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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Construction machine and control method thereof

Номер: US20120004797A1
Принадлежит: Kawasaki Jukogyo KK, KCM Corp

A construction machine comprises an electric motor/generator; an engine; an epicyclic gearing for rotating the electric motor/generator reversely when speed of a rotation output to a drive wheel is zero during running of the engine; a transmission configured to switch between a forward driving gear position and a backward driving gear position; and a controller for controlling the engine, the electric motor/generator and the transmission, based on at least an accelerator opening, and a state of charge in an electric storage device; the controller being configured to switch the forward driving gear position or the backward driving gear position to a direction opposite to a direction in which the construction machine is moving, and cause the electric motor/generator to generate reverse torque in a power running mode, when the electric storage device is in a fully charged state and the accelerator has been pressed down by a driver.

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16-02-2012 дата публикации

Traction Control Device

Номер: US20120041651A1
Принадлежит: KOMATSU LTD

The invention provides a traction control device capable of ensuring a sufficient acceleration and course traceability during the turning of a vehicle irrespective of the type of driving system or a road surface condition. A traction control device of the invention includes: a control-start determiner that determines whether or not to control a braking mechanism; and a traction force estimating section that estimates a traction force between each of wheels and the road surface. The traction force estimating section includes: a control condition determining section that determines a control condition of the braking mechanism based on a result of the determination of the control-start determiner; a traction force initial value setting section that sets an initial value in accordance with a result of the determination of the control condition determining section; and a traction force modifying section that modifies the traction force based on a control deviation.

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29-03-2012 дата публикации

Motorized vehicle with expanded solar panel capacity

Номер: US20120073885A1
Автор: Kenneth P. Glynn
Принадлежит: Kenergy Dev Corp

A motorized vehicle having a plurality of solar panels for charging at least one battery, comprises: a) a motorized vehicle having motor power means and having an internal structure to accommodate at least one person, and having an external body structure, the motorized vehicle having a predetermined top-view footprint; b) at least one storage battery having a capacity in excess of the motorized vehicle starting requirements and adapted to power at least one non-starter mechanism; c) a plurality of solar panels having an active solar cell top and a solar cell support bottom, at least one of the plurality of solar panels physically connected to the external body structure of the motor vehicle and electrically connected to the at least one storage battery; the plurality of solar panels having a first position and a second position wherein at least one of the plurality of solar panels is positioned within the footprint in first position and at least one of the plurality of solar panels extends beyond the footprint in the second position, wherein the active solar cell top of all of the plurality of solar panels face upwardly in both the first position and the second position; and d) a solar panel movement mechanism for moving at least one of the plurality of solar panels from the first position to the second position and from the second position to the first position.

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for machine coordination which maintains line-of-site contact

Номер: US20120095651A1
Автор: Noel Wayne Anderson
Принадлежит: Deere and Co

A method and system that facilitates operation of autonomous equipment by providing a mission planner to maintain line-of-sight contact between a plurality of coordinated machines, including a method for maintaining line-of-sight (LoS) communication between a plurality of machines that creates a mission plan for a work site that includes a path plan for each of the plurality of machines that maintains the line-of-sight communication between the plurality of machines by taking into account a topography for the work site; and loads the path plan for each respective one of the plurality of machines into each respective one of the plurality of machines, wherein the path plan specifies a machine travel path for each respective one of the plurality of machines.

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21-06-2012 дата публикации

Multi-use dual-engine, variable-power drive

Номер: US20120152631A1
Автор: Leo Oriet
Принадлежит: Individual

A power unit has: a conversion device ( 3, 106 ) for converting mechanical energy of rotation into a different form of energy which can be used for various purposes; a first internal combustion engine ( 1, 102 ); a second internal combustion engine ( 5, 104 ); a first clutch ( 2, 103 ) through which the first engine can be selectively coupled to a first axial end of a rotor shaft of the conversion device for transmitting mechanical energy of rotation to the rotor shaft when the first clutch is engaged; and a second clutch ( 4, 105 ) through which the second engine can be selectively coupled to a second axial end of the rotor shaft for transmitting mechanical energy of rotation from the second engine to the rotor shaft when the second clutch is coupling the second engine to the rotor shaft.

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19-07-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus for Farming, Gardening and Landscaping

Номер: US20120181095A1
Автор: Gilbert Thomas Lopez
Принадлежит: Gilbert Thomas Lopez

The instant invention is an electric machine/tractor particularly intended for farming, gardening and landscaping and is nonpolluting and self charging. The tractor accommodates standard farm implements and can supply electrical power to remote areas. To achieve these goals, the machine is comprised of a frame and wheels which are driven independently by hydraulic motors powered by a variable volume, hydrostatic pump that is driven in line, by an electric motor that also drives a hydraulic lift pump and a power-take-off shaft through belts. The hydrostatic pump is controlled by the operator for forward and reverse motion. The electric motor is powered by batteries and the batteries can be recharged by an on-board photoelectric panel. A combination charger/inverter is located aboard the tractor to charge the batteries from any 110V A.C. power outlet or generate 110V A.C. electrical power from the tractor.

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02-08-2012 дата публикации

Semi-autonomous vehicle providing an auxiliary power supply

Номер: US20120193153A1
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A semi-autonomous vehicle couplable to a parent vehicle is described, and includes a chassis supported on first and second axles coupled to a plurality of wheels, a propulsion system configured to transfer torque to one of the wheels, a steering system configured to control direction of travel of the semi-autonomous vehicle, a braking system configured to apply braking force to the wheels, a high-voltage electrical energy storage system, an extra-vehicle communications system, and an extra-vehicle sensory system. A control system operatively couples to the propulsion system, the steering system, and the braking system. A coupling device is configured to electrically couple the semi-autonomous vehicle to the parent vehicle, the coupling device consisting essentially of a high-voltage DC electrical power bus electrically coupled to the high-voltage electrical energy storage system.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Riding work vehicle

Номер: US20120227369A1
Автор: Hirokazu Ito, Kazuo Koike
Принадлежит: Kubota Corp

The present invention provides a riding work vehicle that includes a vehicle body having a driver seat; a driving wheel unit supporting the vehicle body; a working electric motor that drives a work unit having a work device; an electric motor controller controlling an operation of the working electric motor in a steady mode or a power saving mode in which consumed power is smaller than the steady mode; and a work load evaluator that evaluates load of the working electric motor. In the riding work vehicle, the electric motor controller operates the working electric motor in the power saving mode in a case where the load of the working electric motor evaluated by the work load evaluator is low load lower than a threshold value.

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25-10-2012 дата публикации

Rotatable driver interface for trailer backup assist

Номер: US20120271514A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A trailer backup steering input apparatus is coupled to a vehicle. The trailer backup steering input apparatus comprises a rotatable control element (e.g., a knob) and a rotatable control element movement sensing device. The rotatable control element biased to an at-rest position between opposing rotational ranges of motion. The rotatable control element movement sensing device is coupled to the rotatable control element for sensing movement of the rotatable control element. The rotatable control element movement sensing device outputs a signal generated as a function of an amount of rotation of the rotatable control element with respect to the at-rest position, a rate movement of the rotatable control element, and/or a direction of movement of the rotatable control element with respect to the at-rest position.

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20-12-2012 дата публикации

Refrigeration system

Номер: US20120319472A1
Автор: Brian Arnold
Принадлежит: Emerald Technology Partners LLC

A refrigeration system can include an electrical generator coupled to a mechanical interface, the mechanical interface configured to transfer mechanical energy from a vehicle to the electrical generator, and a control module connected to the electrical generator via electrical wiring. The refrigeration system can also include an electrically-driven refrigeration unit coupled to the control module, and a battery coupled to the control module via electrical wiring. The control module can be adapted to provide electrical power to the refrigeration unit from the electrical generator or the battery and is further adapted to charge the battery with electrical energy not needed for operating the refrigeration unit.

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07-02-2013 дата публикации

Display device for construction machine

Номер: US20130035824A1
Принадлежит: HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO LTD

Disclosed is a display device that includes a display unit provided in a cabin of a construction machine, an operating unit with a switch for operating the display unit, and a monitor controller for controlling the display unit and the operating unit, wherein: upon some kind of abnormality being detected by abnormality detection means for detecting abnormalities in mechanisms equipped in/on the construction machine, a warning logo corresponding to the kind of abnormality is displayed on the display unit, and a warning item for displaying information inclusive of details of the abnormality is added to a menu in a list format that contains items, each for executing a previously assigned specific function. Thus, the device improves in a degree of freedom of its configuration and enhances efficiency of information display

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14-03-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle control device

Номер: US20130066507A1
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

When predetermined conditions in a vehicle are met, the control means of the disclosed vehicle control device prohibits control of the state of power-source supply to vehicle-mounted equipment or the operating state of a drive source resulting from a pressing operation of a push switch. When it is detected that an abnormal state has arisen in the vehicle, the control means allows control by the pressing operation of the push switch even if the aforementioned predetermined conditions are met.

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

Hybrid Wheel Loader

Номер: US20130071214A1
Принадлежит: HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO LTD

A hybrid wheel loader includes: an engine that includes an output shaft; a motor/generator that includes a rotating shaft directly attached to the output shaft of the engine; a transmission that includes an input shaft attached to the rotating shaft of the motor/generator, and an output shaft; a propeller shaft disposed on an output side of the transmission and driven via the output shaft of the transmission; an electricity storage device; and a control device that stores electricity into the electricity storage device by collecting electrical energy at the motor/generator.

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

Electro-hydraulic drive system for a work machine

Номер: US20130180247A1
Принадлежит: Kawasaki Jukogyo KK

An electro-hydraulic drive system for a work machine which drives an upper rotary body by controlling a flow rate of a hydraulic fluid by a control valve, includes an electro-hydraulic pump including a hydraulic pump driven by an engine, and a first electric motor, and an electro-hydraulic motor including a hydraulic motor rotated by the hydraulic oil supplied from the electro-hydraulic pump, and a second electric motor, and a controller which determines an operating state of the first electric motor and an operating state of the second electric motor based on a load of the electro-hydraulic pump and a load of the electro-hydraulic motor, and is able to perform an efficient operation by using a hydraulic pressure (fluid pressure) and electric power.

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Power transmission apparatus

Номер: US20130211655A1
Принадлежит: Yanmar Co Ltd

The power transmission apparatus may include a control device to carry out idling stop control in such a manner that, when it is detected that an operating means is not operated for a predetermined time or more, an engine is stopped, and a clutch is disconnected, and the supply of the electric power from a battery to a motor generator is interrupted, and when it is detected that the operating means is operated afterwards, the engine is started by a cell motor, and the supply of the electric power from the battery to the motor generator is permitted, and the clutch is connected after the number of revolutions Ne of the engine reaches a predetermined value or more, and the supply of the electric power from the battery to the motor generator is interrupted.

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Power management for a drive system

Номер: US20130238178A1
Автор: Christopher L. Young
Принадлежит: Clark Equipment Co

A power machine having an engine that generates a torque output and a power conversion system configured to receive the torque output and provide a drive power signal in response to actuation signals for propelling the machine is disclosed. An engine controller provides an engine torque data signal indicative of a torque load on the engine. A user input device generates an input signal indicative of intention to propel the machine. An electronic controller is in communication with the user input device, the power conversion system, and the engine controller. The electronics controller receives the input signal and provides actuation signals to the power conversion system. The electronic controller further provides the actuation signals as a function of the engine torque data signal to limit the engine torque load.

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

Device and method for controlling power according to a load of a hybrid excavator

Номер: US20130265686A1
Автор: Gyeong-Mo MIN
Принадлежит: VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AB

A power control apparatus and method according to a load of a hybrid excavator including an H-ECU is disclosed. If a difference between an actual power value actually used in a load (SW PEC and ISAM PEC) or in an ESS and a power value required for an actual use in the load is equal to or larger than a set error value, a power that is supplied from the ESS to the PECs and a power that is supplied between the PECs are controlled to be cut off, and thus high voltage is prevented from being continuously supplied to circuits to thereby prevent secondary problems (e.g., fire, trouble of equipment, and the like) from occurring due to the high voltage.

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

Steering and control systems for a three-wheeled vehicle

Номер: US20140019006A1
Автор: Ian A. Bruce
Принадлежит: Alpha Motors Co Ltd

A three-wheeled vehicle that includes: a single front wheel; two rear wheels; a passenger cabin; an electronic steering control unit; and a steering input device configured to send an electronic signal to the electronic steering control unit corresponding to an input received at the steering input device associated with turning the three-wheeled vehicle; wherein the electronic steering control unit is configured to counter-steer the front wheel in response to receiving the electronic signal, wherein the counter-steering of the front wheel initiates a leaning of the passenger cabin a direction of turning of the three-wheeled vehicle.

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

Hybrid work machine and method of controlling same

Номер: US20140074337A1

A hybrid work machine includes an engine, a motor generator connected to the engine, an electric energy storage unit configured to store electric power generated by the motor generator, and a control part configured to control driving of the motor generator. The control part is configured to control the driving of the motor generator so that an assist output of the motor generator increases, based on an external condition of the engine.

