Motorsteuerungen mit direkter Regelung des Zylinderinnen-[O2]

Es werden einzigartige Motorsteuerungen und sich darauf beziehende Vorrichtungen, Verfahren und Systeme offenbart. Eine Ausführungsform ist ein Verfahren, das ein Zylinderinnen-[O2]-Massenanteilmodell nutzt, um Referenzen für Anteile einer Abgasrückführung (AGR) unter sowohl transienten als auch stationären Betriebsbedingungen zu erzeugen. Weitere Ausführungsformen, Formen, Aufgaben, Merkmale, Vorteile, Aspekte und Nutzen erschließen sich aus der folgenden Beschreibung und den Zeichnungen. Unique motor controllers and related apparatus, methods, and systems are disclosed. One embodiment is a method that uses an in-cylinder [O2] mass fraction model to generate references to EGR fractions under both transient and steady-state operating conditions. Other embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects and benefits will become apparent from the following description and drawings.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HOT-SWAPPING OF POWER SOURCES IN PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

A method of hot-swapping in a portable electronic device having at least two power sources comprising determining one of the at least two power sources requires replacement; confirming that the portable electronic device is being powered by another of the at least two power sources; and transmitting an indication that the power source requiring replacement may be replaced without shutting down the portable electronic device. 1. A method in a portable electronic device having at least two power sources comprising:determining one of the at least two power sources should be replaced;confirming that the portable electronic device is being powered by another of the at least two power sources; andtransmitting an indication that the power source requiring replacement may be replaced without shutting down the portable electronic device.2. The method of wherein one of the power sources is a rechargeable battery and another of the power sources is a fuel cell system.3. The method of further comprising:sensing a power level of the rechargeable battery is below a particular level before determining that one of the at least two power sources requires replacement; andrecharging the rechargeable battery via the fuel cell system before determining that one of the at least two power sources requires replacement.4. The method of wherein determining comprises:sensing that a fuel level within a fuel tank in the fuel tank system is below a particular level.5. The method of wherein confirming comprises:verifying that the portable electronic device is being powered by the rechargeable battery.6. The method of wherein one of the power sources is a battery and another of the power sources is a fuel cell system.7. The method of wherein determining comprises:determining that the battery requires replacement.8. The method of wherein confirming comprises:verifying that the portable electronic device is being powered by the fuel cell system.9. The method of wherein transmitting comprises: ...

DIAGNOSTIC USE OF PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL BATTERY PARAMETERS AND STORING RELATIVE CONDITION DATA

In at least one embodiment, a power management module measures an electromagnetic radiation spectrum or a voltage response of a battery module. The measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum or voltage response of the battery is compared to a plurality of reference electromagnetic radiation spectrums or voltage responses, respectively, which may be determined for authentic batteries, for example. A relative condition of the battery, such as an age or state of health, may be estimated based on the measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum or voltage response of the battery module, and stored in a memory store. The rate of change of the relative condition of the battery over a period of time may be determined to identify potential defects in the battery. 1. An electronic device comprising:an interface for receiving a battery comprising a battery module for supplying power to the electronic device; and measure an electromagnetic radiation spectrum of the battery due to current flow in the battery module;', 'compare the measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum of the battery to at least one of a plurality of reference electromagnetic radiation spectrums, each of the reference electromagnetic radiation spectrums corresponding with a different relative condition;', 'determine a relative condition of the battery by comparing the measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum with one of the plurality of reference electromagnetic radiation spectrums; and', 'store, in a memory store, data identifying the relative condition of the battery., 'a power management module coupled to the battery and configured to2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising the battery.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a mobile communication device.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein each of the reference electromagnetic radiation spectrums comprises an electromagnetic radiation spectrum of an authentic battery.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the power management module ...

DIAGNOSTIC USE OF A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL BATTERY PARAMETERS

In at least one embodiment, a power management module measures different observable quantities of a battery, such as terminal voltage or current, and measures a voltage response of the battery based upon the measurements. The measured voltage response of the battery is compared to a plurality of reference voltage responses, which may be determined for authentic batteries, for example. If the measured voltage response corresponds to each of the reference voltage responses, the battery is authenticated for use with an electronic device. If necessary, additional voltage responses may be measured and compared against corresponding reference voltage responses until the battery is authenticated by a sufficient number of corresponding responses. A relative condition of the battery, such as an age or state of health, may also be estimated based on the measured voltage response of the battery. 1. An electronic device comprising:an interface for receiving a battery comprising a battery module for supplying power to the electronic device; and measure a voltage response of the battery due to current flow in the battery module;', 'compare the measured voltage response of the battery to each of a plurality of reference voltage responses; and', 'if the measured voltage response corresponds to each of the plurality of reference voltage responses, authenticate the battery for use with the electronic device., 'a power management module coupled to the battery and configured to2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising the battery.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a mobile communication device.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of reference voltage responses comprises a reference voltage response of an authentic battery.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein each of the reference voltage responses corresponding to a different relative condition of the authentic battery claim 4 , and wherein the power management module is further configured to ...

DIAGNOSTIC USE OF PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL BATTERY PARAMETERS

Diagnostic use of physical and electrical battery parameters is made to enhance battery authentication and security. A power management module measures an electromagnetic radiation spectrum of a battery module based on signal strengths of the electromagnetic radiation detected at one or more antennas. The measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum of the battery is compared to a reference electromagnetic radiation spectrum, which may be specified for authentic batteries, for example. If the measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum corresponds to the reference electromagnetic radiation spectrum, the battery is authenticated for use with the mobile communication device. A relative condition of the battery, such as an age or state of health, may also be estimated based on the measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum of the battery module. 1. An electronic device comprising:an interface for receiving a battery comprising a battery module for supplying power to the electronic device; anda power management module coupled to the battery and configured to:measure an electromagnetic radiation spectrum of the battery due to current flow in the battery module;compare the measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum of the battery to a reference electromagnetic radiation spectrum; andif the measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum corresponds to the reference electromagnetic radiation spectrum, authenticate the battery for use with the electronic device.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising the battery.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a mobile communication device.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the reference electromagnetic radiation spectrum comprises an electromagnetic radiation spectrum of an authentic battery.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the power management module is further configured to:compare the measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum of the battery to at least one of a plurality of reference electromagnetic ...

