номер записи: 61

13-01-2022 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20220009511A1

Автор: Matsunaga Hideki, Onodera Satoshi, OTAKA Masaru, Takano Toshiaki, Tsuchiya Masamitsu

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A control device of a mobile object includes a control unit configured to restrict, based on information specifying a suppression area where occurrence of a communication delay is to be suppressed, the mobile object from performing an operation that induces a communication delay in the suppression area. 1. A control device of a mobile object , the control device comprising:a control unit configured to restrict, based on information specifying a suppression area where occurrence of a communication delay is to be suppressed, the mobile object from performing an operation that induces a communication delay in the suppression area.2. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit performs the operation that induces the communication delay when the mobile object is outside the suppression area.3. The control device according to claim 1 ,wherein the mobile object is a vehicle, andthe suppression area includes at least one of an area where a behavior accompanied by steering is planned, an area where a pedestrian is expected to suddenly appear, or an area near an intersection.4. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein the information specifies the suppression area relating to a predetermined point for each operation mode of the mobile object.5. The control device according to claim 1 ,wherein the mobile object is a vehicle, anda suppression area relating to a predetermined point for a manual driving mode of the mobile object is narrower than a suppression area relating to the predetermined point for an automated driving mode of the mobile object.6. The control device according to claim 1 ,wherein the mobile object is a vehicle, anda suppression area relating to a predetermined point for a manual driving mode of the mobile object is narrower than a suppression area relating to the predetermined point for a remote driving mode of the mobile object.7. The control device according to claim 1 ,wherein the mobile object is a vehicle, anda suppression ...

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Номер записи: 62

01-01-2015 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A VEHICLE DRIVELINE POWER TAKE OFF

Номер: US20150006011A1

Автор: "Gibson Alex OConnor", Doering Jeffrey Allen, Fujii Yuji, McCallum James William Loch, Pietron Gregory Michael

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Systems and methods for improving operation of a power take off are presented. In one example, the power take off may be rotated in two different directions. The approaches may improve operation of a power take off device. 1. A method of operating a vehicle , comprising:while in the vehicle is stationary and parked vehicle, operating a power take off (PTO), including rotating a PTO output via rotating a first PTO power source in a first direction and a second direction; and rotating the PTO output via a positive torque provided by the first PTO power source and a positive torque provided by a second PTO power source.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising opening a driveline disconnect clutch when rotating the PTO in the second direction.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising opening or closing a driveline disconnect clutch when rotating the PTO in the first direction.4. The method of claim 3 , where the first PTO power source is a driveline integrated starter/generator (DISG) claim 3 , and where the second PTO power source is an engine claim 3 , and where the DISG is positioned in a driveline between a transmission and the engine.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising ceasing to operate the first PTO power source in response to a battery state of charge (SOC) less than a threshold.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adjusting a speed of the PTO output via adjusting the positive torque provided by the first PTO power source.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adjusting a speed of the PTO output via adjusting the positive torque provided by the second PTO power source.8. A method of operating a power take off (PTO) of a vehicle claim 1 , comprising:rotating a mechanical device external the vehicle and other than vehicle wheels via a PTO output by way of rotating a first PTO power source including an engine and a second PTO power source, the first PTO power source and the second PTO power source providing positive torque to a ...

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Номер записи: 63

02-01-2020 дата публикации

RENTAL SYSTEM

Номер: US20200005389A1

Автор: Imai Naoko, Shintani Tomoko, Suzuki Atsuyuki

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A predicted energy consumption calculation unit calculates, when an on-vehicle apparatus of a rental vehicle is operated during the period of depositing an article in a deposit space of the rental vehicle, a predicted energy consumption that is a predicted value of the amount of energy consumed by the on-vehicle apparatus. A rentable period determination unit determines a rentable period of the deposit space on the basis of the predicted energy consumption calculated by the predicted energy consumption calculation unit. 1. A rental system supporting a service of renting out a housing part of a vehicle as a deposit space for an article , comprising:a predicted energy consumption calculation unit for calculating, when an on-vehicle apparatus of the vehicle is operated during the period of depositing an article in the housing part, a predicted energy consumption being a predicted value of the amount of energy consumed by the on-vehicle apparatus; anda rentable period determination unit for determining a rentable period of the housing part based on the predicted energy consumption calculated by the predicted energy consumption calculation unit.2. The rental system according to further comprising:a vehicle nonuse period recognition unit for recognizing a vehicle nonuse period, the vehicle nonuse period being a period in which a vehicle provider who is an owner of the vehicle or a person having a predetermined relation with the owner does not use the vehicle; whereinthe rentable period determination unit sets the rentable period based on the predicted energy consumption calculated by the predicted energy consumption calculation unit and the vehicle nonuse period recognized by the vehicle nonuse period recognition unit.3. The rental system according to further comprising:an energy remaining amount recognition unit for recognizing the remaining amount of energy stored in an energy storage unit included in the vehicle; whereinthe rentable period determination unit determines ...

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Номер записи: 64

27-01-2022 дата публикации

HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20220024442A1

Автор: Ball Edward, Cox David, Hesketh David, Mitchell Matthew, Ramiro Garcia David, Thombs Jonathan

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A vehicle includes an internal combustion engine, an electric machine, and a controller. The electric machine is rotatably coupled to the engine and is configured to deliver electrical power to electrical accessories. The controller is programmed to, in response to a control signal loss between the electric machine and the controller, limit torque output of electric machine to less than a torque threshold that corresponds to the power threshold. The controller is further programmed to, in response an accessory power demand being greater than the power threshold, control the engine to power the electric machine to increase the torque output of electric machine to greater than the torque threshold to meet the accessory power demand. 1. A vehicle comprising:an internal combustion engine;an electric machine rotatably coupled to the engine and configured to deliver electrical power to primary and secondary electrical accessories; and control the electrical machine to a adjust a torque being delivered from the engine to the electric machine, and', limit electric machine torque to less than a threshold,', 'control the engine to power the electric machine to supply an electrical voltage to the primary accessories,', 'calculate an estimated torque being delivered from the engine to the electric machine based on a present voltage being delivered to the primary and secondary accessories, a present electrical current being delivered to the primary and secondary accessories, and a rotational speed of the engine,', 'calculate a desired torque of the electric machine based on the present voltage and a desired electrical power of the primary and secondary accessories, and', 'in response to the desired torque being greater than the threshold, control the engine to power the electric machine to increase and drive the estimated torque of the electric machine toward the desired torque to meet the electrical power demand of the primary and secondary accessories., 'in response to a ...