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

OBJECT DETECTION SYSTEM FOR SADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE, AND SADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE

Номер: US20210001845A1
Принадлежит:

An object detection system for a saddle-type vehicle is provided. The system comprises an object detection unit configured to detect an object, wherein the object detection unit is provided on a handlebar which is rotatable to a body of the vehicle; an inclination detection unit configured to detect an inclination of a saddle-type vehicle; a steering angle detection unit configured to detect a steering angle of the handlebar to the body; and a position specification unit configure to specify a position of the object detected by the object detection unit, and correcting the position so that the inclination detected by the inclination detection unit is upright and the steering angle of the handlebar detected by the steering angle detection unit is directed straight. 1. An object detection system for a saddle-type vehicle , comprising:an object detection unit configured to detect an object, wherein the object detection unit is provided on a handlebar which is rotatable to a body of the vehicle;an inclination detection unit configured to detect an inclination of a saddle-type vehicle;a steering angle detection unit configured to detect a steering angle of the handlebar to the body; anda position specification unit configure to specify a position of the object detected by the object detection unit, and correcting the position so that the inclination detected by the inclination detection unit is upright and the steering angle of the handlebar detected by the steering angle detection unit is directed straight.2. The object detection system for a saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe inclination detected by the inclination detection unit is an inclination caused by at least one of a rolling action, a pitching action, and a yaw action of the saddle-type vehicle.3. The object detection system for a saddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe inclination detection unit is a gyro sensor provided above a power source of the saddle-type vehicle when ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE SPEED MANAGEMENT INTEGRATED WITH VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20170001639A1
Принадлежит:

Systems, apparatuses, and methods herein relate to vehicle speed management. The apparatus includes a projection module structured to determine a future road load for a vehicle based on horizon data regarding an attribute of a route of the vehicle at a future location of the vehicle. The apparatus also includes a vehicle drafting module structured to determine a drafting road load for the vehicle based on drafting data regarding operation of a second vehicle. The apparatus further includes a vehicle speed management module structured to determine and provide a vehicle speed adjustment to an output device of the vehicle to at least one of facilitate and maintain a drafting arrangement between the vehicle and the second vehicle responsive to at least one of the future road load and the drafting road load. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a history module structured to store a history of road loads;a projection module structured to determine a future road load for a vehicle based on horizon data at a future location of the vehicle and the history of road loads;a vehicle drafting module structured to determine a drafting road load for the vehicle based on drafting data regarding operation of a second vehicle; anda vehicle speed management module structured to determine and provide a vehicle speed adjustment to an output device of the vehicle to at least one of facilitate and maintain a drafting arrangement between the vehicle and the second vehicle responsive to at least one of the future road load and the drafting road load.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an operator interface module structured to receive an input of an operator of the vehicle claim 1 , wherein the input includes a preference of the operator claim 1 , wherein the vehicle speed adjustment is structured to comply with the preference.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the preference includes at least one member selected from a group consisting of a maximum following distance for the ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE

Номер: US20200001855A1
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A driving support device that controls a steering unit such that a hitch angle between a tow vehicle, which tows a towed vehicle, and the towed vehicle becomes a target angle set as a target includes: an image control unit that causes a display unit to perform display of a captured image obtained by an imaging unit provided in the tow vehicle or the towed vehicle in a mirror image state and display of a setting image including a slider indicating the target angle input through an input unit; an acquisition unit that acquires input of the target angle at the time of backward movement of the tow vehicle from the input unit, in a state where the setting image is displayed; and a setting unit that sets the target angle based on the input. 1. A driving support device that controls a steering unit such that a hitch angle between a tow vehicle , which tows a towed vehicle , and the towed vehicle becomes a target angle set as a target , the device comprising:an image control unit that causes a display unit to perform display of a captured image obtained by an imaging unit provided in the tow vehicle or the towed vehicle in a mirror image state and display of a setting image including a slider indicating the target angle input through an input unit;an acquisition unit that acquires input of the target angle at the time of backward movement of the tow vehicle from the input unit, in a state where the setting image is displayed; anda setting unit that sets the target angle based on the input.2. The driving support device according to claim 1 , whereinthe setting unit maintains the target angle input from the input unit until a predetermined determination condition is satisfied, and sets the target angle to a reference angle in a case where the predetermined determination condition is satisfied.3. The driving support device according to claim 1 , whereinthe input unit receives slide operation of the slider in a horizontal direction,in a case where the acquisition unit has ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20200001857A1
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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02-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING A JACKKNIFE CONDITION IN A TRACTOR-TRAILER SYSTEM

Номер: US20200001920A1
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods for preventing a jackknife condition in a tractor-trailer system are described herein. The systems and methods described herein can determine the maneuverable range beyond which jackknifing is inescapable given the tractor vehicle's steering capabilities. The systems and methods described herein can include a plug-in safety governor that provides assurance against system loss of maneuverability. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having computer-executable instructions stored thereon for preventing a jackknife condition in a tractor-trailer system comprising a tractor vehicle and a trailer vehicle that , when executed by a processing unit , cause the processing unit to:receive a plurality of static parameters for the tractor-trailer system, the static parameters comprising a geometry of the tractor-trailer system and a steering limit of the tractor vehicle;calculate a maneuverable range for an articulation angle of the tractor-trailer system based on the static parameters;receive a plurality of dynamic parameters for the tractor-trailer system, the dynamic parameters comprising a steering command from a tractor-trailer controller, a longitudinal speed of the tractor vehicle, and a measured articulation angle of the tractor-trailer system; anddetect the jackknife condition when the articulation angle is expected to depart from the maneuverable range.2. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , having further computer-executable instructions stored thereon that claim 1 , when executed by the processing unit claim 1 , cause the processing unit to:calculate an expected articulation angle of the tractor-trailer system based on the dynamic parameters; anddetermine whether the expected articulation angle is within the maneuverable range, wherein the jackknife condition is detected when the expected articulation angle is outside of the maneuverable range.3. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Front End Motor-Generator System and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Operating Method

Номер: US20190001805A1
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A system and method are provided for hybrid electric internal combustion engine applications in which a motor-generator, a narrow switchable coupling and a torque transfer unit therebetween are arranged and positioned in the constrained environment at the front of an engine in applications such as commercial vehicles, off-road vehicles and stationary engine installations. The motor-generator is preferably positioned laterally offset from the switchable coupling, which is co-axially-arranged with the front end of the engine crankshaft. The switchable coupling is an integrated unit in which a crankshaft vibration damper, an engine accessory drive pulley and a disengageable clutch overlap such that the axial depth of the clutch-pulley-damper unit is nearly the same as a conventional belt drive pulley and engine damper. The front end motor-generator system includes an electrical energy store that receives electrical energy generated by the motor-generator when the coupling is engaged. When the coupling is disengaged, the motor-generator may drive the pulley portion of the clutch-pulley-damper to drive the engine accessories using energy returned from the energy store, independent of the engine crankshaft. 1. A method of operating a motor-generator accessory drive system of a vehicle , the motor-generator accessory drive system havinga motor-generator,a torque transfer segment having a motor-generator end configured to receive the motor-generator and to transfer torque between the motor-generator end and an accessory drive end of the torque transfer segment,an accessory drive coupled to the accessory drive end of the torque transfer segment and arranged to be driven by the motor-generator via the torque transfer and to drive a plurality of accessories,an energy store configured to deliver stored electrical energy to the motor-generator to generate torque output from the motor-generator to the torque transfer segment, anda motor-generator system controller configured to ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

Method, apparatus, electronic device, computer program and computer readable recording medium for measuring inter-vehicle distance using driving image

Номер: US20220009515A1
Автор: Shin Hyoung Kim
Принадлежит: Thinkware Corp

A method for measuring an inter-vehicle distance using a processor is provided. The method includes acquiring a driving image photographed by a photographing device of a first vehicle; detecting a second vehicle from the driving image and calculating a ratio between an image width of the detected second vehicle and an image width of a lane in which the second vehicle is located; determining a size class of the second vehicle among a plurality of size classes based on the calculated ratio; determining a width of the second vehicle based on the determined size class of the second vehicle; and calculating a distance from the photographing device to the second vehicle based on the determined width of the second vehicle, a focal length of the photographing device, and the image width of the second vehicle.

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

INTELLIGENT HARVESTER WITH INSTANTANEOUS STOP FUNCTIONS, AND INSTANTANEOUS STOP METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20220017083A1
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An intelligent harvester with instantaneous stop functions includes a harvester body, a detecting system for detecting a human body within an area range on a traveling route of the harvester body, and a brake system arranged on the harvester body and operatively connected to the detecting system. When the detecting system detects a human body present within the area range on a traveling path of the harvester body, the brake system controls the harvester body to brake. 1. An intelligent harvester with instantaneous stop functions , comprising:a harvester body;a detecting system configured for detecting a human body within an area range on a traveling path of the harvester body; anda brake system, wherein the brake system is arranged on the harvester body and operatively connected to the detecting system, when the detecting system detects a human body within the area range on the traveling path of the harvester body, the brake system controls the harvester body to brake.2. The intelligent harvester with instantaneous stop functions of claim 1 , further comprising a transmission assembly arranged on the harvester body claim 1 , wherein the brake system is operatively connected to the transmission assembly claim 1 , when the detecting system detects a human body within the area range on the traveling path of the harvester body claim 1 , the brake system controls the transmission assembly to switch to a neutral position.3. The intelligent harvester with instantaneous stop functions of claim 1 , further comprising a brake assembly claim 1 , wherein the brake system is operatively connected to the brake system claim 1 , when the detecting system detects a human body within the area range on the traveling path of the harvester body claim 1 , the brake system controls the brake assembly to brake.4. The intelligent harvester with instantaneous stop functions of claim 2 , further comprising a brake assembly claim 2 , wherein the brake system is operatively connected to the ...

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AND MANAGING AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE INTERCHANGE ZONE

Номер: US20220017110A1
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This provides a system and method for handling the interchange of trailers between an over the road (OTR) truck and an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck in a facility yard includes an interchange zone (IZ) that is bounded by a predetermined boundary structure, having an OTR entry gate and an OTR exit gate on a first side and an AV entry gate and an AV exit gate on a second side. The system and method further includes a management process that selectively opens and closes each of the OTR entry gate, the OTR exit gate, the AV entry gate and the AV exit gate according to a predetermined set of rules. 1. A system for handling the interchange of trailers between an over the road (OTR) truck and an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck in a facility yard comprising:an interchange zone (IZ) that is bounded by a predetermined boundary structure, having an OTR entry gate and an OTR exit gate on a first side and an AV entry gate and an AV exit gate on a second side; anda management process that selectively opens and closes each of the OTR entry gate, the OTR exit gate, the AV entry gate and the AV exit gate according to a predetermined set of rules.2. The system as set forth in wherein the management process is arranged to determine whether the IZ is free of vehicles as an initial assumption in performing an interchange procedure.3. The system as set forth in wherein the management process is arranged to open the AV entry gate following the initial assumption and claim 2 , after passage of the AV yard truck therethrough close to AV entry gate.4. The system as set forth in wherein claim 3 , after the passage of the AV yard truck and dropoff or pickup of a trailer thereby in the IZ claim 3 , the management process is arranged to open the AV exit gate to allow passage of the AV yard truck therethrough.5. The system as set forth in wherein the management process is arranged to allow opening of at least one of the OTR entry gate and the OTR exit gate following the initial assumption ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

HYBRID-DRIVEN HYDRAULIC WORK MACHINE

Номер: US20150008054A1
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A hybrid-driven hydraulic work machine maintains the torque of the engine at a prescribed value when the load on a hydraulic pump is higher than the rated power of the engine and the electric assist motor assists the torque of the engine. Control of the engine revolution speed is based on the target revolution speed of the engine; engine load calculation; and at least one of: electric motor power running calculation which calculates a differential revolution speed between the target engine revolution speed and the revolution speed of the engine and performs power running control on the electric assist motor depending on the differential revolution speed when the engine load is a prescribed value or higher; and a hydraulic pump absorption torque calculation which performs reduction control on absorption torque of the hydraulic pump depending on the differential revolution speed when the engine load is a prescribed value or higher. 1767107633644afab. A hybrid-driven hydraulic work machine comprising an engine () , a hydraulic pump () of the variable displacement type which is driven and rotated by the engine () , an electric assist motor () which is linked to the engine () and the hydraulic pump () , a plurality of actuators (-) which are driven by hydraulic fluid delivered from the hydraulic pump () , and a plurality of operation devices ( , ) having operation members and outputting operation signals corresponding to operations on the operation members to cause the actuators to operate , wherein the hybrid-driven hydraulic work machine comprises:{'b': 23', '7, 'revolution speed detection means () which detects revolution speed of the engine ();'}{'b': 11', '7, 'i': 'e', 'a storage device () which has stored a preset engine setup revolution speed of the engine ();'}{'b': 11', '7', '11, 'i': a', 'e, 'target engine revolution speed calculation means () which sets a target revolution speed of the engine () at the engine setup revolution speed stored in the storage device ...

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

Processor and processing method for rider-assistance system of straddle-type vehicle, rider-assistance system of straddle-type vehicle, and straddle-type vehicle

Номер: US20220020274A1
Автор: Lars Pfau
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The present invention obtains a processor and a processing method, a rider-assistance system, and a straddle-type vehicle capable of improving a rider's safety.A processor (20) includes: an acquisition section that acquires surrounding environment information about a straddle-type vehicle (100); a determination section that determines necessity of assistance operation executed by a rider-assistance system (1) to assist with the rider's operation; and a control section that makes an execution device (P) execute the assistance operation in the case where the determination section determines that the assistance operation is necessary. The determination section determines the necessity of the assistance operation by using: a collision index value that is an index value of a collision possibility of a following vehicle against the traveling straddle-type vehicle (100); and a stability index value that is an index value of a stability degree of a relative distance of the following vehicle to the traveling straddle-type vehicle (100).

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY MONITORING SOIL SURFACE ROUGHNESS

Номер: US20190008088A1
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A method for automatically monitoring soil surface roughness as a ground-engaging operation is being performed within a field may include receiving pre-operation surface roughness data associated with a given portion of the field and receiving post-operation surface roughness data associated with the given portion of the field. In addition, the method may include analyzing the pre-operation and post-operation surface roughness data to determine a surface roughness differential associated with the performance of the ground-engaging operation and actively adjusting the operation of at least one of an associated work vehicle and/or implement when the surface roughness differential differs from a target set for the surface roughness differential. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for automatically monitoring soil surface roughness as a ground-engaging operation is being performed within a field using a work vehicle towing an implement , the method comprising:receiving, with one or more computing devices, surface roughness data associated with a given portion of the field;estimating, with the one or more computing devices, a baseline ground surface for the given portion of the field as a function of the surface roughness data;determining, with the one or more computing devices, a surface roughness value associated with the given portion of the field based at least in part on the baseline ground surface; andactively adjusting, with the one or more computing devices, the operation of at least one of the work vehicle or the implement based at least in part on the determined surface roughness value.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the surface roughness data is received by the one or more computing devices from at least one non-contact soil roughness sensor.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the at least one non-contact soil roughness sensor comprises at least one of a LIDAR scanner claim 22 , a stereographic camera claim 22 , an ultrasound device or a radar device.24. The ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR OPERATING AN ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL VEHICLE

Номер: US20170008504A1
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A device for operating an all-wheel-drive agricultural commercial vehicle with a driven rear axle and a front axle that can be engaged for performing an all-wheel-drive mode. A control unit determines, during the all-wheel-drive mode, a front wheel slip parameter that characterizes a drive wheel slip occurring on the front axle of the agricultural commercial vehicle. The control unit deactivates the all-wheel-drive mode independent of the driver if this unit detects that the determined front wheel slip parameter is greater than a specified threshold value. 1. A device for operating an all-wheel-drive agricultural commercial vehicle , comprising:a driven rear axle and a front axle engageable for performing an all-wheel-drive mode; anda control unit configured to determine during the all-wheel-drive mode a front wheel slip parameter (μ), the front wheel slip parameter being a function of a drive wheel slip occurring on the front axle of the agricultural commercial vehicle;{'sub': 'lim', 'wherein, the control unit deactivates the all-wheel-drive mode independent of a driver input if the determined front wheel slip parameter (μ) is greater than a specified threshold value (μ).'}2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the control unit calculates the front wheel slip parameter (μ) from the ratio between an instantaneous driving speed of the agricultural commercial vehicle and a wheel circumferential speed on the front axle during the all-wheel-drive mode.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the control unit determines the front wheel slip parameter (μ) from the ratio of a computed drive powers (P claim 1 , P) between the front and rear axles during the all-wheel-drive mode.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the control unit determines the drive moment (M) applied to the front axle for computing the drive power (P) of the front axle.5. The device of claim 4 , further comprising a torque sensor for determining the drive moment (M) applied to the front axle.6. The device of claim 4 ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