USE OF A THERMAL ELECTRIC GENERATOR IN A PORTABLE DEVICE

The disclosure is directed at the use of an energy generator system, containing a thermal electric generator (TEG), within a portable device, such as a mobile communication device, to recover waste heat within the device. This waste heat may then be recovered in the form of electricity that can then be use for various applications such as for powering the portable device or recharging a power source. 1. An energy generator system for a portable device including a component door , the component door including a flat portion and a housing portion , the energy generator system comprising:a thermal electric generator (TEG) integrated within the component door;an electronic component for directing current flow within the TEG;a set of sensors integrated with the TEG for determining temperatures within the TEG; anda processor for controlling the electronic component based on the determined temperatures.2. The energy generator system of wherein the TEG is located on a surface of the flat portion.3. The energy generator system of wherein the TEG is located on a surface of the flat portion within the housing portion.4. The energy generator system of wherein the TEG is located within the housing portion.5. The energy generator system of wherein the TEG is U-shaped.6. The energy generator system of wherein the TEG comprises:a first layer of metallic material;a second layer of metallic material; anda connector system connecting the first layer to the second layer;wherein the connector system directs current from one of the layers to the other layer.7. The energy generator system of wherein the electronic component is a switch.8. The energy generator system of wherein the electronic component is a diode.9. The energy generator system of further comprising:a power harvester for collecting energy generated by the TEG.10. The energy generator system of further comprising:a power condition component connected between the power harvester and the processor.11. The energy generator ...

CHARGING SYSTEM FOR A RECHARGEABLE POWER SOURCE

There is provided a power source system which includes a self-charging system. In one embodiment, the power source system is used to power portable devices and may include a power source such as a set of rechargeable batteries or a battery pack. The power source system comprises a self-charging system which includes an energy harvester operatively connected to a vibrational energy source such as a plurality of piezoelectric elements (piezos). The piezos preferably include a plurality of cantilevers which are composed of a piezoelectric material which may be the same or may be different from the substrate material of the piezos. 1. A power source system for a portable device comprising: an energy harvester, and', 'a set of vibrational energy sources connected to the energy harvester; and, 'a charging system includinga power source operatively connected with the charging system.2. The power source system as claimed in wherein the vibrational energy sources are piezoelectric elements.3. The power source system as claimed in wherein the set of piezoelectric elements comprise at least three piezoelectric elements wherein:at least one piezoelectric element has its bending plane facing a first direction;at least one piezoelectric element has its bending plane facing a second direction; andat least one piezoelectric element has its bending plane facing a third direction;the first, second and third directions being orthogonal to each other.4. The power source system as claimed in wherein the vibrational energy sources including at least one cantilever.5. The power source system as claimed in wherein the at least one cantilever comprises piezoelectric material.6. The power source system as claimed in wherein the at least one cantilever comprises substrate and piezoelectric material.7. The power source system as claimed in wherein the power source is a hybrid battery.8. The power source system as claimed in wherein the charging system further comprises a power converter.9. The ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING FUEL CELL OPERATING CONDITIONS

The disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for controlling fuel cell operating conditions. The apparatus includes a set of sensors for monitoring the fuel cell operating conditions and a processing unit, in communication with the set of sensors for determining when the fuel cell operating conditions are outside of an acceptable range. When it is determined that the fuel cell operating conditions are outside of the acceptable range, an electrolyser is activated to electrolyse waste liquid water or water vapour to assist in controlling the fuel cell operating conditions. 1. A portable device comprising:an electrolyser;a central processing unit (CPU); anda sensor for obtaining a measurement and transmitting the measurement to the CPU;wherein when the CPU determines that the measurement is outside an acceptable range, the CPU activates the electrolyser.2. The portable device of further comprising:a fuel cell; anda fuel tank for supplying fuel to the fuel cell.3. The portable device of wherein the measurements are associated with a relative humidity measurement.4. The portable device of wherein the relative humidity measurement is higher than the acceptable range.5. The portable device of wherein activation of the electrolyser produces hydrogen and oxygen.6. The portable device of wherein the measurements are associated with a temperature.7. The portable device of wherein the temperature measurement is lower than the acceptable range.8. The portable device of wherein initiation of the electrolyser produces heat to increase the temperature.9. The portable device of wherein the measurements are associated with a rate of change of water level within the electrolyser.10. A method of controlling fuel cell operating conditions within a portable device comprising:retrieving measurements from sensors;comparing the measurements with values from an acceptable range; andtransmitting a current to an electrolyser when said measurements are not within the acceptable range.11 ...

System and method for wirelessly charging a rechargeable battery

A wireless charging system having a battery with at least one cell, a receiving coil wrapped around the at least one cell and a charger having a transmitting field designed to couple with the receiving coil of the battery. A battery is further described having at least one cell and having a receiving coil wrapped around at least one cell.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING FUEL CELL EFFICIENCY

The disclosure is directed at a method and system for improving the efficiency of fuel cells by removing impediments within the fuel cell channel. The system includes at least one sensor and a processor for determining when a gas, such as carbon dioxide, concentration level has surpassed a maximum threshold. The processor then activates an impediment removing element to remove or release gas bubbles within the fuel cell channel which are blocking reaction sites or fuel flow. 1. A method of improving fuel cell efficiency by removing impediments within a fuel cell channel comprising:monitoring a gas concentration level within a fuel cell channel;determining when the gas concentration level has surpassed a threshold level; andactivating an impediment removing element.2. The method of wherein activating the impediment removing element comprises:transmitting a signal to an actuator to activate the impediment removing element.3. The method of wherein activating the impediment removing element comprises:transmitting a signal directly to the impediment removing element.4. The method of wherein activating the impediment removing element comprises:activating a piezolelectric element to vibrate the fuel cell channel.5. The method of wherein activating the impediment removing element comprises:activating a temperature control element.6. The method of wherein activating the temperature control element comprises:heating a portion of the fuel cell channel.7. The method of wherein activating the temperature control element comprises:cooling a portion of the fuel cell channel.8. The method of wherein activating the impediment removing element comprises:activating a flow control element.9. The method of wherein activating the flow control element comprises:creating an airflow around the fuel cell channel.10. The method of wherein activating the flow control element comprises:maintaining a constant fluid flow within the fuel cell channel.11. The method of wherein activating the flow ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROGRAMMING RECHARGEABLE BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS

A method and system for programming rechargeable battery characteristics is provided. The system having: a memory component for storing user profiles; a power management integrated circuit; and a processor for retrieving the user profiles and directing power from the battery to the power management integrated circuit in accordance with the user profiles. The method consists of: determining the type of battery; retrieving user profiles stored in a memory component; and adjusting the battery characteristics according to the user profiles. 1. A system for programming characteristics for a rechargeable battery comprising:a data storage component for storing at least one profile record; anda processor for retrieving the at least one profile record and recharging the rechargeable battery based on the at least one profile record.2. The system of wherein the storage component is located within the rechargeable battery.3. The system of wherein the at least one profile record includes a desired milliamp hour rating of the rechargeable battery.4. The system of wherein the at least one user profile includes a maximum charge and minimum discharge range of the rechargeable battery for a desired voltage level.5. The system of wherein the system further comprises circuitry configured to amend the maximum charge and minimum discharge range.6. The system of wherein the at least one profile record is pre-programmed on the rechargeable battery.7. The system of wherein the at least one profile record is updated by monitoring a user's activities.8. A method of programming characteristics of a rechargeable battery comprising:determining the type of battery;retrieving at least one profile record stored in a storage component; andadjusting battery characteristics according to the at least one profile record.9. The method of wherein determining the type of battery comprises:determining cell chemistry and architecture of the rechargeable battery.10. The method of wherein determining the type ...