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Номер записи: 65

14-01-2021 дата публикации

COOLING METHOD AND COOLING DEVICE OF ELECTRIC MOTOR

Номер: US20210008982A1

Автор: TSUKAMOTO Yukinori

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An electric motor is cooled by using a first refrigerant. The first refrigerant is cooled by heat exchange with a second refrigerant having a cooling target that is different from the first refrigerant, and the first refrigerant after being cooled by the heat exchange is supplied to the electric motor. The supply flow rate of the first refrigerant to the electric motor is reduced where a temperature of the first refrigerant is less than a first prescribed temperature as compared to where the temperature of the first refrigerant is greater than or equal to the first prescribed temperature. The supply flow rate of the first refrigerant is continuously reduced as long as a temperature of the second refrigerant is below a second prescribed temperature even after the temperature of the first refrigerant reaches the first prescribed temperature. 1. An electric motor cooling method for cooling an electric motor by using a first refrigerant , the electric motor cooling method comprising:cooling the first refrigerant by heat exchange with a second refrigerant having a cooling target that is different from the first refrigerant;supplying the first refrigerant to the electric motor after being cooled by heat exchange;reducing a flow rate of the supply of the first refrigerant to the electric motor where a temperature of the first refrigerant is less than a first prescribed temperature as compared to where the temperature of the first refrigerant is greater than or equal to the first prescribed temperature, andcontinuously reducing the flow rate of the supply of the first refrigerant as long as a temperature of the second refrigerant is less than a second prescribed temperature even after the temperature of the first refrigerant reaches the first prescribed temperature.2. The electric motor cooling method according to claim 1 , further comprisingdetecting a temperature of the electric motor, anddetermining whether the temperature of the first refrigerant is greater than or ...

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Номер записи: 66

14-01-2021 дата публикации

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20210009104A1

Автор: Bergkoetter Brenton J., Bucknor Norman K., Lee Chunhao J., Li Dongxu, Shepley Luke D., Shidore Neeraj S.

Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A hybrid powertrain system includes an electric machine, a torque converter, a transmission, a hydraulic pump, and a controller, and it is arranged to transfer mechanical power to a driveline. The torque converter includes a clutch, a pump, and a turbine, and the electric machine is rotatably coupled to the hydraulic pump and to the torque converter pump. The hydraulic pump is fluidly connected to the transmission, and the controller is operably connected to the electric machine and the torque converter clutch. The controller is executable to determine an operator command, and control the electric machine to spin the hydraulic pump in a speed control mode and control the torque converter clutch in an open state. Upon achieving a desired minimum pump speed, the torque converter clutch is applied in a slip state and the electric machine is controlled in response to the operator command. 1. A hybrid powertrain system for a vehicle , comprising:an electric machine, a torque converter, a transmission, a hydraulic pump, and a controller;wherein the torque converter includes a clutch, a pump, and a turbine;wherein the electric machine is rotatably coupled to the hydraulic pump and to the torque converter pump;wherein the hydraulic pump is fluidly connected to the transmission;wherein the controller is operably connected to the electric machine and the torque converter clutch;wherein the controller includes an instruction set, the instruction set executable to:determine an operator command;control the electric machine to spin the hydraulic pump in a speed control mode to achieve a desired minimum pump speed, and control the torque converter clutch in an open state; andupon achieving the desired minimum pump speed, apply the torque converter clutch in a slip state and control the electric machine in response to the operator command.2. The hybrid powertrain system of claim 1 , further comprising an internal combustion engine claim 1 , wherein the internal combustion engine is ...

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Номер записи: 67

14-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICLE-MOUNTED EQUIPMENT CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20210009165A1

Автор: Ishikawa Daigo, Sugimoto Tsuyoshi, Ueda Kazuhiko

Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A vehicle-mounted equipment control device includes a controller configured to cause equipment of any of a headlight, a wiper, and an air-conditioning device to continue a visual securing operation for securing visibility of a driver of a vehicle even after driving control of the vehicle is switched from automated driving control to manual driving control regardless of an operation mode of the equipment specified by an operation switch for setting an operation of the equipment when an operation mode executed by the equipment immediately before driving control of the vehicle is switched from automated driving control to manual driving control is an operation mode corresponding to the visual securing operation. 1. A vehicle-mounted equipment control device , comprising:a controller configured to cause equipment of any of a headlight, a wiper, and an air-conditioning device to continue a visual securing operation for securing visibility of a driver of a vehicle even after driving control of the vehicle is switched from automated driving control to manual driving control regardless of an operation mode of the equipment specified by an operation switch for setting an operation of the equipment when an operation mode executed by the equipment immediately before driving control of the vehicle is switched from automated driving control to manual driving control is an operation mode corresponding to the visual securing operation.2. The vehicle-mounted equipment control device according to claim 1 , whereinthe equipment is a headlight, andthe controller changes an operation mode of the headlight to an operation mode specified by the operation switch when illuminance measured by an illumination sensor installed in the vehicle is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value after driving control of the vehicle is switched from automated driving control to manual driving control.3. The vehicle-mounted equipment control device according to claim 1 , whereinthe ...

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Номер записи: 68

10-01-2019 дата публикации

BICYCLE COMPONENT CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20190009780A1

Автор: KOMATSU Atsushi, KUROKAWA Yuta, SAKURAI Shingo

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A bicycle component control system is basically provided with an electronic controller. The electronic controller is configured to output a control signal to operate both of a first bicycle electric component and a second bicycle electric component in accordance with a correspondence table between an operating state of the first bicycle electric component and an operating state of the second bicycle electric component. The first bicycle electric component includes one of a height adjustable seatpost and a suspension. The second bicycle electric component includes one of a gear transmission and the other of the height adjustable seatpost and the suspension. 1. A bicycle component control system comprising:an electronic controller being configured to output a control signal to operate both of a first bicycle electric component and a second bicycle electric component in accordance with a correspondence table between an operating state of the first bicycle electric component and an operating state of the second bicycle electric component,the first bicycle electric component including one of a height adjustable seatpost and a suspension, and the second bicycle electric component includes one of a gear transmission and the other of the height adjustable seatpost and the suspension.2. The bicycle component control system according to claim 1 , whereinthe first bicycle electric component includes the suspension and the second bicycle electric component includes the height adjustable seatpost, and the correspondence table includes at least one of a travel stroke and a damping condition of the suspension, and a plurality of height positions of the height adjustable seatpost.3. The bicycle component control system according to claim 2 , whereinthe electronic controller outputs the control signal in response to receiving an input indicative of a road condition.4. The bicycle component control system according to claim 3 , whereinthe electronic controller is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 69

27-01-2022 дата публикации

RETROFIT REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MACHINE

Номер: US20220026899A1

Автор: Gundlapalli Sai Praveen, Kandula Suneel Venkata, Nelson Anthony Keith Nathan, Pilgrim Martin Victor, Varghese Ashish Abraham

Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

A retrofittable remote control system is provided for enabling remote controlling of an on-board component of machine that is inherently incapable of being remote controlled. An interface control module is retrofitted on machine and is configured to communicate with off-board remote control over wireless communication channel. The interface control module detects presence of an on-board control module that communicates with the on-board component over a digital communication channel. The interface control module is configured to then establish either a digital communication link with the on-board control module or a direct Input/Output (I/O) communication link with the on-board component of the machine based on the detection. The interface control module is configured to send a control signal over either the direct I/O communication link or the digital communication channel via the detected on-board control module, for controlling the on-board component. 1. A retrofittable remote control system for enabling remote controlling of an on-board component of a machine that is inherently incapable of being remote controlled , the remote control system comprising:an interface control module configured to be retrofitted to the machine; andan off-board remote control configured to communicate with the interface control module over a wireless communication channel,wherein the interface control module is configured to:detect presence of an on-board control module associated with the on-board component of the machine, the on-board control module being configured to communicate with the on-board component over a digital communication channel disposed on the machine;establish a digital communication link with the on-board control module over the digital communication channel when the on-board control module is detected to be present on the machine;establish a direct Input/Output (I/O) communication link with the on-board component of the machine when the on-board control module ...

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Номер записи: 70

09-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND CONTROL APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Номер: US20200010075A1

Автор: APPEL Stefan, HOHM Christopher, Kruse Alexander, VOGT Michael

Принадлежит: Audi AG

A method for operating a hybrid electric vehicle including an electric machine, a battery and an internal combustion engine, the load point of which is shifted upward to drive the electric machine for charging the battery in the generator mode, wherein a target state of charge of the battery is specified; a required target charging capacity is determined; the load point of the internal combustion engine initially is only shifted upward within an engine-map range of the internal combustion engine. 1. A method for operating a hybrid electric vehicle , comprising: wherein a target charging state of the battery for a future point in time is specified in dependence on multiple parameters defining an electric energy demand of the hybrid electric vehicle;', 'a required target charging capacity is determined to achieve the specified target charging state of the battery;', 'the load point of the internal combustion engine first is only shifted upward within an engine-map range of the internal combustion engine classified as favorable with regards to a degree of efficiency and/or acoustic emissions and in dependence on the determined target charging capacity;', 'the load point of the internal combustion engine is shifted upward further, thus departing the engine-map range of the internal combustion engine classified as favorable, if it is determined within a specified time interval and based on a detected, actual mean charging capacity of the battery, that the target charging state will not be achieved solely by shifting the load point upward within the engine-map range classified as favorable., 'an electric machine, a battery and an internal combustion engine the load point of which is shifted upward to drive the electric machine for charging the battery in the generator mode,'}2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the target state of charge of the battery is specified in dependence on a current state of charge of the battery claim 1 , an energy demand of auxiliary ...

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Номер записи: 71

09-01-2020 дата публикации

DRIVING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE METHOD FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20200010079A1

Автор: Ito Yosuke, Okita Toshinori, TANASE Masayasu

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In a driving assistance apparatus, an object detecting unit detects an object that is present in a periphery of an own vehicle based on an image captured by an imaging apparatus provided in the own vehicle. An avoidance control unit performs collision avoidance control for avoiding a collision between the detected object and the own vehicle when a collision between the object and the own vehicle is likely. A light distribution control unit switches irradiated light of an irradiation apparatus provided in the own vehicle between high beam and low beam based on a predetermined switching condition. The light distribution control unit performs switching suppression control to suppress switching of the irradiated light from high beam to low beam while the avoidance control unit is performing collision avoidance control in a case where the irradiated light is set to high beam. 1. A driving assistance apparatus for a vehicle that includes an irradiation apparatus that irradiates light toward an advancing direction of an own vehicle and an imaging apparatus that images a periphery of the own vehicle , the driving assistance apparatus comprising:an object detecting unit that detects an object that is present in the periphery of the own vehicle based on an image captured by the imaging apparatus;an avoidance control unit that performs collision avoidance control for avoiding a collision between the object detected by the object detecting unit and the vehicle when a collision between the object and the vehicle is likely; anda light distribution control unit that switches irradiated light of the irradiation apparatus between high beam and low beam based on a predetermined switching condition, whereinthe light distribution control unit performs switching suppression control to suppress switching of the irradiated light from high beam to low beam while the avoidance control unit is performing collision avoidance control in a case where the irradiated light is set to high beam.2. ...

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Номер записи: 72

12-01-2017 дата публикации

AUTOMATION KIT FOR AN AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE

Номер: US20170010619A1

Автор: Foster Christopher A., Harris Jeremy A., Hornberger Michael G., Morwood Daniel John, Turpin Bret Todd

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The present disclosure relates to an automation kit for an agricultural vehicle that includes a kit controller configured to receive feedback from at least one sensor, to receive a mission path, and to receive a location signal from a locating device, where the kit controller is configured to control a velocity of the agricultural vehicle based at least on the mission path, the feedback, and the location signal. The automation kit also includes a vehicle interface configured to communicatively couple the kit controller to a bus of the agricultural vehicle, where the bus is communicatively coupled to at least a brake controller configured to control a hydraulic valve of a braking system of the agricultural vehicle, and the kit controller is configured to control the velocity at least by selectively sending a signal to the brake controller to control the braking system. 1. An automation kit for an agricultural vehicle , comprising:a kit controller configured to receive feedback from at least one sensor, to receive a mission path, and to receive a location signal from a locating device, wherein the kit controller is configured to control a velocity of the agricultural vehicle based at least on the mission path, the feedback, and the location signal; anda vehicle interface configured to communicatively couple the kit controller to a bus of the agricultural vehicle, wherein the bus is communicatively coupled to at least a brake controller configured to control a hydraulic valve of a braking system of the agricultural vehicle, and the kit controller is configured to control the velocity at least by selectively sending a signal to the brake controller to control the braking system.2. The automation kit of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensor claim 1 , a radio detection and ranging (RADAR) sensor claim 1 , a stereo-vision sensor claim 1 , a camera claim 1 , a 3-dimensional time of flight sensor claim 1 , a bumper ...