HYBRID CONSTRUCTION MACHINE

Номер: US20170008506A1

Provided is a hybrid construction machine capable of appropriate control of engine speed based on a total load torque, reduction in energy loss due to the power for auxiliary devices and efficient operation of the engine and the generator motor, including a hydraulic pump, a generator motor, an engine, and a control device. The control device includes a total load torque determination section determining a total load torque, the sum of load torques for the hydraulic pump and the generator motor, and an engine speed control section controlling the engine speed based on the total load torque. The engine speed control section performs a regulation control of increasing the engine speed as the total load torque decreases under a high load torque condition and performs an isochronous control of maintaining the engine speed at a constant target speed N under a low load torque condition. 1. A hybrid construction machine , comprising:a hydraulic actuator;a hydraulic pump for driving the hydraulic actuator;a generator motor configured to perform a generator action and a motor action;an engine serving as a power source for the hydraulic pump and the generator motor;an electric storage device to be charged with electric power generated by the generator action of the generator motor; anda control device which controls the speed of the engine, wherein:the generator motor is driven by an electric power stored in the electric storage device to perform the motor action to assist the engine with a power generated by the motor action;the control device includes a total load torque determination section which detects a load torque of the hydraulic pump and a load torque of the generator motor and determines a total load torque which is the sum of the load torques, and an engine speed control section which controls the engine speed based on the determined total load torque; and{'b': 0', '0', '1', '2', '1, 'the engine speed control section performs a regulation control of increasing the ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Method and Device for Steering a Car/Trailer Combination into a Parking Space

Номер: US20170008563A1
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The present invention relates to a method for steering a car/trailer combination comprising a vehicle and at least one trailer, in which a mobile display unit is used for representing at least a part of the car/trailer combination and wherein the mobile display unit is in contact with the vehicle via a wireless connection and is used for monitoring the driving functions of the vehicle, and wherein at least one orientation aid is depicted on the mobile display unit. The present invention further relates to a corresponding device. 114-. (canceled)15. A method for steering a car/trailer combination , comprising:depicting at least a part of the car/trailer combination on a mobile display unit, wherein the mobile display unit is in communication with the car/trailer combination via a wireless connection and is used to monitor driving functions of the vehicle and wherein the mobile display unit is a smartphone;depicting at least one orientation aid on the mobile display unit;detecting, current surroundings of the car/trailer combination during a drive-by;highlighting, graphically on the mobile display unit, at least one possible parking space for the car/trailer combination;receiving a parking space selection from a user, through the mobile display unit; anddriving the vehicle/trailer combination into the selected parking space, wherein driving the vehicle/trailer combination into the selected parking space is performed automatically.16. The method according to claim 15 , wherein depicting the at least one orientation aid further comprises depicting the at least one orientation aid together with at least a portion of the current surroundings of the car/trailer combination on the mobile display unit claim 15 , for a navigation of the car/trailer combination in the current surroundings.17. The method according to claim 16 , in which the at least one orientation aid comprises at least one geometrical indication selected from the group consisting of: actual angle of the ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

Generator motor unit, power output engine, and vehicle

Номер: US20160009185A1
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

A generator motor unit includes a generator motor including a rotor equipped with magnets, and magnetic bodies that protrude from a wall surface, a first stator that makes magnetic flux act on the magnets, thereby generating torque in the rotor, and a second stator that makes magnetic flux act on the magnetic bodies, thereby generating torque in the rotor; and a controller that controls energization of coils of the first stator and the second stator.

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

ELECTRICAL SCOOTER ALERT

Номер: US20220024468A1
Принадлежит: AUTOBRAINS TECHNOLOGIES LTD

There may be provided a method for electrical scooter alert, the method may include sensing sensed information about an environment of a vehicle; detecting, based on the sensed information, a situation related to the environment; detecting, based on the sensed information, a electrical scooter within the environment; predicting, using a machine leaning process and based in the situation, a future behavior of the electrical scooter and an impact of the future behavior of the electrical scooter on a future progress of the vehicle; and responding to the predicting. 1. A method for electrical scooter alert , the method comprises:sensing sensed information about an environment of a vehicle;detecting, based on the sensed information, a situation related to the environment;detecting, based on the sensed information, a electrical scooter within the environment;predicting, using a machine leaning process and based in the situation, a future behavior of the electrical scooter and an impact of the future behavior of the electrical scooter on a future progress of the vehicle; andresponding to the predicting.2. The method according to wherein the responding to the predicting is responsive to a probability distribution of potential future behaviors of the electrical scooter.3. The method according to wherein the responding is responsive to an existence of at least one potential relevant future behavior of the electrical scooter claim 1 , wherein each of the at least potential relevant future behavior of the electrical scooter (a) has probability of occurrence that exceeds a threshold claim 1 , and (b) impacts the future progress of the vehicle when occurs.4. The method according to wherein the responding is selected out of generating a human perceivable information about the predicting claim 1 , requesting an autonomous module to drive the vehicle based on the predicting; proposing a route of the vehicle; storing an outcome of the predicting; activating a driving mode in response ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

Processor and processing method for warning system of straddle-type vehicle, warning system of straddle-type vehicle, and straddle-type vehicle

Номер: US20220024480A1
Автор: Lars Pfau
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The present invention obtains a processor, a processing method, a warning system, and a straddle-type vehicle capable of improving both the rider's safety and the rider's comfort.A processor (20) includes: an acquisition section that acquires surrounding environment information corresponding to output of a surrounding environment detector (11) during travel of a straddle-type vehicle (100); a determination section that determines necessity of warning operation provided to the rider and generated by the warning system (1); and a control section that makes an alarm (30) perform the warning operation in the case where the determination section determines that the warning operation is necessary. The acquisition section further acquires helmet posture direction information corresponding to output of a helmet posture direction detector (13) during the travel of the straddle-type vehicle (100). The determination section determines the necessity of the warning operation on the basis of the surrounding environment information and the helmet posture direction information.

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

COLLABORATIVE AUTONOMOUS GROUND VEHICLE

Номер: US20220024486A1
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A collaborative autonomous ground vehicle or robot for traversing a ground surface is disclosed. The robot is a wheeled vehicle includes two camera groups and other sensors to sense the environment in which the robot will operate. The robot includes a control system configured to operate in a teach mode to learn a route by either following a person or preceding a person and to store the learned route as a taught route. The control system is configured for identifying persons and objects, such as obstacles, within the fields of view of the camera groups. When the robot is in its repeat mode it will take the taught route over the ground surface and take appropriate action if an obstacle is identified in the field of view. 1. An autonomous ground vehicle for traversing a ground surface in an environment comprising:a body comprising a payload bed, a front end portion and a rear end portion, and at least one of a front camera group and a rear camera group, said front camera group comprising at least one camera having a front field of view in front of said front end portion, said front camera group providing a front camera image of said front field of view, said rear camera group comprising at least one camera having a rear field of view behind said rear end portion, said rear camera group providing a rear camera image of said rear field of view;a drive assembly including plural wheels to enable said autonomous ground vehicle to move over the ground surface;a control system configured to operate in a teach mode and a repeat mode and comprising a microprocessor configured to be instructed by a digital instruction set, said control system being coupled to said at least one of said front camera group and said rear camera group and to said drive assembly for controlling the movement of said autonomous ground vehicle over the ground surface in at least one of a follow person route and a precede person route, said follow person route being established by said autonomous ground ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

HYBRID DRIVE TRAIN

Номер: US20180009309A1
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A parallel hybrid drive train, in particular for a working machine, includes an internal combustion engine (), an electrical machine () and hydraulic aggregates () for driving working devices (-) and for moving the working machine. In order to increase the efficiency, the rotational speed of the internal combustion engine is lowered, that is to say the load point is moved. Increased power requirements are detected via a driver input and provide a desired rotational speed. The electrical machine assists the acceleration of the internal combustion engine to said desired rotational speed. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for the dynamic rotational speed reduction of an internal combustion engine in a mobile working machine , aided by an electric machine , the method comprising:ascertaining a nominal rotational speed of the internal combustion engine;using, aided by the electric machine, a dynamic rotational speed reduction of the internal combustion engine, the electric machine assisting acceleration phases of the internal combustion engine from lower rotational speeds to higher rotational speeds.12. The method as recited in wherein the ascertaining of the nominal rotational speed takes place by evaluating human machine interfaces.13. A hybrid drive train for a mobile working comprising:an internal combustion engine;an electric machine;a hydraulic working machine; anda control unit configured for ascertaining a nominal rotational speed of the internal combustion engine, the hybrid drive train being configured to, aided by the electric machine, use a dynamic rotational speed reduction of the internal combustion engine, the electric machine configured for assisting acceleration phases of the internal combustion engine from lower rotational speeds to higher rotational speeds.14. The hybrid drive train as recited in wherein the hydraulic working machine includes an axial piston pump configured for requesting power from the internal combustion engine or the electric machine.15. ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

Wearable with linked accelerometer system

Номер: US20180009447A1
Принадлежит: BRAGI GmbH

An earpiece includes an earpiece housing, a processor disposed within the ear piece housing, at least one inertial sensor disposed within the earpiece housing, the at least one inertial sensor operatively connected to the processor, and a wireless transceiver disposed within the earpiece housing and operatively connected to the processor. The earpiece is configured to exchange inertial data with a vehicle having one or more inertial sensors. The vehicle may be a motorcycle, moped, scooter, bicycle, electric bicycle, personal transporter, hover board, or other type of vehicle. 1. An earpiece comprising:an earpiece housing;a processor disposed within the ear piece housing;at least one inertial sensor disposed within the earpiece housing, the at least one inertial sensor operatively connected to the processor;a wireless transceiver disposed within the earpiece housing and operatively connected to the processor;wherein the earpiece is configured to bi-directionally exchange inertial data with a vehicle having one or more inertial sensors.2. The earpiece of wherein the vehicle is a motorcycle.3. The earpiece of wherein the vehicle is a personal transporter.4. The earpiece of wherein the at least one inertial sensor comprises a nine axis inertial sensor.5. The earpiece of wherein the exchange of the inertial data comprises receiving inertial data from one or more inertial sensors of the vehicle through the wireless transceiver.6. The earpiece of wherein the exchange of the inertial data further comprises sending inertial data from the at least one sensor disposed within the earpiece to the vehicle using the wireless transceiver.7. The earpiece of further comprising a speaker and wherein the earpiece is configured to provide an audio output at the speaker based on data from the at least one inertial sensor and from the inertial data from the vehicle.8. The earpiece of wherein the audio output comprises a verbal instruction.9. The earpiece of wherein the audio output ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

Work Vehicle

Номер: US20210009116A1
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A wheel loader 100 includes a front working device 101, an automatic brake device that automatically applies braking to a vehicle body, a vehicle speed sensor 15 that detects a vehicle speed of the vehicle body, an angle sensor 37 that detects a height of the front working device 101, an obstacle detection sensor 29 that detects an obstacle present in surroundings of the vehicle body, and a brake controller 27 that controls operation of the automatic brake device on the basis of a detection signal from the obstacle detection sensor 29, wherein the brake controller 27 limits a braking force of the automatic brake device when the height h of the front working device 101 is equal to or greater than a predetermined height h1, or the vehicle speed v is equal to or greater than a predetermined vehicle speed v1, and the obstacle has been detected by the obstacle detection sensor 29. 1. A work vehicle comprising:a vehicle body;a speed stage switch that changes a speed stage of the vehicle body;a front working device provided in a front portion of the vehicle body;an automatic brake device that automatically applies braking to the vehicle body;a vehicle speed sensor that detects a vehicle speed of the vehicle body;a posture detection sensor that detects a height of the front working device;an obstacle detection sensor that detects an obstacle present in surroundings of the vehicle body; anda controller that controls operation of the automatic brake device on the basis of a detection signal from the obstacle detection sensor,wherein the controller limits a braking force of the automatic brake device in a case where the height of the front working device detected from the posture detection sensor is equal to or greater than a predetermined height, or the vehicle speed detected by the vehicle speed sensor is equal to or greater than a predetermined vehicle speed, and the obstacle has been detected by the obstacle detection sensor.2. The work vehicle according to claim 1 , ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

ENHANCED YAW RATE TRAILER ANGLE DETECTION INITIALIZATION

Номер: US20190009815A1
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A trailer backup assist system for a vehicle reversing a trailer includes a sensor module adapted to attach to the trailer and generate a trailer yaw rate or a trailer speed. The trailer backup assist system also includes a vehicle sensor system that generates a vehicle yaw rate and a vehicle speed. Further, the trailer backup assist system includes a controller that estimates a hitch angle based on the trailer yaw rate or the trailer speed and the vehicle yaw rate and the vehicle speed in view of a kinematic relationship between the trailer and the vehicle. 1. A trailer backup assist system comprising:a trailer sensor module configured to be mounted to a trailer, the trailer sensor module including a yaw rate sensor and an inclinometer;a controller configured to:utilize data from the yaw rate sensor to generate vehicle control signals to control at least one of a vehicle speed and vehicle direction while a vehicle is backing up with a trailer attached thereto;utilize data from the inclinometer to generate a signal to a Human Machine Interface (HMI) concerning an orientation of the inclinometer and yaw rate sensor on a trailer.2. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , wherein:the yaw rate sensor comprises a camera.3. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , wherein:the yaw rate sensor comprises a piezoelectric device.4. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , wherein:the trailer backup assist system is configured to calculate a hitch angle utilizing data from the yaw rate sensor.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein:the controller is configured to store unique trailer identification information prior to a power off event and to retrieve stored unique trailer identification information after a power on event to thereby determine if a trailer detected after a power on event is a different trailer than a trailer connected prior to a power off event.6. A vehicle claim 1 , comprising:a trailer backup assist system having a controller configured to: ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE CLUTCH CONTROL METHOD AND CLUTCH CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20200009962A1
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A clutch control method is provided for a four-wheel-drive vehicle in which the main drive wheels are connected to a drive source, and the auxiliary drive wheels are connected via a friction clutch to the drive source. When the vehicle starts off due to an accelerator depressing operation, the friction clutch is engaged to distribute, a drive torque from the drive source to the main drive wheels and the auxiliary drive wheels. In this clutch control method, when the vehicle switches from a traveling state to a stopped state while maintaining in a travel shift position, a control is preformed to apply initial torque as an engagement torque control of the friction clutch while the vehicle is stopped. A magnitude of the initial torque is set to a magnitude that maintains a drive-system torsion state by transmitting torque to an auxiliary-drive-wheel drive system before the vehicle is stopped. 1. A four-wheel-drive vehicle clutch control method for a four-wheel-drive vehicle in which either left and right front wheels or left and right rear wheels are configured as main drive wheels connected to a drive source , and the other of the left and right front wheels and the left and right rear wheels are configured as auxiliary drive wheels connected via a friction clutch to the drive source , and when the vehicle starts off due to an accelerator depressing operation , the friction clutch is engaged , whereby a drive torque from the drive source is distributed to the main drive wheels and the auxiliary drive wheels , the four-wheel-drive vehicle clutch control method comprising:when the vehicle changes over from a traveling state to a stopped state while maintaining in a travel shift position, performing a control to apply initial torque as an engagement torque control of the friction clutch when the vehicle is stopped; andsetting a magnitude of the initial torque to a magnitude that is necessary for maintaining a drive-system torsion state by transmitting torque to an ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