Method of reducing tabbing volume required for external connections

Various embodiments are described herein for an electrode assembly for a stacked-cell battery. The electrode assembly comprises a first active material layer; a first current collector layer adjacent to and in electrical contact with an outer surface of the first active material layer; a tab element having an end lead portion and a second lead portion, the end lead portion being in electrical contact with at least one of the first active material layer and the first current collector layer, and the second lead portion extending away from the end lead portion and being substantially adjacent to a surface of at least one of the first active material layer and the first current collector layer and is adapted to provide an electrical connection to the electrode assembly; and an insulative layer covering an inner contact area of the second lead portion to electrically insulate this portion of the tab element.

Recessed tab for higher energy density and thinner batteries

Various embodiments are described herein for an electrode assembly for a battery and a method of making the electrode assembly. The electrode assembly comprises an active material layer having a recess formed therein at an outer surface of the active material layer, the recess extending from a side facet of the active material layer toward an interior portion of the active material layer; a current collector layer supported on and in electrical contact with the outer surface of the active material layer; and a tab element supported partially within the recess and in electrical contact with at least one of the active material layer and the current collector layer, the tab element being adapted to provide an electrical connection for the electrode assembly.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A CHARGE RATE FOR A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A system and method for determining a charge rate for a battery and a method for charging the battery. The system having a memory component for storing user attributes relating to use patterns based on time of day; and a processor for determining the charge rate in accordance with the user attributes. The method for determining the charge rate consist of receiving indication that the battery is to be charged; and determining the charge rate based on user attributes relating to use patterns based on time of day. The method for charging the battery further includes charging the charge rate to the battery. 1. A system for determining a charge rate for recharging a rechargeable battery comprising:a memory component for storing user attributes relating to use patterns based on time of day; anda processor for determining the charge rate in accordance with the user attributes.2. The system of further comprising an antenna configured to retrieve the time of day through a wireless network.3. The system of wherein the user attributes are determined by monitoring user activity.4. The system of wherein the user attributes are entered manually by a user.5. A method for determining a charge rate for recharging a rechargeable battery comprising:receiving indication that the battery is to be charged; anddetermining the charge rate based on user attributes relating to use patterns based on time of day.6. The method of further comprising before determining the charge rate claim 5 , retrieving user attributes from a memory component.7. The method of wherein user attributes are determined by monitoring user activity.8. The method of wherein user attributes are determined from user input.9. The method of wherein calculating the charge rate comprises:retrieving time of day;obtaining use patterns for the time of day; anddetermining the charge rate based on time of day and use patterns for the time of day.10. The method of wherein if the use pattern is deemed a high use period claim 9 , ...

INSERTION BLOCK FOR THE FORMATION OF A HOOK FIELD ON AN INJECTION-MOULDED OBJECT, AND A MOULDED OBJECT COMPRISING A HOOK FIELD OF THIS TYPE

Object moulded in thermoplastic material in any shape having an outer surface from which protrudes at least one hook in one piece with the moulded object, in particular a hook field, the moulded object and the hook(s) having been formed by injection moulding, each hook comprising a base part and a head or hooking part protruding from the base part and being delimited by first and second lateral surfaces each extending on the outer surface of the moulded object, being separated from each other by an intermediate surface forming the edge of the hook, the curve sections, defined by the intersections of at least one of the first and/or second lateral surfaces with planes which are in parallel with the base plane from which the hook protrudes and which are at given distances h from this base plane, have a curvature which varies as a function of the distance h, the curvature of the curve section for h=0 (the base plane and said parallel plane merging) being greater than the curvature of at least one curve section for a distance h substantially corresponding to a level of the head of the hook. 1. Insertion block intended to be disposed in a mould for forming an object to be moulded to form at least one hook in one piece with the moulded object , preferably a hook field , comprising at least one first plate , having on its upper edge at least one cut-out having a shape complementary to a hook and issuing out of the two opposite lateral surfaces of the plate and of its upper edge , and at least two second plates sandwiching the at least one first plate therebetween , to form a cavity having said shape complementary to a hook , delimited by lateral walls formed by the two second plates and issuing out of the upper edge of the first plate via an opening , the plates being clamped together , characterized in that the plates are fixed to each other by a “diffusion bonding” process , and in that there is formed in at least one of the plates at least one auxiliary recess which is ...

APPARATUS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH VIBRATORS AND FUEL CELLS

The disclosure is directed to efficiently harnessing the mechanical energy of actuators used for producing vibration alerts in portable electronic devices to control the flow of fuel and mix the fuel in devices with fuel cells. Example embodiments control the flow of fuel into a reaction area and/or mix fuel in a fuel storage area of a fuel cell assembly. Such fuel flow control and mixing may be performed passively whenever a vibration alert occurs, or may be performed actively in response to monitoring the status of the fuel cell assembly. 1. A portable electronic device comprising:a fuel cell assembly;an actuator for inducing vibration in the portable electronic device, the actuator comprising a fixed portion and a moveable portion; anda linkage extending between the actuator and the fuel cell assembly having a first end connected to the moveable portion of the actuator and a second end coupled to a portion of the fuel cell assembly to transfer motion of the actuator to the portion of the fuel cell assembly.2. The portable electronic device of wherein the fuel cell assembly comprises a reaction area and a conduit for controlling fuel flow to the reaction area claim 1 , and wherein the second end of the linkage is movable to open and close the conduit.3. The portable electronic device of wherein the conduit comprises an inlet conduit for introducing fuel into the reaction area.4. The portable electronic device of wherein the moveable portion of the actuator comprises a rotatable element claim 3 , and wherein the first end of the linkage is pivotally connected to the rotatable element.5. The portable electronic device of wherein the linkage comprises a plunger pivotally connected to the rotatable element and a fuel gate moveable to open and close the conduit pivotally connected to the plunger.6. The portable electronic device of wherein the fuel gate comprises one or more apertures claim 5 , the one or more apertures positioned within conduit when the fuel gate is ...