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Номер записи: 73

11-01-2018 дата публикации

LUBRICATING OIL SUPPLY DEVICE AND LUBRICATING OIL SUPPLY CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20180010595A1

Автор: Goto Kaoru, Nishimine Akiko

Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A lubricating oil supply device for a vehicle includes an electric oil pump and an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is configured to control the electric oil pump, determine whether or not lubricating oil needs to be supplied by the electric oil pump, control a drive duty of the electric oil pump to a first value when the ECU determines that lubricating oil needs to be supplied, and control the drive duty to a second value that is smaller than the first value when the ECU determines that lubricating oil does not need to be supplied. The electronic control unit is configured to perform duty variable control for controlling the drive duty to a third value, which is between the first value and the second value, during a predetermined changeover transition period, in changing over the drive duty from the first value to the second value. 1. A lubricating oil supply device for a vehicle , the lubricating oil supply device comprising:an electric oil pump that supplies lubricating oil to a predetermined region of the vehicle; andan electronic control unit configured to control the electric oil pump, the electronic control unit being configured to:determine whether or not lubricating oil needs to be supplied by the electric oil pump,control a drive duty of the electric oil pump to a first value when the electronic control unit determines that lubricating oil needs to be supplied, and control the drive duty to a second value that is smaller than the first value when the electronic control unit determines that lubricating oil does not need to be supplied, andperform duty variable control for controlling the drive duty to a third value, which is a value between the first value and the second value, during a predetermined changeover transition period, in changing over the drive duty from the first value to the second value.2. The lubricating oil supply device for the vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe electronic control unit is configured to control ...

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Номер записи: 74

10-01-2019 дата публикации

CATALYST HEATING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190010846A1

Автор: Ikeda Yuji

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To shorten a time period of a catalyst heating without increasing the cost largely. A catalyst heating system for heating a catalyst provided at an exhaust passage of a vehicle, the system comprises a purifying catalyst provided in the exhaust passage , a water storage part provided at an upstream of the purifying catalyst in the exhaust passage and along a bottom side of the exhaust passage , an upper part of the water storage part being opened to the exhaust passage , an electromagnetic wave emitter arranged above the water storage part and configured to emit an electromagnetic wave to moisture stored inside the water storage part , thereby heating up the moisture and generating water vapor therefrom, and a controller configured to control the electromagnetic wave emitter , and the controller controls the electromagnetic wave emitter to emit the electromagnetic wave for a predetermined time period when an engine of the vehicle starts to run. 1. A catalyst heating system for heating a catalyst provided at an exhaust passage of a vehicle , the system comprising:a purifying catalyst provided in the exhaust passage;a water storage part provided at an upstream of the purifying catalyst in the exhaust passage and along a bottom side of the exhaust passage, an upper part of the water storage part being opened to the exhaust passage;an electromagnetic wave emitter arranged above the water storage part and configured to emit an electromagnetic wave to moisture stored inside the water storage part, thereby heating up the moisture and generating water vapor therefrom; anda controller configured to control the electromagnetic wave emitter, andwherein the controller controls the electromagnetic wave emitter to emit the electromagnetic wave for a predetermined time period when an engine of the vehicle starts to run.2. A catalyst heating system for heating a catalyst provided at an exhaust passage of a hybrid car capable of shifting from a hybrid mode to an engine mode , the ...

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Номер записи: 75

19-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20170015241A1

Автор: Fuehrer Thomas

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A method for operating a motor vehicle, in which an imminent rollover of the motor vehicle is detected, depending on the status values of the motor vehicle, at least one countermeasure being initiated and/or at least one warning message being output when an imminent rollover is detected. It is provided that, when an imminent rollover is detected, at least one of the instantaneous status values and/or the warning message is/are transmitted to a central database, where it is/they are made available for other motor vehicles. 1. A method for operating a motor vehicle , comprising:detecting an imminent rollover of the motor vehicle;depending on instantaneous status values of the motor vehicle, at least one of: i) initiating at least one countermeasure, and ii) outputting at least one warning message being output when an imminent rollover is detected;when an imminent rollover is detected, transmitting, to a central database, at least one of: i) at least one of the instantaneous status values, and ii) the warning message, where the at least one of the instantaneous status values and the warning message is made available for other motor vehicles.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein at least one of: i) position coordinates claim 1 , ii) a driving speed claim 1 , iii) a steering angle claim 1 , and iv) a distance traveled claim 1 , are detected as the instantaneous status values of the motor vehicle.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein data on surroundings of the vehicle claim 1 , at least one of: i) weather data claim 1 , ii) roadway condition claim 1 , iii) season of the year claim 1 , and iv) time of day claim 1 , are additionally detected and transmitted to the central database.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein at least one of: i) vital data on a driver of the motor vehicle claim 1 , and ii) a type of the motor vehicle claim 1 , is detected and transmitted to the central database.5. A method for operating a motor vehicle claim 1 , comprising: ...

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Номер записи: 76

19-01-2017 дата публикации

Smart Notification Systems For Wearable Devices

Номер: US20170015296A1

Автор: Haberl Samuel T., Lota Charan

Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

According to the embodiments described herein, a smart notification system can include a vehicle, a mobile communication device, and a wearable processing device. A wearable processor or the wearable processing device, a mobile processor of the mobile communication device, a vehicular processor of the vehicle, or a combination thereof can execute machine readable instructions to monitor ambient conditions of the vehicle with a sensor. A notification can be provided upon a wearable display of the wearable processing device. The notification can be indicative of the ambient conditions of the vehicle. A command can be detected with physical input of the wearable processing device. A command signal can be received with vehicle communication hardware of the vehicle. The command signal can be indicative of the command detected by the physical input of the wearable processing device. 1. A system comprising:a processor;a sensor communicatively coupled to the processor;a memory communicatively coupled to the processor; and monitor ambient conditions of a vehicle with the sensor;', 'determine a need for further action based on the ambient conditions;', 'provide a notification in response to determining the need for further action; and', 'receive a command signal indicative of a vehicular action in response to providing the notification., 'machine readable instructions stored in the memory that cause the system to perform at least the following when executed by the processor2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor executes the machine readable instructions to operate one or more components of the vehicle according to the vehicular action claim 1 , wherein the one or more components includes at least one of a window actuator and a heating ventilation and cooling system.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ambient conditions of the vehicle comprises an ambient temperature claim 1 , and wherein the need for further action is determined based on the ambient temperature.4 ...

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Номер записи: 77

21-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR DIRECTING POWER WITHIN AN ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE

Номер: US20160016578A1

Автор: Banker Adam Nathan, Doering Jeffrey Allen, Kuang Ming Lang

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An exemplary method directing power within an electrified vehicle includes generating electric power with an electric machine of an electrified vehicle. The method directs a first percentage of the electric power to a first use and a second percentage of the electric power to a second use. The method adjusts the first percentage and the second percentage in response to demand for an internal combustion engine of the electrified vehicle.