Driving Support Device

Номер: US20200010076A1
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A driving support device includes: a setting unit configured to set a target parking position; and a support unit configured to: steer, during forward movement of a towing vehicle, a steering unit to a side opposite to the target parking position in a left-right direction of the towing vehicle; then output steering information for steering the steering unit toward the target parking position; and output stop information for stopping the towing vehicle after a connection state between the towing vehicle and a towed vehicle which is towed by the towing vehicle is inclined toward the target parking position. 1. A driving support device comprising:a setting unit configured to set a target parking position; anda support unit configured to: steer, during forward movement of a towing vehicle, a steering unit to a side opposite to the target parking position in a left-right direction of the towing vehicle; then output steering information for steering the steering unit toward the target parking position; and output stop information for stopping the towing vehicle after a connection state between the towing vehicle and a towed vehicle which is towed by the towing vehicle is inclined toward the target parking position.2. The driving support device according to claim 1 , wherein the support unit controls the steering unit by outputting the steering information.3. The driving support device according to claim 1 , wherein the support unit causes at least one of the steering information and the stop information to be output as an image or sound.4. The driving support device according to claim 1 , wherein the support unit determines whether to switch the towing vehicle from forward movement to backward movement depending on a hitch angle which is an angle between the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle.5. The driving support device according to claim 1 , wherein in a state of causing a display unit to display a setting image including a target parking frame for setting the target ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

TRAVELING WORK VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH WORK APPARATUS

Номер: US20200010092A1
Автор: SPITZ David
Принадлежит: KUBOTA CORPORATION

A traveling work vehicle includes: a vehicle speed control portion configured to control the vehicle speed; a number-of-revolutions calculation portion configured to calculate, as an actual number of revolutions, a number of revolutions of a single rotary power source per unit time; a number-of-revolutions command generation portion configured to generate a number-of-revolutions command using a requested number of revolutions; a requested vehicle speed input portion configured to input a requested vehicle speed that is based on a user operation; a requested vehicle speed calculation portion configured to calculate a computed requested vehicle speed using a deviation between the requested number of revolutions and the actual number of revolutions, and the requested vehicle speed; and a vehicle speed command generation portion configured to give the vehicle speed control portion a vehicle speed command that is generated using the computed requested vehicle speed. 1. A traveling work vehicle comprising:a single rotary power source;a work apparatus that receives power from the rotary power source;a traveling unit that receives power from the rotary power source;a vehicle speed control portion configured to control a vehicle speed of the traveling unit;a number-of-revolutions calculation portion configured to calculate, as an actual number of revolutions, a number of revolutions of the rotary power source per unit time;a power control portion configured to control the number of revolutions of the rotary power source;a number-of-revolutions command generation portion configured to generate a number-of-revolutions command to be given to the power control portion, using a requested number of revolutions for the rotary power source;a requested vehicle speed input portion configured to input a requested vehicle speed that is based on a user operation;a requested vehicle speed calculation portion configured to calculate a computed requested vehicle speed using a deviation ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

AUTOMATION KIT FOR AN AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE

Номер: US20170010619A1
Принадлежит:

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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09-01-2020 дата публикации

Engagement Control System and Method

Номер: US20200011034A1
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

A system for controlling an engagement operation between first and second movable machines includes a separation sensor, a relative speed sensor and a controller. The separation sensor determines a separation distance between the first and second machines. The relative speed sensor determines a relative difference in speed between the first and second machines. The controller determines the separation distance between the first and second machines, decelerates the first movable machine when the separation distance is within a deceleration zone, determines a relative difference in speed between the first and second machines, and generates an engagement speed command to operate the first movable machine at a first ground speed equal to a second ground speed of the second movable machine plus a relative engagement speed when the separation distance is within a buffer zone. 1. A system for controlling an engagement operation between a first movable machine and a second movable machine , the system comprising:a separation sensor operatively associated with the first movable machine and the second movable machine and configured to determine a separation distance between the first movable machine and the second movable machine;a relative speed sensor operatively associated with the first movable machine and the second movable machine and configured to determine a relative difference in speed between the first movable machine and the second movable machine; and access a deceleration zone;', 'access a deceleration rate;', 'access a buffer zone;', 'access a relative engagement speed;', 'determine the separation distance between the first movable machine and the second movable machine based upon the separation sensor;', 'generate a deceleration command to decelerate the first movable machine at the deceleration rate when the separation distance is within the deceleration zone;', 'determine a relative difference in speed between the first movable machine and the second movable ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD, SYSTEM AND ROBOT FOR AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATION THEREOF BETWEEN TWO ROWS OF PLANTS

Номер: US20220030759A1
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A method, system and robot for autonomous navigation thereof between two rows of plants, wherein said robot includes two or more sensing devices, sensor A and sensor B, mounted thereon and moves forward along an axis parallel to the rows of plants, being autonomously steered by exerting angular corrections to place the robot as close as possible to the centerline between the rows of plants, wherein the method and system includes the following: 1. A method for autonomous navigation of a robot between two rows of plants spaced Q metres apart , wherein said robot comprises two sensing devices , sensor A and sensor B , mounted at a position O thereon and moves forward along a y-axis being autonomously steered by exerting angular corrections to place the robot as close as possible to the centerline , wherein each sensing device is a device which detects electromagnetic waves or detects sound waves , and wherein when both devices detect:(A) electromagnetic waves, sensor A detects said waves at a frequency and/or field-of-view different from that of the waves detected by sensor B; and 'wherein said y-axis is a horizontal axis and said x-axis is a horizontal axis perpendicular to said y-axis,', '(B) sound waves, sensor A detects said waves at a frequency and/or field-of-view different from that of the waves detected by sensor B, and'}and wherein said method comprises the following steps:{'sub': G', 'G, 'u': {'@style': 'single', 'c'}, 'claim-text': [{'sub': min', 'max, '(a) said width extends horizontally |X| metres away from O to the left along said x-axis and horizontally Xmetres away from O to the right along said x-axis; and'}, {'sub': 'max', '(b) said length extends horizontally Ymetres away from O along said y-axis;'}, [{'br': None, 'i': X', '=−X', {'u': {'@style': 'single', 'c'}, '·/'}], 'sub': min', 'G, '2;'}, {'br': None, 'i': X', '=X', {'u': {'@style': 'single', 'c'}, '·/'}], 'sub': max', 'G, '2;'}, {'br': None, 'i': Y', '=Y', {'u': {'@style': 'single', 'c'}, ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

Methods and systems for controlling communications by a driver in a vehicle

Номер: US20180012273A1
Автор: Ricci Christopher P.
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A vehicle is provided that stores limit(s) on third party vendor communications associated with a user in the vehicle. The limit(s) restrict financial transactions of the user with third party vendors. The vehicle determines that the user desires to interact with a third party vendor, based on the limit(s), determines if the vehicle can send a first communication to the third party vendor (the first communication being related to initiating or completing a financial transaction with the third party vendor), when allowed by the limit(s), automatically sends the first communication to the third party vendor for the user, and when not allowed by the limit(s), does not send the first communication to the third party vendor for the user. 120-. (canceled)21. A vehicle , comprising:a memory to store one or more limits on third party vendor communications associated with a user in the vehicle, wherein the one or more limits restrict financial transactions of the user with third party vendors, the one or more limits comprising one or more of a financial transaction amount limit and a limit on a number of financial transactions; determine the user desires to interact with a third party vendor;', 'retrieve the one or more limits from the memory;', 'based on the one or more limits, determine if the vehicle can send a first communication to the third party vendor, the first communication being related to initiating or completing a financial transaction with the third party vendor;', 'when allowed by the one or more limits, automatically send the first communication to the third party vendor for the user; and', 'when not allowed by the one or more limits, not send the first communication to the third party vendor for the user., 'a processor in communication with the memory, the processor to221. The vehicle of claim , wherein the first communication comprises vehicle information and user information , wherein the vehicle information comprises a vehicle identification number of the ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

Virtual Moving Safety Limits For Vehicles Transporting Objects

Номер: US20200012290A1
Автор: Watts Kevin William
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Example systems and methods are disclosed for implementing vehicle operation limits to prevent vehicle load failure during vehicle teleoperation. The method may include receiving sensor data from sensors on a vehicle that carries a load. The vehicle may be controlled by a remote control system. The load weight and dimensions may be determined based on the sensor data. In order to prevent a vehicle load failure, a forward velocity limit and an angular velocity limit may be calculated. Vehicle load failures may include the vehicle tipping over, the load tipping over, the load sliding off of the vehicle, or collisions. The vehicle carrying the load may be restricted from exceeding the forward velocity limit and/or the angular velocity limit during vehicle operation. The remote control system may display a user interface indicating to a remote operator the forward velocity limit and the angular velocity limit. 1. A method comprising:receiving sensor data from one or more sensors on a vehicle that is moving within an environment while carrying a load;determining, by a processor, a load weight and one or more load dimensions based on the sensor data;determining, by the processor based on the load weight and the one or more load dimensions, an envelope of permissible pairs of angular velocity values and forward velocity values for the vehicle while carrying the load to prevent vehicle load failure; andpreventing, by the processor, operation of the vehicle outside of the envelope of permissible pairs of angular velocity values and forward velocity values.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing for display of a graphical representation of the envelope with a first axis representative of angular velocity and a second axis representative of forward velocity.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising providing for display of a current pair of forward velocity and angular velocity values within the graphical representation of the envelope.4. The method of ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

SELECTION OF ENVIRONMENT SENSORS FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE MANEUVERING

Номер: US20220032913A1
Принадлежит: PACCAR INC

A method of autonomously maneuvering a vehicle using environment sensors comprises calculating first coordinate data based on information received from environment sensors mounted on a first portion of the vehicle; determining, based on the first coordinate data, a first target at a first location; determining a path to maneuver the vehicle to the first location; determining and transmitting commands to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver to the first location; calculating second coordinate data based on information received from environment sensors mounted on a second portion of the vehicle; determining based on the second coordinate data, a second target at a second location, determining a path to maneuver the vehicle from the first location to the second location; and determining and transmitting commands to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver from the first location to the second location. Suitably configured vehicles (e.g., tractor units) are also described. 1. A method of autonomously maneuvering a vehicle using environment sensors , the method comprising:by an autonomous driving module of the vehicle:calculating first coordinate data based on information received from a first set of one or more environment sensors mounted on a first portion of the vehicle;determining, based at least in part on the first coordinate data, a first target at a first location;determining a path to maneuver the vehicle to the first location;determining first commands to components of the vehicle to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver along the determined path to the first location,transmitting the first commands to the components of the vehicle;calculating second coordinate data based on information received from a second set of one or more environment sensors mounted on a second portion of the vehicle that differs from the first portion of the vehicle;determining based at least in part on the second coordinate data, a second target at a second location; ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING POWER OF AN INCH CLUTCH

Номер: US20170015294A1
Автор: HÖFLER Hans
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A method of transmitting power of an inching clutch of a working machine, the power transmitted by the inching clutch is determined and the transmitted power exceeds a predefined inching clutch power, first the rotational speed of the drive engine is reduced and then the torque, that can be transmitted by the inching clutch, is reduced. 18-. (canceled)9. A method of transmitting power from a drive engine to a drive unit and a further consumer , the method comprising:transmitting the power to the drive unit by way of an inching clutch so that, depending on how the inching clutch is controlled, the power transmitted by the inching clutch is variable,determining the power transmitted by the inching clutch, andif the power transmitted by the inching clutch exceeds a predefined power, limiting the power transmitted by the inching clutch.10. The method according to claim 9 , further comprising determining torque transmitted by the inching clutch from a rotational speed difference of a pump and a turbine of a hydrodynamic torque converter claim 9 , anddetermining the power transmitted by the inching clutch from the torque and the rotational speed difference.11. The method according to claim 9 , further comprising limiting the power transmitted by the inching clutch by actuating the inching clutch farther in a disengaging direction thereby decreasing torque that is transmittable by the inching clutch.12. The method according to claim 9 , further comprising limiting the power transmitted by the inching clutch by reducing a rotational speed of the drive engine.13. The method according to claim 9 , further comprising limiting the power transmitted by the inching clutch as a function of a lubricant flow passing through the inching clutch.14. The method according to claim 13 , further comprising determining the lubricant flow from a rotational speed of a lubricant pump.15. The method according to claim 9 , further comprising limiting the power transmitted by the inching clutch ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

Motorcycle having a system for increasing a rearing and a tilting limit of the vehicle and for increasing a longitudinal thrust of the vehicle

Номер: US20170015295A1
Принадлежит: Ducati Motor Holding SpA

A motorcycle including a frame to which an internal combustion engine is associated, from which internal combustion engine at least one exhaust pipe of combusted gases departs, the exhaust pipe having an open terminal, the frame mounted on a front wheel and a rear wheel, a control board or unit included, for controlling torque produced by the engine and other parameters such as velocity of the vehicle and spatial position thereof with respect to the road surface. The motorcycle including a system to verify when the front wheel of the motorcycle detaches from the road surface during acceleration. The system includes a choke for partialising the section of the exhaust gases outlet area from the exhaust pipe, during partialisation. The partialisation obtained as a function of the torque produced by the engine and the position of the front wheel with respect to the road surface.