DIAGNOSTIC USE OF PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL BATTERY PARAMETERS AND STORING RELATIVE CONDITION DATA

In at least one embodiment, a power management module measures an electromagnetic radiation spectrum or a voltage response of a battery module. The measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum or voltage response of the battery is compared to a plurality of reference electromagnetic radiation spectrums or voltage responses, respectively, which may be determined for authentic batteries, for example. A relative condition of the battery, such as an age or state of health, may be estimated based on the measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum or voltage response of the battery module, and stored in a memory store. The rate of change of the relative condition of the battery over a period of time may be determined to identify potential defects in the battery. 1. An electronic device comprising:an interface for receiving a battery comprising a battery module for supplying power to the electronic device; and measure an electromagnetic radiation spectrum of the battery due to current flow in the battery module;', 'compare the measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum of the battery to at least one of a plurality of reference electromagnetic radiation spectrums, each of the reference electromagnetic radiation spectrums corresponding with a different relative condition;', 'determine a relative condition of the battery by comparing the measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum with one of the plurality of reference electromagnetic radiation spectrums;', 'store, in a memory store, data identifying the relative condition of the battery;', 'repeat measuring the electromagnetic radiation spectrum, comparing the electromagnetic radiation spectrum, determining the relative condition of the battery, and storing the relative condition for a plurality of instances such that a plurality of relative conditions of the battery are determined over a period of time;', 'compare the plurality of relative conditions of the battery stored in the memory store;', 'determine a rate of change ...

FASTENER

A fastening element is provided. The fastening element includes a gripping portion having a first face and a second face the first face of the gripping portion comprising a plurality of gripping elements, and an anchoring portion offset from the second face and extending parallel thereto so as to form a flange portion, wherein the flange portion comprises at least one chamfer located at a terminal section of the flange portion. 1. A fastening element , comprising:a gripping portion having a first face and a second face the first face of the gripping portion comprising a plurality of gripping elements; andan anchoring portion offset from the second face and extending parallel thereto so as to form a flange portion, wherein the flange portion comprises at least one chamfer located at a terminal section of the flange portion.2. The fastening element of claim 1 , wherein the at least one chamfer extends in a direction parallel to the second face.3. The fastening element of claim 2 , wherein the at least one chamfer forms an angle with a plane perpendicular to the second face ranging between 1 and 60 degrees.4. The fastening element of claim 1 , wherein the flange portion comprises at least two chamfers at the terminal section.5. The fastening element of claim 4 , wherein one of the at least two chamfers extends in a plane forming an acute angle to the second face.6. The fastening element of claim 5 , wherein the acute angle ranges between 10 and 30 degrees.7. The fastening element according to claim 1 , comprising a supporting portion between the gripping portion and the anchoring portion claim 1 , wherein the supporting-portion width is between 5 and 95 percent of the gripping portion width.8. The fastening element according to claim 1 , wherein at least two other sides of the gripping portion and the anchoring portion are void of any flange.9. The fastening element according to wherein a thickness of the fastening element claim 1 , defined as the distance from a plane ...

Engine controls including direct targeting of in-cylinder

Unique engine controls and apparatuses, methods and systems relating to the same are disclosed. One embodiment is method which utilizes an in-cylinder [O2] mass fraction model to generate exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) fraction references for both transient and steady state operating conditions. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the following description and drawings.

FASTENER

A fastening element is provided having a gripping portion, a plurality of gripping elements extending from the gripping portion, a supporting portion being defined by at least one supporting-portion wall extending from the gripping portion in a direction opposite that of the gripping elements, the supporting portion having a supporting-portion width smaller than a gripping-portion width of the gripping portion, such that a top flange is formed by the gripping portion relative to the supporting portion on at least one side of the fastening element, and an anchoring portion extending from a distal end of at least one supporting-portion wall and parallel to the gripping portion so as to form a bottom flange relative to the supporting portion on the at least one side corresponding to the top flange. 1. A fastening element , comprising:a gripping portion;a plurality of gripping elements extending from the gripping portion;a supporting portion being defined by at least one supporting-portion wall extending from the gripping portion in a direction opposite that of the gripping elements, the supporting portion having a supporting-portion width smaller than a gripping-portion width of the gripping portion, such that a top flange is formed by the gripping portion relative to the supporting portion on at least one side of the fastening element; andan anchoring portion extending from a distal end of at least one supporting-portion wall and parallel to the gripping portion so as to form a bottom flange relative to the supporting portion on the at least one side corresponding to the top flange.2. The fastening element according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening element claim 1 , the plurality of gripping elements claim 1 , the supporting portion claim 1 , and the anchoring portion are together formed unitarily.3. The fastening element according to claim 1 , wherein the supporting portion is defined by at least two supporting-portion walls.4. The fastening element according to ...

EXERCISE APPARATUS FOR STRENGTHENING THE HIPS AND ASSOCIATED MUSCULATURE

An exercise apparatus for strengthening the hips that includes a belt adapted for being tightly secured around the hip area of a user and a resistance band attached to the belt at a position wherein the resistance band resides proximate the hips. An anchor is provided for attaching a distal end of the resistance band to a support generally at a level with the hips whereby rotating the hips applies resistance to the hips providing strengthening resistance to the hips. A method of using the apparatus is disclosed. 116-. (canceled)17. A method of strengthening the hips of a user , comprising the steps of providing:a. a belt adapted for being tightly secured around a broadest area of the hips hip area and below a waist of a user;b. a resistance band having a first predetermined level of resistance and adapted to be attached to the belt at a position wherein the resistance band resides proximate at the broadest area of the hip area hips and below the waist of the user;c. an anchor for attaching a distal end of the resistance band to a support generally at a level with the broadest area of the hips and below the waist of the user;d. securing the belt around a user's hips at a level with the broadest area of the hips and below the waist of the user;e. securing the anchor to the support;f. moving the belt to a position placing the resistance band under tension, and;g. rotating the hips repeatedly over a period of time and at intervals sufficient to achieve a strengthening training effect.18. The method of strengthening the hips of a user according to claim 17 , and including the steps of:a. when the hips have reached a level of greater strength, removing the resistance band from attachment with the belt;b. attaching a resistance band having a second, greater, level of resistance to the belt, andc. rotating the hips repeatedly over a period of time and at intervals sufficient to achieve a strengthening training effect using the resistance band having the second, greater, ...