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Номер записи: 78

21-01-2016 дата публикации

TRACTOR

Номер: US20160016588A1

Автор: Petrigliano Rocco, SERENI Eugenio

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A tractor is disclosed having an engine fitted with a speed governor, drive wheels a transmission connecting the engine to the drive wheels a controller serving to select the effective transmission ratio, and an engine driven power take-off (PTO) shaft for driving ancillary equipment connected to the tractor. When in a part load operating mode in which the PTO shaft is connected to drive an implement and the tractor is moving, the governor is set to maintain the engine working point to follow a selected speed governor line () on the speed/load map of the engine. The controller is operative to initiate a change in the transmission ratio when the engine speed cannot be maintained within the specified tolerance of the desired engine speed.

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Номер записи: 79

21-01-2016 дата публикации

WORK VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SAME

Номер: US20160017570A1

Автор: Fujiwara Yasuo, MIYAMOTO Shunsuke, Yasuda Kaoru

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A work vehicle includes a pump brake control determining unit determines that a pump brake control is to be executed for causing a braking force to be generated by using a load on a hydraulic pump during braking. A pump brake torque control unit increases a pump brake torque to correspond to the load on the hydraulic pump during the pump brake control.

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Номер записи: 80

21-01-2016 дата публикации

Vehicle control apparatus

Номер: US20160017825A1

Автор: Shigeru Maeda, Tomohisa Ose

Принадлежит: Denso Corp

A vehicle control apparatus includes a condition determination section that determines whether or not an execution permission condition to permit coasting of a vehicle is satisfied, a first control section that causes the vehicle to shift to a first inertia running state by stopping the engine and disengaging the clutch device when the execution permission condition is determined to be satisfied, an auxiliary drive request determination section that determines whether or not an auxiliary drive request to drive the auxiliary has occurred, and a second control section that causes the vehicle to shift to a second inertia running state by starting the engine keeping the clutch device disengaged when the auxiliary drive request is determined to have occurred while the vehicle is running in the first inertia running state.

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Номер записи: 81

15-01-2015 дата публикации

OIL PUMP SYSTEM OF HYBRID VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20150019073A1

Автор: Kim Jong Hyun, Kim Ki Nam, Lee Haksung, Lee Jang Mi, Lee Jong Ho, Song Sanglok, Yang Seung Hyun, Yi Jaeshin

Принадлежит:

An oil pump system of a hybrid vehicle may include an electric oil pump which supplies operating hydraulic pressure to the transmission based on a speed command; a data detector which detects data for controlling the electric oil pump; and a controller which sets a driving mode of the electric oil pump based on the data detected by the data detector, determines a basic flow rate of the set driving mode, determines a final flow rate by compensating for the basic flow rate, and applies the speed command to the electric oil pump, in which the operating hydraulic pressure is supplied to the transmission only by the electric oil pump, and the speed command is determined based on target hydraulic pressure, an oil temperature, and the final flow rate. 1. An oil pump system of a hybrid vehicle , which supplies operating hydraulic pressure to a transmission of the hybrid vehicle , the oil pump system comprising:an electric oil pump which supplies the operating hydraulic pressure to the transmission based on a speed command;a data detector which detects data for controlling the electric oil pump; anda controller which sets driving modes of the electric oil pump based on the data detected by the data detector, determines a basic flow rate of the set driving modes, determines a final flow rate by compensating for the basic flow rate, and applies the speed command to the electric oil pump,wherein the operating hydraulic pressure is supplied to the transmission only by the electric oil pump, and the speed command is determined based on target hydraulic pressure, an oil temperature, and the final flow rate.2. The oil pump system of claim 1 ,wherein the driving modes include a first control mode that is set under a first condition in which the hybrid vehicle stops, and a second control mode that is set under a second condition in which the hybrid vehicle runs.3. The oil pump system of claim 2 , wherein the first condition is satisfied in a case in which a brake is turned on and a ...

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Номер записи: 82

16-01-2020 дата публикации

Accommodation vehicle management apparatus, accommodation vehicle management system, and accommodation vehicle

Номер: US20200016997A1

Автор: Katsuya Terahata, Shoya SATO, Yushi SEKI

Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

An accommodation vehicle management apparatus is disclosed which is configured to manage an accommodation vehicle including a reclinable seat in which a passenger sits, the reclinable seat being usable as bedding on which the passenger lies, and the accommodation vehicle being movable. The accommodation vehicle management apparatus includes a first hardware processor configured to restrict a reclining angle of the reclinable seat to less than a predetermined angle set as a reclining angle at the time of the reclinable seat being used as the bedding, at least while the accommodation vehicle is moving.

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Номер записи: 83

28-01-2016 дата публикации

Event Sensitive Learning Interface

Номер: US20160023664A1

Автор: Graham Philip R.

Принадлежит: ATIEVA, INC.

A vehicle control system is provided that is able to identify a particular driver from other potential drivers, monitor various vehicle functions, and determine if the identified driver repeatedly performs the same behavior upon activation of the car. When the control system determines that the identified driver repeats the same behavior each time the car is activated, the controller learns that behavior and associates it with the identified driver so that the learned behavior can be automatically performed, without driver interaction, when the driver is identified and the car is activated. 1. A method of automatically modifying a system setting for a vehicle utilizing an on-board system controller , the on-board system controller comprising a central processing unit (CPU) and a memory , the method comprising the steps of:identifying a specific driver of said vehicle from a plurality of potential drivers, wherein said on-board system controller performs said identifying step;monitoring a plurality of user-settable functions corresponding to a plurality of vehicle systems, wherein said on-board system controller is configured to monitor said plurality of vehicle systems and said plurality of user-settable functions, wherein said plurality of vehicle systems are selected from the group consisting of a vehicle audio system, a vehicle heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, a vehicle mode selector system, and a vehicle suspension system;detecting activation of said vehicle by said specific driver, wherein said on-board system controller performs said step of detecting activation of said vehicle; anddetecting an occurrence of said specific driver adjusting a specific function of said plurality of user-settable functions to a first setting within a preset period of time after activation of said vehicle by said specific driver, wherein said on-board system controller performs said step of detecting said occurrence, wherein if said specific driver adjusts ...

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Номер записи: 84

26-01-2017 дата публикации

Vehicle control device

Номер: US20170021829A1

Автор: Motoki Nishimura

Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

In a vehicle control device, detection of an object around a vehicle is performed, in a case where it is determined that there is a possibility that the vehicle may collide with the object, whether or not a collision can be avoided by braking control of the vehicle is determined, and in a case where it is determined that a collision cannot be avoided by the braking control, steering and braking control to avoid a collision by both steering of the vehicle and braking of the vehicle is performed, flashing of a direction indicator is started, and in a case where the vehicle has stopped, flashing of hazard flashing indicators is performed.