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

Haulage Vehicle

Номер: US20170015322A1
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An autonomous mode controller () that outputs an acceleration command (SAa), a braking command (SBa) and a torque command (Ta) is connected to a steering actuator () and a traveling drive unit (). The steering actuator () generates combined torque (T) based upon steering torque (Tm) from a steering handle () and the torque command (Ta), and controls a steering angle (θ) of a vehicle based upon the combined torque (T). The traveling drive unit () selects a larger one of an acceleration command (SAm) by an accelerator pedal () and the acceleration command (SAa) as an acceleration command (SA), and selects a larger one of a braking command (SBm) by a brake pedal () and the acceleration command (SBa) as a braking command (SB). The traveling drive unit () controls a vehicle speed based upon the acceleration command (SA) and the braking command (SB). 1. A haulage vehicle comprising:an acceleration operation device that operates acceleration of a vehicle;a braking operation device that operates a brake of said vehicle; anda traveling drive unit that causes said vehicle to travel based upon an acceleration command by said acceleration operation device and a braking command by said braking operation device, characterized in that:said traveling drive unit comprises:an external input terminal for inputting another acceleration command and another braking command from an exterior;an acceleration command selecting unit that selects a larger acceleration command by comparing said other acceleration command input from said external input terminal and said acceleration command by said acceleration operation device; anda braking command selecting unit that selects a larger braking command by comparing said other braking command input from said external input terminal and said braking command by said braking operation device, whereina traveling drive of said vehicle is controlled based upon said acceleration command selected by said acceleration command selecting unit and said ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

Method For Selecting Multiple Program Functions, Method For Selecting One Program Function, Associated Apparatuses And Associated Vehicle, Ship Or Aircraft

Номер: US20170015330A1
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

A method is provided for selecting a plurality of program functions for providing repeatedly implemented functions, e.g., in a vehicle, ship or in an aircraft. The method includes determining a first total performance value based on recorded first single performance values and recorded first dependencies, determining a first total performance value based on determined second single performance values and recorded second dependencies, determining a cluster performance from the first total performance value and from the second total performance value, and the cluster performance value or at least one value determined from the cluster performance value is used for selecting the program functions or of other program functions for providing the repeatedly implemented functions. 1. A method for selecting multiple program functions for providing multiple instances of an implemented function , thereby providing a redundantly implemented function , in a vehicle , a ship , or an aircraft , the method comprising:recording first dependencies between single performance values for functional units used for performing a first program function and total performance values stipulated for redundantly implemented functions,recording second dependencies between single performance values for functional units used for performing a second program function and the stipulated total performance values,determining current first single performance values of the functional units of the first program function,determining current second single performance values of the functional units of the second program function,determining a first total performance value based on the determined first single performance values and the recorded first dependencies,determining a second total performance value based on the determined second single performance values and the recorded second dependencies,determining a cluster performance value based on the first total performance value and the second total ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO ELIMINATE OR REDUCE FRAME CONTACT DURING OPERATION OF ARTICULATED MACHINE

Номер: US20180015927A1
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

A system and method for limiting articulation between a front frame and a rear frame of an articulated machine are disclosed. The system and method receive steering signals and determine impending contact between the front frame and the rear frame based on the received steering signals. Additionally, an amount by which to reduce torque at a hitch coupled between the front and rear frames so as to limit an articulation characteristic of the front frame relative to the rear frame to a predetermined value is determined, responsive to determination of impending contact. Prior to contact, rimpull of the articulated machine is reduced based on the determined amount of torque. 1. An articulated heavy equipment work vehicle comprising:a front frame having a first pair of wheels and a hydraulically controlled tool;a rear frame having a second pair of wheels;a hitch pivotally coupling the front frame to the rear frame according to a predetermined maximum mechanical articulation angle range defined by a first frame stop associated with a left-most articulation angle and a second frame stop associated with a right-most articulation angle;a powertrain configured to drive the first and second pairs of wheels;a steering system configured to provide controlled rotation of the front frame relative to the rear frame about the hitch according to a predetermined articulation angle range less than the predetermined maximum mechanical articulation angle range defined by the first and second frame stops;sensor circuitry configured to sense real-time articulation conditions of the front frame relative to the rear frame; andprocessing circuitry configured todetermine impending contact between one of the front frame and the rear frame and one of the first frame stop and the second frame stop based on signals from the sensor circuitry corresponding to the real-time articulation conditions indicating torque at the hitch exceeds a predetermined torque capability of the steering system,determine ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

POWER REGENERATION SYSTEM FOR WORK VEHICLE

Номер: US20200017096A1
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To provide a power regeneration system for a working vehicle that can effectively use a regenerative electric energy. 15.-. (canceled)6. A power regeneration system for a work vehicle comprising:a first generator and a second generator which are driven by an engine;a first electric circuit for supplying an electric power generated by the first generator to a traveling motor connected to a driving wheel of the work vehicle;a resistor that is connected to the first electric circuit and converts an electric energy generated at the time of braking of the traveling motor into a heat energy and radiates a heat energy;a voltage detector that detects an actual voltage of the first electric circuit;a second electric circuit for supplying an electric power generated by the second generator to an auxiliary device of the work vehicle;a step-down device that has a high voltage side connected to the first electric circuit and a low voltage side connected to the second electric circuit, and supplies the electric power from the first electric circuit to the second electric circuit; anda controller that controls driving of the step-down device,wherein the auxiliary device operates upon being supplied with at least one of the electric power generated by the second generator and not reduced by the step-down device, and the electric power generated by regeneration of the traveling motor and reduced by the step-down device, and a traveling state determination section that determines whether or not the traveling motor performs the regenerative operation, based on information on a traveling state of the work vehicle;', 'a voltage estimation section that estimates a voltage of the first electric circuit after a predetermined time from the present time, based on the information on the traveling state of the work vehicle and the actual voltage detected by the voltage detector;', 'a step-down device drive determination section that determines whether or not the voltage estimated by the ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

SADDLE-RIDE VEHICLE WITH AUTONOMOUS BRAKING AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME

Номер: US20210016771A1
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A saddle-ride vehicle includes a forward travel sensor a brake that decelerates the vehicle by actuation of a rider-operable brake control. A controller identifies a trigger for an autonomous braking event for the brake. A rider sensor system is in electrical communication with the controller and includes one or both of: a rider cognition sensor operable to detect parameters of rider cognition and report rider cognition status to the controller, and a rider physical sensor operable to detect parameters of a physical engagement between a rider and the vehicle and report rider physical engagement status to the controller. The controller is programmed to perform one or both of the following in response to the identification of the autonomous braking event trigger: checking for a positive cognitive engagement of the rider with the rider cognition sensor, and checking for a positive physical engagement of the rider with the rider physical sensor. 1. A saddle-ride vehicle operable by a rider situated upon the saddle-ride vehicle , the saddle-ride vehicle comprising:a brake configured to decelerate the vehicle in response to actuation of a rider-operable brake control;a controller programmed to identify a trigger for an autonomous braking event using the brake; anda rider sensor system in electrical communication with the controller, the rider sensor system including one or both of: a rider cognition sensor operable to detect parameters of rider cognition and to report rider cognition status to the controller, and a rider physical sensor operable to detect parameters of a physical engagement between a rider and the vehicle and to report rider physical engagement status to the controller,wherein, on the condition of the controller determining from the rider sensor system that there is positive rider engagement, the controller is programmed to instruct a first level of autonomous actuation of the brake in response to identification of the autonomous braking event trigger, ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

HAPTIC FUNCTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE POWERTRAIN

Номер: US20210016790A1
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A system generates haptic feedback in an electric vehicle. The system comprises a frame, an energy storage device, and a wheel rotatably coupled to the frame. A motor receives power from the energy storage device and provides torque to the wheel. A controller determines a first operational state of the electric vehicle and transmits a first torque signal to the motor to control the motor to transmit first torque levels to the wheel to propel the electric vehicle. The controller determines a second operational state of the electric vehicle and transmits a second torque signal to the motor assembly. The motor assembly transmits second torque levels to the wheel to generate haptic feedback. The second torque signal is based on the second operational state of the electric vehicle and a torque profile stored in the memory, where the torque profile defines an irregular-shaped periodic waveform (e.g., a heartbeat rhythm). 1. A system for generating haptic feedback in an electric vehicle , the system comprising:a frame;an energy storage device supported by the frame;at least one wheel rotatably coupled to the frame;a motor assembly supported by frame, the motor assembly configured to receive power from the energy storage device and provide torque to the at least one wheel; a torque profile, the torque profile defining an irregular-shaped periodic waveform; and', determine a first operational state of the electric vehicle and transmit a first torque signal to the motor assembly to control the motor assembly to transmit first torque levels to the at least one wheel for use in propelling the electric vehicle, levels of the first torque signal are based on the first operational state of the electric vehicle; and', 'determine a second operational state of the electric vehicle and transmit a second torque signal to the motor assembly to control the motor assembly to transmit second torque levels to the at least one wheel to generate haptic feedback, levels of the second torque ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Rollover alarming system, rollover risk prediction method, and rollover alarming method

Номер: US20220036671A1

A rollover alarming system, a rollover risk prediction method, and a rollover alarming method. An axle housing strain measurement unit measures strain values on both sides of an axle housing of a vehicle body. A roll angle measurement unit measures a roll angle of the vehicle body. A collection control unit is configured to collect the strain values on both sides of the axle housing of the vehicle body and the roll angle of the vehicle body, calculate a strain difference between the strain values according to the strain values on both sides of the axle housing of the vehicle body, and output a corresponding alarm control signal according to the strain difference between both sides of the axle housing of the vehicle body and the roll angle of the vehicle body. An alarm unit is configured to output a corresponding alarm signal according to the received alarm control signal.

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

LOCKING OUT A MACHINE TO PROHIBIT MOVEMENT

Номер: US20210017737A1
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

A construction machine includes a system and method for performing a lockout or stand down of the machine to prohibit movement of the machine or one or more components of the machine, without shutting down the machine. Information about the status of the machine or a component thereof can be collected and relayed to an electronic control module (ECM) to determine whether to lockout the construction machine. If appropriate, the ECM can command lockout to an electrical component of the machine or component to prohibit movement of the machine or component until the lockout is released. 1. A method of performing a lockout on a construction machine , the method comprising:collecting information on a status of the construction machine or a component of the construction machine;relaying the collected information to an electronic control module;determining whether to lockout the construction machine; andcommanding lockout from the electronic control module to an electrical component of the construction machine, wherein lockout prohibits movement of at least one of the construction machine and an implement of the construction machine, without shutting down the construction machine.2. The method of wherein collecting information on the status of the construction machine includes at least one of detecting an obstacle in a vicinity of the construction machine and determining service to be performed on the construction machine.3. The method of wherein detecting an obstacle in a vicinity of the construction machine is performed by one or more automated features.4. The method of wherein collecting information on the status of the construction machine includes participation by an operator of the construction machine claim 1 , and wherein relaying the collected information to the electronic control module is performed by the operator entering an input into an operator interface.5. The method of wherein the implement is a bed of the construction machine and the bed is movable between ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SYSTEM OF AN AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE

Номер: US20210018092A1
Автор: Guo Habio, Zhang Shusen
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In one aspect, a method is provided or braking a work vehicle including an engine and a hydrostatic drive system including a hydraulic pump configured to be rotationally driven by the engine and a hydraulic motor fluidly coupled with the hydraulic pump through a closed hydraulic loop of the hydrostatic drive system. The hydraulic pump may be configured to fluidly drive the hydraulic motor. The method may include receiving an operator request to reduce a ground speed of the work vehicle. The method may include monitoring a fluid temperature of a hydraulic fluid associated with the closed hydraulic loop and automatically controlling at least one of a pump displacement of the hydraulic pump or a motor displacement of the hydraulic motor based on the operator request and the monitored fluid temperature to adjust hydrostatic braking of the work vehicle and thereby reduce the ground speed of the work vehicle. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for braking a work vehicle comprising an engine and a hydrostatic drive system , the hydrostatic drive system comprising a hydraulic pump configured to be rotationally driven by the engine and a hydraulic motor fluidly coupled with the hydraulic pump through a closed hydraulic loop of the hydrostatic drive system , the hydraulic pump configured to fluidly drive the hydraulic motor , the method comprising:receiving, with one or more computing devices, an operator request to reduce a ground speed of the work vehicle;monitoring, with the one or more computing devices, a fluid temperature of a hydraulic fluid associated with the closed hydraulic loop; andautomatically controlling, with the one or more computing devices, at least one of a pump displacement of the hydraulic pump or a motor displacement of the hydraulic motor based at least in part on the monitored fluid temperature to adjust hydrostatic braking of the work vehicle and thereby reduce the ground speed of the work vehicle.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:determining ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MULTI-PURPOSE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

Номер: US20200019158A1
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An embodiment of the present disclosure is, as a multi-purpose autonomous vehicle control apparatus for controlling an autonomous vehicle having a receiving space and an external display and for providing a shuttling operation for driving along a predetermined route, the multi-purpose autonomous vehicle control apparatus including a communicator for receiving a vehicle operation request signal, and a controller for generating a mode designation signal for designating a vehicle operation mode corresponding to the vehicle use purpose, and the communicator transmits the mode designation signal to the autonomous vehicle. At least one among an autonomous driving vehicle, a user terminal, and a server according to embodiments of the present disclosure may be associated or integrated with an artificial intelligence module, a drone (unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)), a robot, an augmented reality (AR) device, a virtual reality (VR) device, a 5G service related device, and the like. 1. A multi-purpose autonomous vehicle control apparatus for controlling an autonomous vehicle having a receiving space and an external display and for providing a shuttling operation for driving along a predetermined route , comprising:a communicator for receiving a vehicle operation request signal comprising a vehicle use time and a vehicle use purpose; anda controller for generating a mode designation signal for designating a vehicle operation mode corresponding to the vehicle use purpose, when the vehicle use purpose is a purpose allowable in the vehicle use time,wherein the communicator transmits the mode designation signal to the autonomous vehicle, andwherein the vehicle operation mode comprises at least two modes.2. The multi-purpose autonomous vehicle control apparatus of claim 1 ,wherein the controller generates the mode designation signal when the vehicle use purpose is an emergency purpose for emergency patient transportation, and generates the mode designation signal except when the ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

BICYCLE STABILITY CONTROL METHODS AND SYSTEMS

Номер: US20170021827A1
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Methods, devices and apparatuses pertaining to stability control of a bicycle. A method may involve a control system associated with a bicycle monitoring one or more parameters related to a movement of the bicycle. The method may also involve the control system detecting an impending occurrence of an event based on the monitoring. The method may further involve the control system adjusting one or more operations related to the movement of the bicycle, including braking of the bicycle, to prevent the occurrence of the event. 1. A method , comprising:detecting, by a control system installed on a bicycle, an impending occurrence of an event related to the bicycle; andadjusting, by the control system, one or more operations of a plurality of operations related to the movement of the bicycle, including braking of the bicycle, to prevent the occurrence of the event.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detecting of the impending occurrence of an event related to the bicycle comprises:monitoring, by the control system, one or more parameters related to a movement of the bicycle; anddetermining, by the control system, that an occurrence of the event related to the bicycle is imminent based on the monitoring, the event comprising falling of the bicycle due to a lean angle of the bicycle exceeding a threshold angle.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the monitoring of the one or more parameters related to the movement of the bicycle comprises monitoring one or more of a lean angle of the bicycle claim 2 , a speed of the bicycle claim 2 , an acceleration of the bicycle claim 2 , a steering angle of the bicycle claim 2 , a wheel speed of the bicycle claim 2 , a measurement of brake effort claim 2 , and a measurement of pedal effort.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the monitoring comprises monitoring by using a plurality of sensors of the control system claim 2 , the sensors comprising one or more of a gyroscope claim 2 , an accelerometer claim 2 , a steering angle position ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE LIFT

Номер: US20180022343A1
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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25-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE DOWNFORCE