FASTENER

A fastening element () is provided having a gripping portion (), a plurality of gripping elements (′) extending from the gripping portion (), a supporting portion () being defined by at least one supporting-portion wall extending from the gripping portion () in a direction opposite that of the gripping elements (′), the supporting portion () having a supporting-portion width smaller than a gripping-portion width of the gripping portion (), such that a top flange is formed by the gripping portion () relative to the supporting portion () on at least one side of the fastening element (), and an anchoring portion () extending from a distal end of at least one supporting-portion wall and parallel to the gripping portion () so as to form a bottom flange relative to the supporting portion () on the at least one side corresponding to the top flange. 118-. (canceled)19. A fastening element , comprising:a gripping portion having a gripping face and a back face, the gripping face comprising at least one row of gripping elements;an anchoring portion located opposite the back face and configured to anchor the fastening element to a retainer, the anchoring portion comprising a flange parallel to the back face and configured to be removably inserted at a portion of the retainer, whereinthe flange presents a flange surface area (FSA) as measured on a lower face of the flange that is between 10 and 90 percent of a gripping face surface area (GFSA) as measured on the gripping face.20. The fastening element according to claim 19 , comprising a support connecting the back face with the flange.21. The fastening element according to claim 19 , wherein the flange comprises twice the number of sides comprised by the gripping portion.22. The fastening element according to claim 19 , wherein at least two edges of the flange are co-planar with at least two edges of the gripping portion.23. The fastening element according to claim 19 , wherein the flange is in the shape of a polygon selected ...

Method and apparatus to regulate a digital security system that controls access to a resource

A method and system to regulate a digital security system that controls access to a resource is disclosed. The system controls access to the resource according to a multi-level security protocol including a high-security-level access protocol and a low-security-level access protocol. The regulation method and system are configured to collect data from a set of user-data sources with which the user interacts during his daily life and, based on the collected data, to compute security parameters characterizing user activity. The computed security parameters are compared to a digital profile that models the characteristic behavior of this user. When the comparison indicates that the observed user activity is inconsistent with the digital behavior profile, the digital security system is regulated to set (or maintain) it in an operating state such that, when the user requests access to the resource in the future, the system will automatically implement the high-security-level access protocol.

FLUID HANDLING APPARATUS

A fluid handling apparatus having a two-sided channel plate with channel ports extending from one side to the other. Fluid channels on both sides of the channel plate connected to the channel ports direct fluid through the channel plate in a desired fluid path, and the first face and the second face of the channel plate are sealed to fluidly encase the fluid channels. 1. A fluid handling apparatus comprising: a plurality of channel ports extending from the first face to the second face for directing fluid between the first face and the second face of the channel plate;', 'a plurality of fluid channels, the fluid channels on the first face and the second face of the channel plate, each fluid channel fluidly connected to at least one channel port;', 'a sample port for receiving fluid to be handled, the sample port fluidly connected to at least one of the plurality of fluid channels; and', 'an exit port for extracting fluid from the fluid handling apparatus,', 'wherein the first face and the second face of the channel plate are sealed to fluidly encase the fluid channels., 'a channel plate having a first face and a second face, the channel plate comprising2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first face and the second face of the channel plate are sealed with a sealing film.3. The apparatus of or claim 1 , wherein the channel plate has a top side and a bottom side claim 1 , and wherein the channel plate comprises fluid channels on both the top side and the bottom side.4. The apparatus of any one of - claim 1 , further comprising a hydrophobic vent in at least one of the plurality of fluid channels.5. The apparatus of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the plurality of channel ports are arranged annularly around an axis.6. The apparatus of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the channel plate is fluidly connected to a waste reservoir.7. The apparatus of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the channel plate further comprises a wash aperture.8. The apparatus of any one of - claim 1 ...

Method of reducing tabbing volume required for external connections

Various embodiments are described herein for an electrode assembly for a stacked-cell battery. The electrode assembly comprises a first active material layer; a first current collector layer adjacent to and in electrical contact with an outer surface of the first active material layer; a tab element having an end lead portion and a second lead portion, the end lead portion being in electrical contact with at least one of the first active material layer and the first current collector layer, and the second lead portion extending away from the end lead portion and being substantially adjacent to a surface of at least one of the first active material layer and the first current collector layer and is adapted to provide an electrical connection to the electrode assembly; and an insulative layer covering an inner contact area of the second lead portion to electrically insulate this portion of the tab element.

Recessed tab for higher energy density and thinner batteries

Various embodiments are described herein for an electrode assembly for a battery and a method of making the electrode assembly. The electrode assembly comprises an active material layer having a recess formed therein at an outer surface of the active material layer, the recess extending from a side facet of the active material layer toward an interior portion of the active material layer; a current collector layer supported on and in electrical contact with the outer surface of the active material layer; and a tab element supported partially within the recess and in electrical contact with at least one of the active material layer and the current collector layer, the tab element being adapted to provide an electrical connection for the electrode assembly.

Fastener

A fastening element (1) is provided having a gripping portion (5), a plurality of gripping elements (20, 20′) extending from the gripping portion (5), a supporting portion (10) being defined by at least one supporting-portion wall extending from the gripping portion (5) in a direction opposite that of the gripping elements (20, 20′), the supporting portion (10) having a supporting-portion width smaller than a gripping-portion width of the gripping portion (5), such that a top flange is formed by the gripping portion (5) relative to the supporting portion (10) on at least one side of the fastening element (1), and an anchoring portion (15) extending from a distal end of at least one supporting-portion wall and parallel to the gripping portion (5) so as to form a bottom flange relative to the supporting portion (10) on the at least one side corresponding to the top flange.

Fastener

A fastening element is provided having a gripping portion, a plurality of gripping elements extending from the gripping portion, a supporting portion being defined by at least one supporting-portion wall extending from the gripping portion in a direction opposite that of the gripping elements, the supporting portion having a supporting-portion width smaller than a gripping-portion width of the gripping portion, such that a top flange is formed by the gripping portion relative to the supporting portion on at least one side of the fastening element, and an anchoring portion extending from a distal end of at least one supporting-portion wall and parallel to the gripping portion so as to form a bottom flange relative to the supporting portion on the at least one side corresponding to the top flange.

Method and system for determining a charge rate for a rechargeable battery

A system and method for determining a charge rate for a battery and a method for charging the battery. The system having a memory component for storing user attributes relating to use patterns based on time of day; and a processor for determining the charge rate in accordance with the user attributes. The method for determining the charge rate consist of receiving indication that the battery is to be charged; and determining the charge rate based on user attributes relating to use patterns based on time of day. The method for charging the battery further includes charging the charge rate to the battery.