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Номер записи: 85

26-01-2017 дата публикации

MOBILE DEVICE AND SOFTWARE FOR IMPROVING OCCUPANCY DURING A WORKDAY COMMUTE

Номер: US20170021838A1

Автор: Fontana Edward Clark

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A set of software assisted features is described that enhance a workday commute to attract passengers. These include: use of an eye datum to position drivers away from the firewall, dual diagonal cooling systems that apply full cooling force as the sun clocks around the vehicle, software controlled exterior locker doors allowing a vehicle to act as a delivery destination at work or an autonomous errand runner, and a rear door that rotates largely in envelope and concentric with the rear axle to remove all opportunities for door dings. 1. Software and mechanisms that position a vehicle seat to obtain a driver , or other occupant , eye position at a uniform distance from the A-Pillar and other fixed elements of the vehicle chassis while also fixing the eye position in a narrow height range.2. A vehicle in accordance with claim 1 , wherein software claim 1 , sensors and mechanisms help position a vehicle seat to obtain a driver claim 1 , or other occupant claim 1 , eye position in a narrow fore and aft range.3. A vehicle in accordance with claim 2 , wherein software claim 2 , sensors and mechanisms help position vehicle pedals fore and aft to obtain a reliable human vehicle control interface.4. A vehicle in accordance with claim 1 , wherein a secondary backup sensor acts to prevent accidental spine damage.5. A vehicle in accordance with claim 1 , wherein a dual diagonal vehicle cooling system is used to obtain controlled temperatures.6. Software control of multiple locker doors on the external surface of an autonomous vehicle.7. A vehicle in accordance with claim 6 , wherein a camera scanned barcode unlocks the locker.8. A vehicle in accordance with claim 6 , wherein a geospatial coordinate match opens the locker and reminds the user when the vehicle stops to drop off the owner of the locker.9. A vehicle including a door that rotates largely concentric with the rear axle to open.10. A vehicle in accordance with claim 9 , that controls the scale of the turbulence in a ...

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Номер записи: 86

25-01-2018 дата публикации

Hybrid vehicle drive system and method and idle reduction system and method

Номер: US20180022338A1

Автор: Joseph Mario Ambrosio, Joseph Thomas Dalum

Принадлежит: Odyne Systems LLC

A hybrid vehicle drive system for a vehicle includes a first prime mover, a first prime mover driven transmission, and a rechargeable power source. The hybrid vehicle drive system further includes an interface between the transmission and the prime mover for coupling to an electric motor. The electric motor can be in direct or indirect mechanical communication with a hydraulic pump. The electric motor can receive power from the prime mover driven transmission through the interface.

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Номер записи: 87

25-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE LIFT

Номер: US20180022343A1

Автор: Auden Joshua R., Bray Samantha J., Dominguez David, Fahland Jason D., KRUEGER ERIC E.

Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Methods, systems, and vehicles are provided for controlling lift for vehicles. In accordance with one embodiment, a vehicle includes a body, one or more sensors, and a processor. The one or more sensors are configured to measure values pertaining to one or more parameter values for a vehicle during operation of the vehicle. The processor is coupled to the one or more sensors, and is configured to at least facilitate determining whether an unplanned lift of the body of the vehicle is likely using the parameters, and implementing one or more control measures when it is determined that the unplanned lift of the body of the vehicle is likely. 1. A method comprising:obtaining one or more parameter values for a vehicle during operation of the vehicle;determining whether an unplanned lift of the vehicle is likely using the parameters; andimplementing one or more control measures when it is determined that the unplanned lift of the vehicle is likely.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of implementing the one or more control measures comprises:applying one or more brakes of the vehicle when it is determined that the unplanned lift of the vehicle is likely.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of implementing the one or more control measures comprises:applying a torque change via a driveline of the vehicle when it is determined that the unplanned lift of the vehicle is likely.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of implementing the one or more control measures comprises:adjusting a downforce of the vehicle when it is determined that the unplanned lift of the vehicle is likely.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the step of obtaining the one or more parameter values comprises obtaining a ride height for the vehicle during operation of the vehicle;the step of determining whether the unplanned lift of the vehicle is likely comprises determining whether the unplanned lift is likely using the ride height; andthe step of implementing the one or more control ...

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Номер записи: 88

25-01-2018 дата публикации

ADAPTIVE PASSENGER COMFORT ENHANCEMENT IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Номер: US20180022361A1

Автор: Hu Ron-Chung, Li Jian, Rao Lei

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A system and method for performing self-learning for adaptively achieving passenger comfort enhancement in an autonomous vehicle. The system comprises a plurality of sensor inputs. Each sensor input provides data representative of voice responses and image responses from a passenger in the vehicle. A controller is coupled to the plurality of sensor inputs. The controller generates and updates a reward function that includes a plurality of driving state transitions. The reward function is updated based on destination information and the data representative of the voice and image responses. The controller further generates a goal function that determines an optimized driving state transition updates the goal function based on the updated reward function and a previous goal function. The controller also generates a vehicle speed control signal, based on the updated goal function, to control the speed of the autonomous vehicle. 1. A system to perform self-learning for adaptively achieving passenger comfort enhancement in an autonomous vehicle , the system comprising:a plurality of sensor inputs configured to provide data representative of voice and image responses of a passenger in the vehicle; anda controller coupled to the plurality of sensor inputs, the controller configured to generate and update a reward function comprising a plurality of driving state transitions, the reward function updated based on a received destination and the data representative of the voice and image responses, the controller further configured to generate a goal function that determines an optimized driving state transition and to update the goal function based on the updated reward function and a previous goal function, the controller further configured to generate a vehicle speed control signal based on the updated goal function to control a vehicle speed.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the optimized driving state transition comprises a maximized vehicle speed and the controller is ...

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Номер записи: 89

10-02-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE THEREOF

Номер: US20220041031A1

Автор: Huang Wei, LUO Yili, SONG Gan, SONG Penghui, Xiong Yong

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A vehicle and a temperature control device thereof are disclosed. The temperature control device includes a motor control circuit and a heat exchange medium circulation loop. The motor control circuit includes a switch module, a three-phase inverter, a three-phase alternating current motor, and a control module. The heat exchange medium circulation loop includes a first valve electrically connected to the control module. At least one of the three-phase inverter and the three-phase alternating current motor and the first valve form an electrically driven cooling loop through a heat exchange medium pipeline. The first valve and a component to be heated form a cooling loop through a heat exchange medium pipeline. 1. A temperature control device of a vehicle , comprising: a motor control circuit and a heat exchange medium circulation loop , whereinthe motor control circuit comprises a switch module, a three-phase inverter, a three-phase alternating current motor, and a control module, the switch module of the motor control circuit is connected to a power supply module, three phases of coils of the three-phase alternating current motor are connected to three phases of bridge legs of the three-phase inverter, a common contact of the three phases of coils of the three-phase alternating current motor is connected to the switch module, and the control module is connected to the power supply module, the switch module, the three-phase inverter, and the three-phase alternating current motor;the heat exchange medium circulation loop comprises an electrically driven cooling loop and a cooling loop, the control module is electrically connected to a first valve in the heat exchange medium circulation loop, at least one of the three-phase inverter or the three-phase alternating current motor and the first valve form the electrically driven cooling loop through a heat exchange medium pipeline, and the first valve and a component to be heated form the cooling loop through a heat ...