Номер: US20180022403A1
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Methods, systems, and vehicles are provided for controlling downforce for vehicles. In accordance with one embodiment, a vehicle includes one or more downforce elements, one or more sensors, and a processor. The one or more sensors are configured to measure one or more parameter values for the vehicle during operation of the vehicle. The processor is coupled to the downforce elements and to the one or more sensors. The processor is configured to at least facilitate adjusting a downforce for the vehicle, during operation of the vehicle, based on the one or more parameter values, by providing instructions for controlling the one or more downforce elements. 1. A method comprising:obtaining one or more parameter values for a vehicle during operation of the vehicle; andadjusting a downforce for the vehicle, during operation of the vehicle, based on the one or more parameter values, using instructions provided via a processor for controlling one or more downforce elements for the vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the step of obtaining the one or more parameter values comprises measuring a tire load for one or more tires of the vehicle via a sensor onboard the vehicle; andthe step of adjusting the downforce comprises adjusting the downforce for the vehicle, during operation of the vehicle, based on the tire load, using instructions provided via the processor in controlling the one or more downforce elements for the vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the step of obtaining the one or more parameter values comprises measuring a tire pressure for one or more tires of the vehicle via a sensor onboard the vehicle; andthe step of adjusting the downforce comprises adjusting the downforce for the vehicle, during operation of the vehicle, based on the tire pressure, using instructions provided via the processor in controlling the one or more downforce elements for the vehicle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the step of obtaining the one or more parameter values ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

TURBULENT AIR MITIGATION FOR VEHICLES

Номер: US20180022404A1
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Methods, systems, and vehicles are provided for mitigating turbulent air for vehicles. In accordance with one embodiment, a vehicle includes one or more downforce elements, one or more sensors, and a processor. The one or more sensors are configured to obtain one or more parameter values for the vehicle during operation of the vehicle. The processor is processor coupled to the one or more sensors, and is configured to at least facilitate determining whether turbulent air for the vehicle is likely using the parameters, and adjusting a downforce for the vehicle, during operation of the vehicle, by providing instructions for controlling the one or more downforce elements when it is determined that turbulent air for the vehicle is likely. 1. A method comprising:obtaining one or more parameter values for a vehicle during operation of the vehicle;determining whether turbulent air for the vehicle is likely using the parameter values; andadjusting a downforce for the vehicle, via a processor, using instructions provided via the processor for controlling one or more downforce elements for the vehicle, when it is determined that turbulent air for the vehicle is likely.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of adjusting the downforce comprises adjusting movement of one or more aerodynamic wings of the vehicle when it is determined that turbulent air for the vehicle is likely.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the step of obtaining the one or more parameter values comprises obtaining one or more parameter values pertaining to detection of a second vehicle that is moving at least substantially in front of the vehicle;the step of determining whether turbulent air for the vehicle is likely comprises determining whether the turbulent air is likely based on whether the second vehicle is moving at least substantially in front of the vehicle; andthe step of adjusting the downforce comprises adjusting the downforce if it is determined that the second vehicle is moving at least ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

HAZARD PREDICTION FOR TRACKED VEHICLES

Номер: US20220041171A1
Автор: Bering Christopher
Принадлежит:

An exemplary method generally involves determining a hazard parameter for a tracked vehicle including a ground interface assembly. The ground interface assembly generally includes a track and a drive wheel operable to move the track to thereby propel the tracked vehicle. A load sensor senses a load carried by the tracked vehicle, and a speed sensor senses a vehicle speed of the tracked vehicle. A control system in communication with the load sensor, the speed sensor, and a temperature sensor determines the hazard parameter based upon the load, the vehicle speed, and an ambient temperature in a vicinity of the tracked vehicle. The control system compares the hazard parameter to a threshold parameter, and performs an action based upon the comparison. 1. A method , comprising:sensing, by a load sensor, a load carried by a tracked vehicle comprising a ground interface assembly, the ground interface assembly comprising a track and a drive wheel operable to move the track to thereby propel the tracked vehicle;sensing, by a speed sensor, a vehicle speed of the tracked vehicle;determining, by a control system in communication with the load sensor, the speed sensor, and a temperature sensor, a hazard parameter based upon the load, the vehicle speed, and an ambient temperature in a vicinity of the tracked vehicle;comparing, by the control system, the hazard parameter to a threshold parameter; andperforming, by the control system, an action based upon the comparison of the hazard parameter with the threshold parameter.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the action is performed in response to the hazard parameter violating the threshold parameter.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the control system has stored in memory at least one characteristic of the track claim 1 , and wherein the determining is based further upon the at least one characteristic of the track.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hazard parameter is an estimated track temperature;wherein the threshold ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

Leaning posture control device for leaning vehicle having left and right inclined wheels mounted thereon and leaning vehicle having left and right inclined wheels mounted thereon

Номер: US20190023264A1
Автор: Takaaki Mizutani
Принадлежит: Yamaha Motor Co Ltd

A leaning posture control device controls a leaning posture of a left-right-inclined-wheel-equipped leaning vehicle. The leaning posture control device controls a torque of at least one of a left inclined wheel or a right inclined wheel arranged in a left-right direction of the vehicle so as to suppress a change in a lean of the lean body frame in a left direction or right direction of the vehicle while the lean body frame is leaned, based on a physical quantity concerning side-slip, in the left direction of the vehicle or in the right direction of the vehicle, of the left inclined wheel, the right inclined wheel, and another inclined wheel disposed ahead of or behind the left inclined wheel and the right inclined wheel.

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

PUSH CART AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PUSH CART

Номер: US20190023265A1
Принадлежит: MAKITA CORPORATION

A push cart includes a wheel, a motor, an obstacle detector, and a controller. The motor is configured to generate a rotational force that rotates the wheel. The obstacle detector is configured to detect an obstacle. The controller is configured to execute, in response to detection of the obstacle by the obstacle detector, avoidance control to control driving of the motor such that a movement of the push cart is limited. The controller is configured to disable execution of the avoidance control in response to a determination that a specified disabling condition is satisfied. 1. A push cart comprising:a wheel;a motor configured to drive the wheel;an obstacle detector;a collision avoidance switch; and determine that the collision avoidance switch is ON;', 'determine that an avoidance control mode is enabled;', 'determine that a moving speed of the carrier is less than a specified speed;', 'determine that a detected distance to an obstacle is equal to or smaller than a specified distance; and', 'disable the avoidance control mode., 'a control circuit configured to2. A push cart comprising:a wheel;a motor configured to generate a rotational force that rotates the wheel;an obstacle detector configured to detect an obstacle that interrupts a movement of the push cart; anda controller configured to execute, in response to detection of the obstacle by the obstacle detector, avoidance control to control driving of the motor such that the movement of the push cart is limited, the controller being configured to disable execution of the avoidance control in response to a determination that a specified disabling condition is satisfied.3. The push cart according to claim 2 ,wherein the disabling condition includes determining that a moving speed of the push cart is equal to or smaller than a specified speed.4. The push cart according to claim 2 ,wherein the obstacle detector is configured to detect a distance to the obstacle, andwherein the disabling condition includes ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

Variator for work vehicle drivetrain

Номер: US20180023672A1
Принадлежит: Deere and Co

High efficiency work vehicle drivetrains containing variator assemblies are provided. In one embodiment, the work vehicle drivetrain includes an engine, a variator assembly, and an auxiliary power takeoff (PTO) shaft, which is coupled to the engine and rotatable about a primary power path axis when driven by the engine. The variator assembly includes, in turn, a variator motor and a variator gearbox. The variator gearbox contains a planetary gear system, which is coupled to the variator motor and to the auxiliary PTO shaft. The planetary gear system is rotatable about a planetary axis substantially parallel and offset from the primary power path axis.

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

Method for determining a desired speed of a vehicle

Номер: US20210023903A1
Принадлежит: Volvo Truck Corp

The present invention relates to a method for determining a desired speed of a vehicle (1), preferably an autonomous vehicle. The vehicle comprises a shock absorber arrangement (2), preferably an hydraulic shock absorber arrangement, having an elastic hysteresis. The method comprises—obtaining (501) a reference value indicative of the energy dissipated by the shock absorber arrangement (2) in a reference driving condition of a vehicle and—determining (502) a speed of the vehicle for which the value indicative of the energy dissipated by the shock absorber arrangement (2) in a similar driving condition is expected to fall within a predetermined energy dissipation range, using said reference value.

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210023942A1
Автор: FUKUSHIMA Kenji
Принадлежит:

A vehicle includes a differential gear that transmits rotation of a propeller shaft to an axle. A differential lock switches the differential gear between a locked state and an unlocked state. A clutch is provided in a power transmission path between a prime mover and wheels of the vehicle. A controller controls an engaging force of the clutch during a moving start of the vehicle in accordance with which of the locked state and the unlocked state is selected by the differential gear. 1. A vehicle comprising:a prime mover;a pair of right and left wheels;a transmission including at least a high gear and a low gear, and that transmits a driving force of the prime mover to the pair of right and left wheels;a clutch provided in a power transmission path between the prime mover and the pair of right and left wheels; anda controller configured or programmed to execute a moving start control to increase the driving force of the prime mover during a moving start of the vehicle to be greater than that in a normal mode in which the moving start control is not executed by controlling an engaging force of the clutch; whereinthe controller is configured or programmed to control the engaging force of the clutch during the moving start of the vehicle in accordance with which of the high gear and the low gear is selected in the transmission.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the low gear is selected claim 1 , the controller is configured or programmed to set the moving start control in a restricted state to prevent the moving start control or reduce the driving force of the prime mover during the moving start control.3. The vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when it is not decided which of the high gear and the lower gear is selected in the transmission claim 2 , the controller is configured or programmed to set the moving start control in the restricted state.4. The vehicle according to claim 2 , further comprising:an operator that is able to ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

Autonomous Waste Collection Truck

Номер: US20210024068A1
Принадлежит: Robotic Research, LLC

Waste collection is performed at regular intervals around the world. The process currently is performed by a team consisting of a waste collection truck that carries the refuse that is driven around urban areas at slow speeds. This waste collection truck usually contains a large opening in the back. A team of humans controls this truck and collects the bins dumping the refuse on the back of the truck and returning the bins to the curb. Usually, the driver (human) of the truck positions the truck so as to minimize the distance that the human garbage collectors need to walk with the loaded bins, and slowly drives a route that take the truck to the collections sites. Because currently most residential neighborhoods and some commercial neighborhoods do not use bins and pick up locations that are easy to automatically lift, it is likely that the process of picking up the bins, depositing the refuse on the truck, and returning the bins to the curb will be performed by humans for some time to come. However, the driver of the truck and the control mechanism to make sure that the truck minimizes the work performed by the humans picking up the bins, can be readily and economically performed using current technology. The invention being presented here automates the functions of the driver of the garbage truck. It involves a waste collection truck designed to follow routes to collect waste using a human to pick up the bins with refuse or other material comprising a truck that includes a drive-by-wire kit, a database storing the collection routes, a mechanism for detecting the position of the human which collects the waste bins and empties them on the back of the truck and a control mechanism that follows the assigned route and speeds or slows down the truck as to minimize the distance that the human will need to walk to empty the trash in the back of the waste collection truck. In addition, robots will replace the human workers who empty the bins. 1. An autonomous waste ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20210025136A1
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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02-02-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE CONTROL MODULE WITH SIGNAL SWITCHBOARD AND INPUT TABLES

Номер: US20170028993A1
Принадлежит:

A module capable of operating on one of first and second vehicles includes an input table having a superset of input elements, with a first subset of input elements related to a first set of hardware devices on the first vehicle and a second subset related to a second set of hardware devices on the second vehicle. The module includes at least one configuration table with configuration elements corresponding to ones of the superset of input elements, wherein each configuration element has data related to transforming a value associated with an input element. The module includes vehicle function input elements related to function inputs utilized on the vehicles; and structure for determining a value of an input element corresponding to a function input element, transforming the value to a transformed value and linking the transformed value with the corresponding function input element. 1. A computer-based vehicle control module capable of operating on one of first and second materials handling vehicles comprising: 'wherein the superset of module input elements comprises a first subset of input elements related to a first set of hardware devices provided on the first vehicle and a second subset of module input elements related to a second set of hardware devices provided on the second vehicle;', 'a module input table comprising a superset of module input elements,'} 'wherein each respective configuration element comprises data related to effect a transformation of a value associated with the corresponding module input element of the module input table;', 'at least one configuration table comprising respective configuration elements corresponding to ones of the superset of module input elements,'}vehicle function input elements related to vehicle function inputs utilized on the first vehicle and the second vehicle; andstructure for determining a value associated with a module input element of the module input table corresponding to a vehicle function input element, ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE CONTROL MODULE WITH SIGNAL SWITCHBOARD AND OUTPUT TABLES

Номер: US20170028994A1
Принадлежит:

A control module capable of operating on one of first and second vehicles can include a) a module output table comprising a superset of module output elements comprising a first subset of module output elements related to a first set of hardware devices provided on the first vehicle and a second subset of module output elements related to a second set of hardware devices provided on the second vehicle; b) vehicle function output elements related to vehicle function outputs utilized on the first and second vehicles; and c) a configuration table comprising configuration elements corresponding to the module output elements. The module can also include computer-based structure for determining a value of a vehicle function output element corresponding to a module output element of the module output table, transforming the value to the transformed value, and storing the transformed value based on the corresponding module output element. 1. A computer-based vehicle control module capable of operating on one of first and second materials handling vehicles comprising: 'wherein the superset of module output elements comprises a first subset of module output elements related to a first set of hardware devices provided on the first vehicle and a second subset of module output elements related to a second set of hardware devices provided on the second vehicle;', 'a module output table comprising a superset of module output elements,'}vehicle function output elements related to vehicle function outputs utilized on the first vehicle and the second vehicle; 'wherein each respective configuration element comprises data related to determining a transformed value associated with the corresponding module output element of the module output table;', 'at least one configuration table comprising respective configuration elements corresponding to ones of the superset of module output elements,'}structure for determining a value of a vehicle function output element corresponding to a module ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

DRIVING SUPPORT SYSTEM

Номер: US20160031447A1
Принадлежит: KUBOTA CORPORATION

A driving support system includes a device control unit that outputs operation control signals to a travel operation device causing a traveling vehicle body to travel and a work operation device causing a ground work apparatus to operate. A recorder records control data in execution processing order as a work/travel sequence. A reproducer reads out the control data recorded by the recorder and transmits the control data to the device control unit. A screen processor converts the control data for each execution processing unit to an icon and displays in a display a work/travel sequence screen displaying the icon in the execution processing order. The system manages a plurality of the work/travel sequences on the same work/travel sequence screen. 1. A driving support system for a traveling work vehicle that works and travels utilizing a ground work apparatus that is coupled to a traveling vehicle body , comprising: a travel operation device causing the traveling vehicle body to travel; and', 'a work operation device causing the ground work apparatus to operate;, 'a device control unit that outputs operation control signals toa display that displays operation states of the travel operation device and the work operation device;a recorder that records control data in execution processing order as a work/travel sequence, the control data corresponding to the operation control signals;a reproducer that reads out the control data recorded by the recorder and transmits the control data to the device control unit;a screen processor that uses the control data and outputs image data to the display in order to display icons indicating an execution processing order on a work/travel sequence screen; anda plurality of work/travel managers that manage a plurality of the work/travel sequences.2. The driving support system according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one of:a plurality of work/travel managers that manage a plurality of the work/travel sequences on a same work/ ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING VEHICLE FUEL EFFICIENCY BASED ON AN ALTERED VEHICLE SURFACE AREA