INSERTION BLOCK FOR THE FORMATION OF A FIELD OF HOOKS ON AN INJECTION MOLDED OBJECT AND A MOLDED OBJECT HAVING A HOOK FIELD OF THIS TYPE

Insertion block for forming a field of hooks on an injection-molded object and a molded object with a field of hooks of this kind

Objet moulé en matière thermoplastique de forme quelconque ayant une surface extérieure de laquelle fait saillie au moins un crochet d'une pièce avec l'objet moulé, notamment un champs de crochets, l'objet moulé et le ou. les crochets ayant été formés par moulage par injection,chaque crochet comportant une partie de base et une partie de tête ou d'accrochage faisant saillie de la partie de base, et étant délimité par des première et deuxième surfaces latérales s'étendant chacune sur la surface extérieure de l'objet moulé en étant séparées l'une de l'autre par une surface intermédiaire formant le chant du crochet, les tronçons de courbe, définis par les intersections d'au moins une des première et/ou deuxième surfaces latérales avec les plans qui sont parallèles au plan de base dont est issu le crochet et qui sont à des distances h données de ce plan de base, ayant une courbure qui varie en fonction de la distance h, la courbure du tronçon de courbe pour h=0 (le plan de base et ledit plan parallèle étant confondu) étant supérieure à la courbure d'au moins un tronçon de courbe pour une distance h correspondant sensiblement à un niveau de la tête du crochet.

Diagnostic use of physical and electrical battery parameters

Diagnostic use of physical and electrical battery parameters is made to enhance battery authentication and security. A power management module measures an electromagnetic radiation spectrum of a battery module based on signal strengths of the electromagnetic radiation detected at one or more antennas. The measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum of the battery is compared to a reference electromagnetic radiation spectrum, which may be specified for authentic batteries, for example. If the measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum corresponds to the reference electromagnetic radiation spectrum, the battery is authenticated for use with the mobile communication device. A relative condition of the battery, such as an age or state of health, may also be estimated based on the measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum of the battery module.

MULTI-ORIENTATION FIXING ELEMENT

Method and system for determining a charge rate for a rechargeable battery

A system and method for determining a charge rate for a battery and a method for charging the battery. The system having a memory component for storing user attributes relating to use patterns based on time of day; and a processor for determining the charge rate in accordance with the user attributes. The method for determining the charge rate consist of receiving indication that the battery is to be charged; and determining the charge rate based on user attributes relating to use patterns based on time of day. The method for charging the battery further includes charging the charge rate to the battery.

Fastener

A fastening element (1) is provided having a gripping portion (5), a plurality of gripping elements (20, 20') extending from the gripping portion (5), a supporting portion (10) being defined by at least one supporting-portion wall extending from the gripping portion (5) in a direction opposite that of the gripping elements (20, 20'), the supporting portion (10) having a supporting-portion width smaller than a gripping-portion width of the gripping portion (5), such that a top flange is formed by the gripping portion (5) relative to the supporting portion (10) on at least one side of the fastening element (1), and an anchoring portion (15) extending from a distal end of at least one supporting-portion wall and parallel to the gripping portion (5) so as to form a bottom flange relative to the supporting portion (10) on the at least one side corresponding to the top flange.

CLAMPING ELEMENT

Insertion block for the formation of a hook field on an injection-moulded object, and a moulded object comprising a hook field of this type

Object molded in thermoplastic material in any shape having an outer surface from which protrudes at least one hook in one piece with the molded object, in particular a hook field, the molded object and the hook(s) having been formed by injection molding, each hook comprising a base part and a head or hooking part protruding from the base part and being delimited by first and second lateral surfaces each extending on the outer surface of the molded object, being separated from each other by an intermediate surface forming the edge of the hook, the curve sections, defined by the intersections of at least one of the first and/or second lateral surfaces with planes which are in parallel with the base plane from which the hook protrudes and which are at given distances h from this base plane, have a curvature which varies as a function of the distance h, the curvature of the curve section for h=0 (the base plane and said parallel plane merging) being greater than the curvature of at least one curve section for a distance h substantially corresponding to a level of the head of the hook.

Fastener.

Se provee un elemento de sujeción, que tiene una porción de agarre, una pluralidad de elementos de sujeción que se extienden desde la porción de agarre, una porción de soporte definida por al menos una pared de la porción de soporte que se extiende desde la porción de agarre en una dirección opuesta a los elementos de agarre, la porción de soporte tiene una anchura de porción soporte ms pequeña que el ancho de una porción de agarre de la porción de agarre, tal que se forma una brida superior por la porción de agarre en relación a la porción de soporte en al menos un lado del elemento de sujeción, y una porción de anclaje que se extiende desde un extremo distal de al menos una pared de la porción de soporte y paralela a la porción de agarre con el fin de formar una brida inferior con respecto a la porción de soporte en el al menos un lado correspondiente a la brida superior.

Method of reducing tabbing volume required for the external connections of an electrode assembly

Various embodiments are described herein for an electrode assembly for a stacked-cell battery. The electrode assembly comprises a first active material layer; a first current collector layer adjacent to and in electrical contact with an outer surface of the first active material layer; a tab element having an end lead portion and a second lead portion, the end lead portion being in electrical contact with at least one of the first active material layer and the first current collector layer, and the second lead portion extending away from the end lead portion and being substantially adjacent to a surface of at least one of the first active material layer and the first current collector layer and is adapted to provide an electrical connection to the electrode assembly; and an insulative layer covering an inner contact area of the second lead portion to electrically insulate this portion of the tab element.

Mobile electronic device having fuel cell with fuel tank surrounding a battery

According to one aspect, a mobile electronic device having a fuel cell configured to receive fuel and generate therefrom electrical power for the mobile electronic device, a fuel tank adapted to store fuel and provide fuel to the fuel cell, and an energy storage device configured to provide power to the mobile device. The fuel tank is sized and shaped to at least partially surround the energy storage device. The fuel tank and the energy storage device may be in thermal contact

Fastener.

Se proporciona un sujetador (1) que tiene una porción de agarre (5), una pluralidad de elementos de agarre (20, 20') que se extienden desde la porción de agarre (5), una porción de soporte (10) que se define por al menos una pared de porción de soporte que se extiende desde la porción de agarre (5) en una dirección opuesta a aquella de los elementos da agarre (20, 20'), la porción de soporte (10) tiene una anchura de porción de soporte menor que una anchura de porción de agarre de la porción de agarre (5), de manera que una pestaña superior se forme por la porción de agarre (5) con relación a la porción de soporte (10) en al menos un lado del sujetador (1), y una porción de fijación (15) que se extiende desde un extremo distal de al menos una pared de porción de soporte y paralela a la porción de agarre (5) de modo que se forme una pestaña inferior con respecto a la porción de soporte (10) en al menos un lado correspondiente a la pestaña superior.

Insertion block for the formation of a hook field on an injection-moulded object, and a moulded object comprising a hook field of this type

Object moulded in thermoplastic material in any shape having an outer surface from which protrudes at least one hook in one piece with the moulded object, in particular a hook field, the moulded object and the hook(s) having been formed by injection moulding, each hook comprising a base part and a head or hooking part protruding from the base part and being delimited by first and second lateral surfaces each extending on the outer surface of the moulded object, being separated from each other by an intermediate surface forming the edge of the hook, the curve sections, defined by the intersections of at least one of the first and/or second lateral surfaces with planes which are in parallel with the base plane from which the hook protrudes and which are at given distances h from this base plane, have a curvature which varies as a function of the distance h, the curvature of the curve section for h=0 (the base plane and said parallel plane merging) being greater than the curvature of at least one curve section for a distance h substantially corresponding to a level of the head of the hook.