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Номер записи: 90

28-01-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A LOAD ANTICIPATION FEATURE AND ITS TUNING METHOD FOR A GENERATING SET

Номер: US20160025023A1

Автор: Burnworth Jeffrey A., Kim Kiyong

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A method, system and computer software for providing a load anticipation feature for a diesel generating set including a diesel engine, a generator, a speed governor, and an automatic voltage regulator generator in a power system and computer data processor apparatus and computer executable instructions for ascertaining an equivalent linear speed control system whose response approximately matches the non-linear speed response of the diesel generating set; ascertaining at least one programmable parameter of the load anticipation feature based on a real power load applied to the diesel generating set and a desired speed response of the linear speed control system; generating a control output based on a measured real power load and at least one programmable parameter of the load anticipation feature; the speed governor receiving the control output and adjusting the speed of the diesel engine based on the control output. 1. A method for providing a load anticipation feature for a diesel generating set including a diesel engine , a generator , a speed governor , and an automatic voltage regulator comprising the steps of:ascertaining an equivalent linear speed control system, the response of the linear speed control system approximately matching the non-linear speed response of the diesel generating set; andascertaining at least one programmable parameter of the load anticipation feature based on a real power load applied to the diesel generating set and a desired speed response of the linear speed control system.2. The method of wherein the step of ascertaining an equivalent linear speed control system further comprises the step of determining a set of programmable parameters of the linear speed control system using particle swarm optimization claim 1 , the set of programmable parameters determined by a predetermined number of particles claim 1 , wherein the position of each particle represents a different set of programmable parameters; and a. initializing each ...

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Номер записи: 91

10-02-2022 дата публикации

Thermal management system for an energy storage container

Номер: US20220041153A1

Автор: Christopher DERHAM, Jeremiah RAVELING, John M. TANNER, Marvin BAER, Nirag Sheth, Umakanth Sakaray

Принадлежит: Caterpillar Inc

A thermal management system for an energy storage container includes an enclosed compartment containing an energy storage unit, an air temperature control unit configured to cool an interior of the enclosed compartment, and at least one inverter connected to a coolant circuit, which is separate from the air temperature control unit, and configured to be cooled by a coolant in the coolant circuit. The thermal management system also includes a radiator located outside of the enclosed compartment, the radiator being connected to the coolant circuit, wherein the coolant in the coolant circuit flows through the radiator, and at least one fan located alongside the radiator, outside of the enclosed compartment, the at least one fan being configured to blow air across the radiator to cool the coolant flowing through the radiator.

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Номер записи: 92

26-01-2017 дата публикации

CONTROLLER AND CONTROL METHOD FOR POWER CONVERTER

Номер: US20170022916A1

Автор: ANDO Toru, HIRAI Makoto

Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

In a controller and a control method for a power converter of a vehicle, the power converter has a first operation mode and a second operation mode defining power supply modes of first and second DC power supplies with respect to a load. The first operation mode is an operation mode set when the first and second DC power supplies are electrically connected in series to an electric wire electrically connected to the load. The second operation mode is an operation mode set when the first and second DC power supplies are electrically connected in parallel to the electric wire. The controller includes an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is configured to execute warm-up promotion control of a catalytic device. The electronic control unit is configured to set the operation mode of the power converter to the second operation mode when executing the warm-up promotion control. 1. A controller for a power converter of a vehicle , the vehicle having an internal combustion engine , a motor , a first DC power supply and a second DC power supply , the internal combustion engine including a catalytic device , the power converter having a first operation mode and a second operation mode that define power supply modes of the first and second DC power supplies for a load , the first operation mode being an operation mode set when the first DC power supply and the second DC power supply are electrically connected in series to an electric wire , and the second operation mode being an operation mode set when the first DC power supply and the second DC power supply are electrically connected in parallel to the electric wire , the electric wire being electrically connected to the load , and the controller comprising: execute warm-up promotion control of the catalytic device; and', 'set the operation mode of the power converter to the second operation mode when executing the warm-up promotion control., 'an electronic control unit configured to2. The controller according ...

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Номер записи: 93

23-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OUTPUTTING A CONTROL SIGNAL

Номер: US20200023831A1

Автор: DAWSON MARK

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A method for outputting a control signal can include receiving image data associated with an image captured by an image capture means, determining a visibility condition about a vehicle by analysing at least a portion of the image data to determine one or more edges in the image, and outputting a control signal based on the analysis, the control signal for controlling an operation of a vehicle system of the vehicle. The method may be used to detect the presence of a foggy environment whereby the presence of fog reduces the number of detectable edges in an image. 1. A method for outputting a control signal , the method comprising:receiving image data associated with an image captured by an image capture means;determining a visibility condition for a vehicle by analysing at least a portion of the image data to determine one or more edges in the image; andoutputting a control signal based on the analysis, the control signal for controlling an operation of a vehicle system of the vehicle.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising selecting a portion of the image data for the analysis claim 1 , the selected portion being associated with a portion of the image.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein selecting the portion of the image data comprises selecting a region having at least one lateral border running across and within the image.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:the analysing comprises summing the number of determined edges; andoutputting the control signal is based on the summed number of edges.5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein analysing the image data comprises applying an edge detection algorithm to the image data.6. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising determining a variance of pixel intensity values for a plurality of pixels for at least a portion of the image data claim 1 , wherein the control signal is output based on the determined variance.7. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising ...