Номер: US20180029597A1
Автор: Gage Sergei I., Sato Arata
Принадлежит:

A device and method for adjusting vehicle fuel efficiency to responsive to an altered vehicle surface area are disclosed. An operation of the method receives vehicle surface data, which indicates a transition from a first vehicle drag coefficient value relating to a vehicle surface area to a second vehicle drag coefficient value relating to the altered vehicle surface area. A second plurality of powertrain parameter values associated with the second vehicle drag coefficient value are determined, and the method operates to transmit the second plurality of powertrain parameter values for adjusting of the vehicle fuel efficiency. 1. A method in a vehicle control unit for adjusting vehicle fuel efficiency to address an altered vehicle surface area , the method comprising:receiving vehicle surface data indicating a transition from a first vehicle drag coefficient value relating to a vehicle surface area to a second vehicle drag coefficient value relating to the altered vehicle surface area, wherein a first plurality of powertrain parameter values are associated with the first vehicle drag coefficient value;determining a second plurality of powertrain parameter values associated with the second vehicle drag coefficient value; andtransmitting the second plurality of powertrain parameter values for the adjusting of the vehicle fuel efficiency.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of powertrain parameter values comprising at least two of:an engine throttle control parameter value,an engine variable valve timing (VVT) parameter value;a transmission shift schedule parameter value; anda transmission shift timing parameter value.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle surface data comprising tonneau sensor data.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the tonneau sensor data being provided by at least one of:a moisture sensor activation data operable to remotely operate a tonneau cover;proximity sensor data indicating a transition of the vehicle surface are;a ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

System and methods for autonomously backing a vehicle to a trailer

Номер: US20220048497A1
Принадлежит: PACCAR INC

In some embodiments, techniques are provided for autonomously backing a vehicle (such as a Class 8 truck) to a trailer. In some embodiments, environment sensors such as image sensors and range sensors mounted to the vehicle detect a trailer and determine distances between the trailer and the vehicle as well as relative angles of the trailer and the vehicle. In some embodiments, the vehicle determines a path to the trailer based on this information, and autonomously controls braking, torque, and/or steering of the vehicle to autonomously back the vehicle along the determined path.

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

Promoting rider safety in shared mobility space

Номер: US20220049967A1
Автор: Robert Uyeki
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

An electronic apparatus to promote rider safety is provided. The electronic apparatus receives a trip plan associated with a user identifier. The trip plan includes a current travel route of a micro-mobility vehicle associated with a shared mobility service. The electronic apparatus determines incident information associated with a number of past traffic incidents on at least one portion of the current travel route. The electronic apparatus controls a display device to display an option to replace the current travel route with a safer alternate route. The electronic apparatus receives a user input that includes a selection of the displayed option. The electronic apparatus determines a discount applicable on an initial trip cost associated with the trip plan based on received user input and controls the display device to display, based on the determined discount, an incentive including a final trip cost associated the trip plan.

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

POWER CONTROL DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRIC MACHINE IN A VEHICLE TRAILER

Номер: US20210031770A1
Автор: Knorr Slawa
Принадлежит:

A power control device is provided for controlling an electric machine in a vehicle trailer. The electric machine is coupled to at least one wheel of the vehicle trailer to be able to convert mechanical rotation power at the wheel and electric power at the electric machine into one another. The power control device is configured to control a mechanical power output and/or a mechanical power input of the electric machine and is configured to control the mechanical power output and/or the mechanical power input of the electric machine as a function of a present driving condition of a towing vehicle pulling the vehicle trailer. 110-. (canceled)11. A power control device for controlling an electric machine in a vehicle trailer , the electric machine being coupled to at least one wheel of the vehicle trailer to be able to convert mechanical rotation power at the wheel and electric power at the electric machine into one another , the power device configured to:control a mechanical power output of the electric machine and/or a mechanical power input of the electric machine; andcontrol the mechanical power output of the electric machine and/or the mechanical power input of the electric machine as a function of a present driving condition of a towing vehicle pulling the vehicle trailer.12. The power control device as recited in claim 11 , wherein the vehicle trailer includes a drawbar for attachment to the towing vehicle and for transmitting forces between the towing vehicle and the vehicle trailer claim 11 , and wherein the power control device includes an electromechanical sensor system configured to generate a control signal for controlling the mechanical power output of the electric machine and/or the mechanical power input of the electric machine as a function of a force presently transmitted by the drawbar or as a function of a present relative distance between the towing vehicle and the vehicle trailer.13. The power control device as recited in claim 12 , wherein a ...

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

BICYCLE CONTROL APPARATUS

Номер: US20150039165A1
Принадлежит:

A bicycle control apparatus is basically provided for controlling a bicycle having a drive assistance electric motor. The bicycle control apparatus includes a manual drive force detector, a state detector and a controller. The manual drive force detector is configured to detect a manual drive force. The state detector is configured to detect a state of the bicycle. The controller is programmed to execute calibration of the manual drive force detector upon the controller determining that a prescribed bicycle state condition exists after power of the bicycle control apparatus is turned on. 1. A bicycle control apparatus for controlling a bicycle having a drive assistance electric motor , the bicycle control apparatus comprising:a manual drive force detector configured to detect a manual drive force;a state detector configured to detect a state of the bicycle; anda controller programmed to execute calibration of the manual drive force detector upon the controller determining that a prescribed bicycle state condition exists after power of the bicycle control apparatus is turned on.2. The bicycle control apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe state detector is configured to detect whether an operating unit of the bicycle has been operated or not to select a condition of assistance by the drive assistance electric motor, andthe controller is programmed to determine that the state of the bicycle satisfies the prescribed condition when the state detector detects that the operating unit has been operated.3. The bicycle control apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe state detector is configured to detect at least one of movement of a wheel, movement of a crank, movement of a handle, vibration of the bicycle, acceleration of the bicycle and inclination of the bicycle as the state of the bicycle.4. The bicycle control apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe manual drive force is a torque acting on a crank axle of the bicycle.5. The bicycle control apparatus ...

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11-02-2016 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL

Номер: US20160039403A1
Автор: Kato Tomoaki
Принадлежит: JTEKT CORPORATION

In a control device for a limited slip differential that limits a differential operation of front and rear wheels of a four-wheel-drive vehicle having mounted thereon a vehicle behavior control device that controls a braking force, an ECU that controls a torque coupling as the limited slip differential includes: a differential limiting force calculating device that calculates target torque of the torque coupling based on a vehicle traveling state; a differential limiting force correcting device that makes a correction to reduce the target torque based on a command from the vehicle behavior control device; and a thermal load calculating device that calculates a thermal load of the torque coupling. The differential limiting force correcting device limits the correction of the target torque based on the command from the vehicle behavior control device, when the thermal load of the torque coupling is equal to or larger than a predetermined value. 1. A control device for a limited slip differential , which is mounted on a vehicle including a vehicle behavior control device that controls behavior of the vehicle by controlling a braking force that is applied to front and rear wheels , and the limited slip differential that is capable of limiting a differential operation of the front and rear wheels , and which controls the limited slip differential , the control device comprising:a differential limiting force calculating device that calculates a target value of a differential limiting force that limits the differential operation of the front and rear wheels based on a vehicle traveling state;a differential limiting force correcting device that makes a correction to reduce the target value of the differential limiting force calculated by the differential limiting force calculating device, based on a command from the vehicle behavior control device; anda thermal load calculating device that calculates a thermal load of the limited slip differential; whereinthe differential ...

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11-02-2016 дата публикации

BRAKING FORCE CONTROL APPARATUS FOR SADDLE RIDE VEHICLE

Номер: US20160039423A1
Принадлежит:

A braking force control apparatus for a saddle ride vehicle includes a transmission controller which reduces driving force of an engine by a predetermined speed reduction ratio and transmits the driving force to a drive wheel, a clutch device which connects—disconnects the driving force between the engine and the transmission, a brake device which generates braking force on the drive wheel, and a sensor which detects a state of the transmission. The transmission switches between a neutral state and an in-gear state, and when the sensor detects that the transmission is switching from the neutral state to the in-gear state, the controller causes the brake device to generate braking force on the drive wheel, and then releases the braking force upon completion of the switching to the in-gear state. 1. A braking force control apparatus for a saddle ride vehicle , comprising:a control device configured to control a transmission which reduces driving force of an engine by a predetermined speed reduction ratio and transmits the driving force to a drive wheel of the vehicle, a clutch device which connects and disconnects the driving force between the engine and the transmission, a brake device which generates braking force on the drive wheel, and a sensor which detects a state of the transmission,wherein the transmission is configured to switch between a neutral state where gear trains thereof are mechanically disconnected and an in-gear state where the gear trains are mechanically connected, andwhen the sensor detects that the transmission is switching from the neutral state to the in-gear state, the control device causes the brake device to generate braking force on the drive wheel, and then releases the braking force upon completion of the switching to the in-gear state.2. The braking force control apparatus for a saddle ride vehicle claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein the transmission includes a shaft claim 1 , dog clutches which slide on the shaft claim 1 , and ...

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

Autonomous detection of and backing to trailer kingpin

Номер: US20220055430A1
Принадлежит: PACCAR INC

A method of autonomously backing a vehicle (e.g., a tractor unit) to a trailer (e.g., a semi-trailer) comprising a trailer-mounted coupling device (e.g., a kingpin). The method includes determining, by an autonomous backing module of the vehicle, a target corresponding to the trailer-mounted coupling device; determining, by the autonomous backing module, a path to maneuver the vehicle to the target and align a vehicle-mounted coupling device (e.g., a fifth wheel) with the trailer-mounted coupling device, determining, by the autonomous backing module, commands to components of the vehicle to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver along the determined path to the target, and transmitting, by the autonomous backing module, the commands to the components of the vehicle (e.g., a braking control module, a steering control module, and/or a torque request module). Suitably configured vehicles are also described.

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE SENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20220055644A1
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A vehicle sensing system is for being disposed on a vehicle. The vehicle sensing system includes a calculating unit, which includes a turning calculating module and a vehicle dimension dataset. The vehicle dimension dataset includes at least one of a wheelbase, a vehicle width, a front overhang and a rear overhang of the vehicle. The calculating unit is configured to receive a turning dataset of the vehicle. Based on the turning calculating module, the calculating unit is configured to determine an inner front wheel and an inner rear wheel. The calculating unit is configured to further determine a turning alarm zone in accordance with the vehicle dimension dataset and the turning dataset. The turning alarm zone is dependent on at least one of time and the turning dataset. 1. A vehicle sensing system , for being disposed on a vehicle , which is a single integrated vehicle , the vehicle comprising a left front wheel , a right front wheel , a left rear wheel and a right rear wheel , the vehicle sensing system comprising:a calculating unit comprising a turning calculating module and a vehicle dimension dataset, wherein the vehicle dimension dataset comprises at least one of a wheelbase, a vehicle width, a front overhang and a rear overhang of the vehicle, and the calculating unit is configured to receive a turning dataset of the vehicle;wherein based on the turning calculating module, the calculating unit is configured to determine an inner front wheel and an inner rear wheel, the inner front wheel is one of the left front wheel and the right front wheel, the inner rear wheel is one of the left rear wheel and the right rear wheel that is disposed at the same side as the inner front wheel, the calculating unit is configured to further determine a turning alarm zone in accordance with the vehicle dimension dataset and the turning dataset, and the turning alarm zone is dependent on at least one of time and the turning dataset.2. The vehicle sensing system of claim 1 , ...

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Номер: US20220055645A1
Автор: Oba Eiji
Принадлежит: Sony Group Corporation

A method for decelerating a vehicle, a non-transitory computer-readable medium for performing the method, and reception apparatuses. The method includes monitoring a state of a driver of the vehicle, and causing a notification to be output based on the monitored state of the driver. The method further includes determining, by circuitry of an information processing apparatus and when operating in a manual operation mode, whether to cause the vehicle to decelerate after the notification is output. The vehicle is caused by the circuitry to decelerate based on the determination of whether to cause the vehicle to decelerate. 1: A method for decelerating a vehicle , the method comprising:monitoring a state of a driver of the vehicle;causing a notification to be output based on the monitored state of the driver;determining, by circuitry of an information processing apparatus and when operating in a manual operation mode, whether to cause the vehicle to decelerate after the notification is output; andcausing, by the circuitry, the vehicle to decelerate based on the determination of whether to cause the vehicle to decelerate.2: The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of causing the notification includes causing the notification to be presented to a person that is not the driver claim 1 , and the notification indicates the state of the driver.3: The method according to claim 2 , wherein the notification is presented by a light that emits a predetermined color based on the monitored state of the driver.4: The method according to claim 2 , wherein the step of determining includes determining whether a first instruction to stop the vehicle is received from the person that is not the driver after the notification is output; andthe step of causing the vehicle to decelerate includes causing the vehicle to decelerate based on a determination that the first instruction is received after the notification is output.5: The method according to claim 4 , further comprising: ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

DRIVE MODE SWITCHING DEVICE OF FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLE

Номер: US20190039621A1
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

In a four-wheel-drive vehicle having auxiliary drive wheels to which power of a drive power source is transmitted via a transmission member, in which connecting/disconnecting devices are provided between the drive power source and the transmission member and between the transmission member and the auxiliary drive wheels such that one of the connecting/disconnecting devices is a friction engagement clutch while the other is a dog clutch, when switching from two-wheel-drive running mode in which both the clutches are disconnected to four-wheel-drive running mode, an acceleration/deceleration adaptive synchronization portion sets an allowable deceleration based on a vehicle acceleration/deceleration and controls an engagement torque of the friction engagement clutch to make the deceleration of the vehicle equal to the allowable deceleration when the rotation speed of the transmission member is increased. 1. A drive mode switching device of a four-wheel-drive vehicle applied to a four-wheel-drive vehicle having a pair of left and right main drive wheels to which power of a drive power source is transmitted and a pair of left and right auxiliary drive wheels to which a portion of the power of the drive power source is transmitted via a transmission member during four-wheel-drive running mode ,the drive mode switching device having a first connecting/disconnecting device connecting and disconnecting power transmission between the drive power source and the transmission member and a second connecting/disconnecting device connecting and disconnecting power transmission between the transmission member and the auxiliary drive wheels such that one of the first and second connecting/disconnecting devices is a friction engagement clutch capable of adjusting an engagement torque while the other is a dog clutch,the drive mode switching device comprising: a four-wheel switching control portion configured to control the engagement torque of the friction engagement clutch when ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20200039546A1
Принадлежит:

A vehicle control system includes a movement sensor configured to output information indicative of movement of a vehicle system and a controller configured to determine whether the vehicle system has stopped moving based on the information that is output from the movement sensor. The controller is configured to increment a counter based on a length of time that the vehicle system has remained stopped. The controller is configured to control operation of the vehicle system based on the counter that is incremented. 1. A vehicle control system comprising:a movement sensor configured to output information indicative of movement of a vehicle system; anda controller configured to determine whether the vehicle system has stopped moving based on the information that is output from the movement sensor, the controller configured to increment a counter based on a length of time that the vehicle system has remained stopped,wherein the controller is configured to control operation of the vehicle system based on the counter that is incremented.2. The vehicle control system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to direct an operator interface of the vehicle system to generate an alert to an operator of the vehicle system based on the counter exceeding a threshold count.3. The vehicle control system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to change a travel schedule of the vehicle system based on the counter.4. The vehicle control system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to change a travel schedule of another vehicle system based on the counter.5. The vehicle control system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to order one or more of a repair claim 1 , inspection claim 1 , or maintenance of the vehicle system responsive to the counter exceeding a threshold count.6. The vehicle control system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to resume movement of the vehicle system responsive to the counter exceeding a threshold ...