Apparatus for electronic devices with vibrators and fuel cells

The disclosure is directed to efficiently harnessing the mechanical energy of actuators used for producing vibration alerts in portable electronic devices to control the flow of fuel and mix the fuel in devices with fuel cells. Example embodiments control the flow of fuel into a reaction area and/or mix fuel in a fuel storage area of a fuel cell assembly. Such fuel flow control and mixing may be performed passively whenever a vibration alert occurs, or may be performed actively in response to monitoring the status of the fuel cell assembly.

Diagnostic use of physical and electrical battery parameters

Diagnostic use of physical and electrical battery parameters is made to enhance battery authentication and security. A power management module measures an electromagnetic radiation spectrum of a battery module based on signal strengths of the electromagnetic radiation detected at one or more antennas. The measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum of the battery is compared to a reference electromagnetic radiation spectrum, which may be specified for authentic batteries, for example. If the measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum corresponds to the reference electromagnetic radiation spectrum, the battery is authenticated for use with the mobile communication device. A relative condition of the battery, such as an age or state of health, may also be estimated based on the measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum of the battery module.

Method and apparatus for charging a power pack of a portable electronic device

A method includes: receiving a temperature indication, the temperature indication being a function of a temperature of a power pack of a portable electronic device; determining, as a function of the temperature indication, whether the temperature is within an elevated operating temperature range; and reducing a charge termination voltage and a charging current when the temperature is within the elevated operating temperature range.

System and method for programming rechargeable battery characteristics

A method and system for programming rechargeable battery characteristics is provided. The system having: a memory component for storing user profiles; a power management integrated circuit; and a processor for retrieving the user profiles and directing power from the battery to the power management integrated circuit in accordance with the user profiles. The method consists of: determining the type of battery; retrieving user profiles stored in a memory component; and adjusting the battery characteristics according to the user profiles.

FIXER

fixador. a invenção se refere a um elemento de fixação que é disposto apresentando uma porção de preensão, uma pluralidade de elementos depreensão prolongados desde a porção de preensão, uma porção de suporte definida por pelo menos uma parede na porção de suporte, que se prolonga a partir da porção de preensão na direção oposta a dos elementos depreensão, a porção de suporte apresenta uma largura na porção de suporte inferior à largura da porção de preensão na porção de preensão, de modo que um flange superior é formado pela porção de preensão na porção de suporte pelo menos em um lado do elemento de fixação, e uma porção de ancoragem se prolonga desde uma extremidade distal de pelo menos uma parede na porção de suporte sendo paralela à porção de preensão para formar um flange inferior na porção de suporte pelo menos em um lado correspondente ao flange superior. fixative. The invention relates to a fastening element which is arranged having a gripping portion, a plurality of gripping elements extending from the gripping portion, a supporting portion defined by at least one wall in the supporting portion, extending from the gripping portion. of the gripping portion in the opposite direction to the gripping elements, the supporting portion has a width in the supporting portion less than the width of the gripping portion in the gripping portion, so that an upper flange is formed by the gripping portion in the gripping portion. support on at least one side of the fastening member, and an anchoring portion extends from a distal end of at least one wall in the support portion being parallel to the gripping portion to form a lower flange on the support portion in at least one side corresponding to the upper flange.

Low voltage power distribution unit for autonomous vehicle

According to one aspect, an autonomous vehicle includes hardware systems which receive relatively low voltage from a low voltage power distribution unit (LVPDU). An LVPDU includes a power source such as a DC-DC converter and a plurality of backup batteries. The plurality of backup batteries is configured to provide backup power to subsets of components arranged to effectively all be powered by the power source onboard the LVPDU. The backup batteries may be tested, substantially while LVPDU is being used to provide power. The backup batteries may be charged substantially in parallel.

Electric drive vehicle with anti-rollback control

A method of reducing rollback of a electric vehicle, including determining a position baseline of the electric vehicle; determining a position compensated speed of the electric vehicle based on the position baseline; determining a hold torque as a function of the position compensated speed; and generating a command to apply the hold torque to the motor-generator of the electric vehicle.

Recessed tab for higher energy density and thinner batteries

Various embodiments are described herein for an electrode assembly for a battery and a method of making the electrode assembly. The electrode assembly comprises an active material layer having a recess formed therein at an outer surface of the active material layer, the recess extending from a side facet of the active material layer toward an interior portion of the active material layer; a current collector layer supported on and in electrical contact with the outer surface of the active material layer; and a tab element supported partially within the recess and in electrical contact with at least one of the active material layer and the current collector layer, the tab element being adapted to provide an electrical connection for the electrode assembly.

Method and apparatus to regulate a digital security system that controls access to a resource

A method and system regulate a digital security system that controls access to a resource. The digital security system controls access to the resource according to a multi-level security protocol including a high-security-level access protocol and a low-security-level access protocol. The regulation method and system are configured to collect data from a set of user-data sources with which the user interacts during his daily life and, based on the collected data, to compute security parameters characterizing user activity. The computed security parameters are compared to a digital profile that models the characteristic behaviour of this user. When the comparison indicates that the observed user activity is inconsistent with the digital behaviour profile, the method and system regulate the digital security system to set (or maintain) it in an operating state such that, when the user requests access to the resource in the future, the digital security system will automatically implement the high-security-level access protocol at that time.

Expanded foam panel having hooks or loops

The invention relates to a panel assembly to be attached to one surface of a vehicle or aircraft, for example the floor of the luggage compartment or a surface of the cover of the spare tire compartment, and comprising a foam panel that is made of an expanded thermoplastic material, in particular expanded polypropylene or expanded polystyrene, and consists of an agglomerate of balls made of the thermoplastic material, further comprising hooks and/or loops that extend from the panel and are to engage with hooks and/or loops extending from said one surface of a vehicle. Said assembly is characterized in that it comprises an intermediate element (4) comprising a plate (5), from one surface of which the hooks (6) and/or loops that engage with the loops and/or hooks (3) extending from the surface of the vehicle project from the panel, while at least one fir-tree-shaped peg (7), comprising fir tree branch-shaped elements (9) that define intermediate spaces or interstices (d) therebetween, projects from a surface opposite said one surface of the plate and is inserted in the panel (2).