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Номер записи: 94

24-01-2019 дата публикации

Hybrid Work Machine

Номер: US20190024342A1

Автор: ISHII Motoaki, NOGUCHI Shuuhei, YOSHIDA Hajime

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To achieve saving of fuel consumption and noise reduction by adopting a hybrid type and miniaturizing an engine and to ensure safe and reliable battery charging in a case in which a charge amount of a battery is quite insufficient, a hydraulic work machine includes: a gate lock sensor (); a forced charging switch (); a work machine monitor () that notifies an operator that a charging rate of a battery () falls to be lower than a critical charging rate; and a machine controller (). The machine controller () actuates a generator motor () as a generator to forcedly charge the battery () when a gate lock lever () is operated to a lock position (D), an engine control dial () designates a low idle engine speed, and the forced charging switch () is operated. 1. A hybrid work machine comprising:an engine;a hydraulic pump driven by the engine;a plurality of hydraulic actuators driven by a hydraulic fluid delivered from the hydraulic pump;a plurality of operation devices provided within an operation room and issuing commands regarding operations of the plurality of hydraulic actuators;an engine speed designation device that designates a target engine speed of the engine;a governor device that controls a fuel injection amount of the engine in such a manner that an engine speed of the engine is changed in response to the target engine speed of the engine and an output power torque of the engine increases as a load torque of the engine increases;a generator motor coupled to the engine;an electric storage device that supplies and receives electric power to and from the generator motor; anda first controller section configured to actuate the generator motor as an electric motor by supplying the electric power from the electric storage device to the generator motor to perform output power assist, and to actuate the generator motor as a generator by driving the generator motor to rotate by the engine to charge the electric storage device, whereinthe hydraulic work machine further ...

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Номер записи: 95

29-01-2015 дата публикации

Hydraulic system including a kinetic energy storage device

Номер: US20150027109A1

Автор: Darryl Cottingham

Принадлежит: JC Bamford Excavators Ltd

A hydraulic system including hydraulic fluid, a hydraulic machine for pressuring the hydraulic fluid, a hydraulic circuit for delivering the hydraulic fluid to a hydraulic actuator, the hydraulic machine being configured to receive the hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic actuator and a kinetic energy storage device for storing energy in a kinetic form, the kinetic energy storage device being operably coupled to the hydraulic machine, the system being configured such that the hydraulic machine is operable to transfer energy from the hydraulic fluid received from the hydraulic actuator to the kinetic energy storage device.

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Номер записи: 96

28-01-2021 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS DRIVING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD, COMPUTER SERVER AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

Номер: US20210024086A1

Автор: JIN Yuhe, Wu Nan

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The present disclosure provides an autonomous driving control system and method, a computer server, and an autonomous vehicle, for controlling autonomous driving of an autonomous vehicle. The system includes: a receiving unit configured to receive decision information; a light control unit configured to generate light control information based on the decision information; a lateral control unit configured to generate lateral control information based on the decision information; a longitudinal control unit configured to generate longitudinal control information based on the decision information; a modifying unit configured to modify one or more parameters in the lateral control information and the longitudinal control information; and a transmitting unit configured to transmit the light control information and the modified lateral control information and longitudinal control information to a vehicle controller. 1. An autonomous vehicle control system , comprising:a receiving unit configured to receive decision information;a light control unit configured to generate light control information based on the decision information;a lateral control unit configured to generate lateral control information based on the decision information;a longitudinal control unit configured to generate longitudinal control information based on the decision information;a modifying unit configured to modify one or more parameters in the lateral control information and the longitudinal control information; anda transmitting unit configured to transmit the light control information and the modified lateral control information and longitudinal control information to a vehicle controller.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lateral control information comprises steering wheel control information claim 1 , and the lateral control unit being configured to generate the lateral control information based on the decision information comprises the lateral control unit being configured to:determine a ...

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Номер записи: 97

28-01-2021 дата публикации

Method of reducing fuel consumption in loaders, excavators, backhoe loaders and the like

Номер: US20210025136A1

Автор: Robert Nicholas Harper

Принадлежит: Caterpillar Inc

A method of reducing fuel consumption in a machine with an internal combustion engine. The machine has a hybrid mode in which the engine is used for simultaneous ground propulsion via a torque convertor and hydraulic implement propulsion via a hydraulic pump. The engine controller uses a first engine map that defines primary operating constraints. The method comprises: obtaining an initial torque limit from a torque limit profile providing operating constraints that fall within the primary operating constraints. The method further comprises: implementing a torque limit that corresponds to the initial torque limit value such that in an event that a torque demand exceeds the torque limit then the engine speed will drop below the desired engine speed. The method further comprises, in an event that torque converter speed ratio between engine and ground propulsion drops below a speed ratio threshold, removing the torque limit profile and reverting to primary operating constraints.

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Номер записи: 98

10-02-2022 дата публикации

System and a method for detecting an approaching emergency response vehicle

Номер: US20220044562A1

Автор: Donald Schaak

Принадлежит: Individual

A system and a method for a detecting emergency response vehicle approaching a vehicle is disclosed herein. The system comprises one or more processors and one memory coupled to the processor. The memory includes a database of siren audio signatures along with instructions for the processor to perform operations comprising: capturing sound waves within a first pre-defined periphery around a vehicle for generating a first raw signal; processing, via a signal processing unit, the first raw signal to detect if the first raw signal includes a sound signature matching with one siren audio signature from the database, and correspondingly generate a second signal; generating a third signal based on the second signal; and generating indications via a plurality of indicator units in the vehicle on receiving the third signal for alerting a driver of the vehicle of an approaching emergency response vehicle.

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Номер записи: 99

02-02-2017 дата публикации

ELECTRIC VEHICLE DISPLAY SYSTEMS

Номер: US20170028866A1

Автор: Martin Douglas Raymond, Miller Kenneth James, Perkins William Paul

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An electric vehicle display system may include a battery, an interface configured to present at least one selectable icon configured to control a battery powered vehicle feature, and a controller programmed to, in response to state-of-charge (SOC) data indicating that a trip range exceeds a possible driving range, update the selectable icon to indicate a suggested adjustment to the vehicle feature to decrease power demand of the feature. 1. An electric vehicle display system comprising:a battery;an interface configured to present at least one selectable icon configured to control a battery powered vehicle feature; anda controller programmed to, in response to state-of-charge (SOC) data indicating that a trip range exceeds a possible driving range, update the selectable icon to indicate a suggested adjustment to the vehicle feature to decrease power demand of the feature.2. The display system of claim 1 , wherein the selectable icon is updated to include an animation surrounding the selectable icon.3. The display system of claim 1 , wherein the selectable icon is updated to include a control panel overlaid configured to present the suggested adjustment to the vehicle feature.4. The display system of claim 1 , wherein the selectable icon is updated to include an interactive graphic display configured to indicate a current pedal position with respect to a pedal threshold indicating the position of the pedal at which a gas engine will start.5. The display system of claim 1 , wherein the selectable icon is updated to include an electric power alert configured to present a selectable option to reserve electric energy for later.6. The display system of claim 7 , wherein the selectable icon is configured to selectably control the vehicle feature affecting the battery SOC.7. An electric vehicle display system comprising:a battery;an interface configured to present an icon configured to control a battery powered vehicle feature; and receive state-of-charge (SOC) data from the ...

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Номер записи: 100