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

Agricultural Prime Mover

Номер: US20210046917A1
Принадлежит: CLAAS Tractor SAS

An agricultural prime mover, such as a tractor, may be used to execute an agricultural work process. The agricultural prime mover includes work assemblies that can be adjusted with machine parameters, and can be coupled to an attachment for processing a field. The agricultural prime mover includes a control and regulation module that optimizes the work assemblies by ascertaining machine parameters for the work assemblies using optimization data with respect to at least one objective. The control and regulation module executes a multi-step optimization strategy, including a first step “at the farm” directed to optimizing a basic configuration of the agricultural prime mover, a second step “at the field” directed to optimizing an attachment-specific configuration of the agricultural prime mover, and a third step “in the field” directed to optimizing the adaptation of the basic configuration and the attachment-specific configuration while processing the field. 1. An agricultural prime mover configured to execute an agricultural work process comprising:one or more work assemblies configured for adjustment with one or more machine parameters;an attachment configured to process a field; and a first step, “at the farm”, in which an objective is improvement of a basic configuration of the agricultural prime mover;', 'a second step, “at the field”, in which an objective is improvement of an attachment-specific configuration of the agricultural prime mover; and', 'a third step, “in the field”, in which an objective is an adaptation of the basic configuration and the attachment-specific configuration while the agricultural prime mover is processing the field., 'a control and regulation module configured to control the one or more work assemblies by ascertaining the one or more machine parameters for the one or more work assemblies using data with respect to at least one objective, wherein the control and regulation module is configured to execute a multi-step strategy with ...

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE

Номер: US20210046931A1
Автор: KUBOTANI Takehiro
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKI

An industrial vehicle including: a direction calculation unit that calculates an instructed travel direction of the vehicle based on an operation position of the direction instruction member; a vehicle speed calculation unit that calculates an actual speed of the vehicle; a switching unit that switches between permission and prohibition of regenerative braking limit; and a control unit that controls traveling of the vehicle. The control unit is configured to be switchable between a regenerative braking limit state where the regenerative braking limit is performed and a regenerative braking limit release state where the regenerative braking limit is released, when the vehicle speed limit mode is activated and the regenerative braking limit is permitted. The control unit has at least one control pattern that switches between the regenerative braking limit state and the regenerative braking limit release state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. 1. An industrial vehicle that has a normal travel mode where the vehicle is controlled to travel at a vehicle speed corresponding to a target speed and a vehicle speed limit mode where a vehicle speed limit value smaller than a maximum vehicle speed value is determined and the vehicle is controlled to travel at a vehicle speed smaller than the vehicle speed limit value , as travel control modes , the vehicle comprising:an accelerator operation member that instructs the vehicle to accelerate according to an operation performed by a driver;a target speed calculation unit that calculates the target speed of the vehicle based on an operation amount of the accelerator operation member;a direction instruction member that instructs the vehicle on a travel direction according to an operation performed by the driver;a direction calculation unit that calculates an instructed travel direction of the vehicle based on an operation position of the direction instruction member;a vehicle speed calculation unit that calculates an ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

Construction Machine

Номер: US20200040552A1
Принадлежит:

A main controller performs automatic stop control to stop an engine in a case where a preset automatic stop condition is satisfied, and includes a power source control processing section controlling power supplied from a capacitor to an electric or electronic facility The power source control processing section estimates a charge amount by which the capacitor is charged by the alternator while an engine is in operation, estimates an electric discharge amount corresponding to power supplied from the capacitor to the electric or electronic facility while the engine is stopped under the automatic stop control, and stops supply of power from the capacitor to the electric or electronic facility when the electric discharge amount is determined to be larger than the charge amount while the engine is stopped under the automatic stop control. This allows reliable suppression of degradation of the capacitor while the engine is under the automatic stop control. 1. A construction machine comprising:an engine;a generator driven by the engine;a capacitor storing power generated by the generator;an electric or electronic facility driven or controlled by power supplied from the capacitor; anda controller performing automatic stop control to stop the engine in a case where a preset automatic stop condition is satisfied, whereinthe controller controlling power supplied from the capacitor to the electric or electronic facility, estimating a charge amount by which the capacitor is charged by the generator while the engine is in operation, estimating an electric discharge amount corresponding to power supplied from the capacitor to the electric or electronic facility while the engine is stopped under the automatic stop control, and stopping supply of power from the capacitor to the electric or electronic facility in a case where the engine is stopped under the automatic stop control and the electric discharge amount is determined to be larger than the charge amount.2. The construction ...

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

STEERING AND TRACTION APPLICATIONS FOR DETERMINING A STEERING CONTROL ATTRIBUTE AND A TRACTION CONTROL ATTRIBUTE

Номер: US20170043765A1
Принадлежит:

Based on a steering control input, a measured value of the steering control attribute and a measured value of the traction control attribute received by a steering application, determining: a first setpoint value of the steering control attribute; a target steering angle of the steered wheel of the vehicle. Based on receiving, by a traction application executing on the vehicle control module of the vehicle: a traction speed control input to control the traction wheel of the vehicle, and the target steering angle, from the steering application, determining, by the traction application: a second setpoint value of the traction control attribute. 1. A method comprising: [ a steering control input to control a steered wheel of a vehicle;', 'a measured value of a steering control attribute related to the steered wheel; and', 'a measured value of a traction control attribute related to a traction wheel of the vehicle;, 'a) receiving, by a steering application executing on a vehicle control module, a first setpoint value of the steering control attribute related to the steered wheel; and', 'a target steering angle of the steered wheel of the vehicle;, 'b) based on the steering control input, the measured value of the steering control attribute and the measured value of the traction control attribute, determining, by the steering application, a traction speed control input to control the traction wheel of the vehicle, and', 'the target steering angle, from the steering application; and, 'c) receiving, by a traction application executing on the vehicle control module of the vehicle, 'a second setpoint value of the traction control attribute.', 'd) based on the traction speed control input and the target steering angle, determining, by the traction application], 'iteratively performing2. The method of claim 1 , comprising:calculating, by the steering application, a wheel angle command based on the steering control input.3. The method of claim 2 , comprising:determining, by the ...

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

Automatically controlling vehicle speed in accordance with a set-speed

Номер: US20170043778A1
Автор: James Kelly
Принадлежит: Jaguar Land Rover Ltd

A method of operating an automatic speed control system of a vehicle in accordance with a set-speed. The method comprises receiving electrical signal(s) representative of a vehicle occupant-initiated brake command to slow the vehicle to a stop, and in response, suspending automatic speed control in accordance with said set-speed and commanding the application of a retarding torque to one or more wheels of the vehicle to bring the vehicle to a stop, while maintaining the speed control system in an active state. The method further comprises receiving electrical signal(s) representative of a vehicle occupant-initiated brake release command, and in response, and while maintaining the speed control system in an active state, automatically commanding the generation of drive torque sufficient to propel the vehicle in an intended direction and automatically controlling the speed of the vehicle in accordance with said set-speed.

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

MODEL BASED DIAGNOSTICS BASED ON TRACTION MODEL

Номер: US20170043786A1
Принадлежит:

A traction application executing on a vehicle control module receives a traction speed control input to control a traction wheel of the vehicle. Based on the traction speed control input, the traction application determines a first setpoint value of a control attribute related to the traction wheel. A first diagnostic supervisor receives a measured value of the control attribute related to the traction wheel, and the first setpoint value from the traction application. The first diagnostic supervisor comprises a first model of a traction system of the vehicle. Based on the first setpoint value and the first model, the first diagnostic supervisor calculates a first virtual value of the control attribute related to the traction wheel. Based on the first virtual value and the measured value of the control attribute, the first diagnostic supervisor determines a first operating condition of the traction system of the vehicle. 1. A method comprising: 'a traction speed control input to control a traction wheel of the vehicle;', 'receiving, by a traction application executing on a vehicle control module of a vehicle 'a first setpoint value of a control attribute related to the traction wheel;', 'based on the traction speed control input, determining, by the traction application a measured value of the control attribute related to the traction wheel, and', 'the first setpoint value, from the traction application;, 'receiving, by a first diagnostic supervisorwherein the first diagnostic supervisor comprises a first model of a traction system of the vehicle;based on the first setpoint value and the first model, calculating, by the first diagnostic supervisor a first virtual value of the control attribute related to the traction wheel; andbased on the first virtual value and the measured value of the control attribute related to the traction wheel, determining, by the first diagnostic supervisor, a first operating condition of the traction system of the vehicle.2. The method of ...

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

DIAGNOSTIC SUPERVISOR TO DETERMINE IF A TRACTION SYSTEM IS IN A FAULT CONDITION

Номер: US20170043787A1
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A steering application executing on a vehicle control module receives a steering control input to control a steered wheel of a vehicle. Based on the steering control input, the steering application determines a traction threshold value associated with a traction control attribute related to a traction wheel of the vehicle. A first diagnostic supervisor executing on the vehicle control module receives a measured value of the traction control attribute and the traction threshold value. When the measured value of the traction control attribute exceeds the traction threshold value, the first diagnostic supervisor repeatedly calculates a respective difference between the traction threshold value and the measured value of the traction control attribute to generate a set comprising a plurality of the respective differences. Based on the plurality of respective differences, the first diagnostic supervisor determines a first operating condition of a traction system of the vehicle. 1. A method comprising: 'a steering control input to control a steered wheel of a vehicle;', 'receiving, by a steering application executing on a vehicle control module 'a traction threshold value associated with a traction control attribute related to a traction wheel of the vehicle;', 'based on the steering control input, determining, by the steering application a measured value of the traction control attribute; and', 'the traction threshold value;, 'receiving by a first diagnostic supervisor executing on the vehicle control module;'}when the measured value of the traction control attribute exceeds the traction threshold value, repeatedly calculating, by the first diagnostic supervisor, a respective difference between the traction threshold value and the measured value of the traction control attribute; to generate a set comprising a plurality of the respective differences; andbased on the plurality of respective differences, determining, by the first diagnostic supervisor, a first operating ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

Powertrain Operation and Regulation

Номер: US20180043894A1
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

One or more powertrains can include a motor-generator disposed therein that is electrically coupled to an energy storage device through an inverter gate. A regulation strategy can monitor operation of the powertrain to regulate the inverter gate to selectively discharge energy from the energy storage device to the motor-generator to assist the powertrain or to charge energy from the motor-generator to the energy storage device for future use. In an aspect, the regulation strategy may maintain a consistent speed of an internal combustion engine associated with the powertrain. In another aspect, the regulation strategy may regulate simultaneous operation of first and second powertrains disposed a parallel relation. 1. A method of regulating operation of a powertrain having an internal combustion engine , a motor-generator , and a powertrain load coupled in series , the method comprising:operating the internal combustion engine at a first engine speed;charging an energy storage device coupled to the motor-generator through an inverter gate disposed between the energy storage device and the motor-generator;registering a change in the powertrain load;determining if the change represents a torque change condition or a speed change condition;operating the inverter gate to maintain the first engine speed under the torque change condition; andoperating the inverter gate to accelerate the internal combustion engine to a second engine speed under the speed change condition.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of operating the inverter gate to maintain the first engine speed comprises:determining if the torque change condition represents a torque increase condition or a torque decrease condition.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising discharging energy from the energy storage device through the inverter gate to the motor-generator to increase torque produced by the powertrain under the torque increase condition.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein increased torque ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING GEAR SHIFTING OF A WORKING MACHINE

Номер: US20180043898A1
Принадлежит: VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AB

A method for controlling gear shifting of a working machine includes determining a representation of a first total tractive force of the working machine for the entire set of drive units; initiating a procedure for redistributing the tractive force while maintaining the first total tractive force, including decreasing, at least partly towards a level suitable for shifting gear, the torque and tractive force of at least the first drive unit down, and increasing, in a compensational manner, the torque and tractive force of at least one of the other drive units not subject to gear shifting; monitoring, during the redistribution procedure, a representation of a second total tractive force of the working machine for the other drive units not subject to gear shifting, and, provided that the second total tractive force exceeds a threshold limit that forms a function of the first total tractive force: decreasing the torque and tractive force of at least the first drive unit down to the level suitable for shifting gear and performing gear shifting for at least the first drive unit. 1. Method for controlling gear shifting of a working machine , wherein the working machine is provided with a set of drive units , each drive unit comprising at least one drive wheel and a drive motor capable of applying a torque to the drive wheel that results in a traction force of the drive wheel , and wherein at least a first drive unit comprises a gearbox providing at least two forward gears for the at least one drive wheel , the method comprising:determining a representation of a first total tractive force of the working machine for the entire set of drive units,initiating a procedure for redistributing the tractive force while maintaining the first total tractive force, comprisingdecreasing, at least partly down towards a level suitable for shifting gear, the torque and tractive force of at least the first drive unit, andincreasing, in a compensational manner, the torque and tractive force ...

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

Vehicle weight distribution determination

Номер: US20210048333A1
Принадлежит: Tusimple Inc

Techniques are described for determining weight distribution of a vehicle. A method of performing autonomous driving operation includes receiving two sets of values from two sets of sensors, where a first set of sensors measure weights or pressures applied on axles of a vehicle, and where a second set of sensors measure pressures in tires of the vehicle. The method performs an error detection and removal operation to remove or filter out any erroneous values from the two sets of values to obtain two sets of filtered values. The method determines one or more values that describe a weight or pressure applied on the axle to obtain the weight distribution of the vehicle based on the first set of filtered values or the second set of filtered values. Based on the obtained weight distribution of the vehicle, the method can determine a driving operation of the vehicle.

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