Einsatzblock zur bildung eines hakenfelds auf einem spritzgegossenen gegenstand und spritzgegossener gegenstand, der ein derartiges hakenfeld enthält

Exercise apparatus for strengthening the hips and associated musculature

An exercise apparatus for strengthening the hips that includes a belt adapted for being tightly secured around the hip area of a user and a resistance band attached to the belt at a position wherein the resistance band resides proximate the hips. An anchor is provided for attaching a distal end of the resistance band to a support generally at a level with the hips whereby rotating the hips applies resistance to the hips providing strengthening resistance to the hips. A method of using the apparatus is disclosed.

Schaumstoffplatte mit Haken oder Schlaufen

Anordnung zur Bildung einer Platte, die dazu bestimmt ist, an einer Fläche eines Fahrzeugs oder eines Flugzeugs, beispielsweise dem Boden des Kofferraums oder einer Fläche der Klappe des Reserveradfaches befestigt zu werden, und die einerseits eine Schaumstoffplatte aus geschäumtem Thermoplast, insbesondere aus geschäumtem Polypropylen oder aus geschäumtem Polystyrol, die aus einem Agglomerat von Kügelchen aus dem Thermoplast besteht, und andererseits Haken und/oder Schlaufen umfaßt, welche aus der Platte vorstehen und dazu bestimmt sind, mit Schlaufen und/oder Haken, die aus der einen Fläche eines Fahrzeugs vorstehen, zusammenzuwirken, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Anordnung ein Zwischenelement (4) umfaßt, das eine Halteplatte (5) aufweist, von einer Seite derer die Haken (6) und/oder die aus der Platte vorstehenden Schlaufen vorspringen, die mit den Schlaufen und/oder den Haken (3), die aus der Fläche des Fahrzeugs vorstehen, zusammenwirken, während von einer der einen Seite der Halteplatte gegenüberliegenden Seite wenigstens ein tannenbaumförmiger Stift (7) vorspringt, der tannenzweigförmige Elemente (9) aufweist, die zwischen sich Zwischenräume oder Lücken (d) definieren, und der in die Platte (2) eingesteckt wird.

Panel de espuma expandida con ganchos o bucles.

Ensamble formado por un panel, destinado a ser fijado a una superficie de un vehículo o avión, por ejemplo, el área de carga o una superficie de la puerta del compartimiento de la rueda de repuesto, y que comprende en primer lugar un panel de espuma de material termoplástico expandido, en particular polipropileno expandido o poliestireno expandido, que consta de un aglomerado de esferas de material termoplástico, especialmente esferas que han sido comprimidas una contra la otra para el panel, y por la otra parte de ganchos y/o bucles desde el panel y destinados a cooperar con bucles y/o ganchos de una superficie de un vehículo, caracterizado porque e! ensamble comprende un miembro (4) que comprende una placa intermedia (5) de un lado del cual se proyectan los ganchos (6) y/o bucles desde el panel que cooperan con los bucles y/o los ganchos (3) desde a superficie del vehículo, mientras que un lado opuesto a dicho lado de la placa al menos un pasador saliente (7) en forma de pino en forma de elementos que tienen ramas (9) que definen entre ellos espacios intermedios o intersticios (d) y que se inserta en el panel (2).

Electric drive vehicle with anti-rollback control

Electric drive vehicle with anti-rollback control

A method of reducing rollback of a electric vehicle, including determining a position baseline of the electric vehicle; determining a position compensated speed of the electric vehicle based on the position baseline; determining a hold torque as a function of the position compensated speed; and generating a command to apply the hold torque to the motor-generator of the electric vehicle.

Mobile electronic device having a fuel cell surrounded by a solid-state battery

According to one aspect, a mobile electronic device having a fuel cell configured to receive fuel and generate therefrom electrical power for the mobile electronic device, a fuel tank adapted to store fuel and provide fuel to the fuel cell, and a solid-state battery configured to provide power to the mobile device. The solid-state battery is sized and shaped to at least partially surround at least one of the fuel cell and the fuel tank.

Motorsteuerungen mit direkter Regelung des Zylinderinnen-Sauerstoffs

System, umfassend: ein elektronisches Steuersystem, das in Wirkverbindung mit einem Brennkraftmaschinensystem steht, wobei das elektronische Steuersystem aufgebaut ist zum Bestimmen eines Zylinderinnen-Sauerstoff-Massenanteilsollwerts unter Verwendung einer ersten Eingabe, einer zweiten Eingabe und einer dritten Eingabe, wobei die erste Eingabe dazu konfiguriert ist, eine erste Grenze auf einer ersten Motoremissionskennlinie bereitzustellen, die zweite Eingabe dazu konfiguriert ist, eine zweite Grenze auf einer zweiten Motoremissionskennlinie bereitzustellen, die dritte Eingabe dazu konfiguriert ist, eine Bedingung des Brennkraftmaschinensystems anzugeben, Bestimmen eines Ansaug-Sauerstoff-Massenanteilsollwerts in Reaktion auf den Zylinderinnen-Sauerstoff-Massenanteilsollwert, einen Restmassenanteil und einen Abgas- Sauerstoff - Massenanteil, Bestimmen einer AGR-Anteilsreferenz in Reaktion auf den Ansaug-Sauerstoff-Massenanteilsollwert, einen AGR-Sauerstoff-Massenanteil und einen Luft-Sauerstoff-Massenanteil, und Steuern eines oder mehrerer Luftstellglieder des Brennkraftmaschinensystems in Reaktion auf die AGR-Anteilsreferenz.

Methods and apparatus for safely operating autonomous vehicles

According to one aspect, a method includes identifying, using a vehicle control system (VCS) of a vehicle, an issue associated with the vehicle. A criticality level of the issue is determined using the VCS, and the VCS determines at least one action to perform based on the criticality level. Determining the at least one action to perform includes determining whether to accept a first trajectory update generated by the trajectory generation system. The method also includes performing the at least one action, wherein performing the at least one action includes updating the trajectory using the first trajectory update when it is determined that the first trajectory update is be accepted, and wherein performing the at least one action further includes declining the first trajectory update when it is determined that the first trajectory update is not to be accepted.

Fluid handling apparatus

A fluid handling apparatus having a two-sided channel plate with channel ports extending from one side to the other. Fluid channels on both sides of the channel plate connected to the channel ports direct fluid through the channel plate in a desired fluid path, and the first face and the second face of the channel plate are sealed to fluidly encase the fluid channels.

Electric drive vehicle with anti-rollback control

A method of reducing rollback of a electric vehicle, including determining a position baseline of the electric vehicle; determining a position compensated speed of the electric vehicle based on the position baseline; determining a hold torque as a function of the position compensated speed; and generating a command to apply the hold torque to the motor-generator of the electric vehicle.

Low voltage power distribution unit for autonomous vehicle

According to one aspect, an autonomous vehicle includes hardware systems which receive relatively low voltage from a low voltage power distribution unit (LVPDU). An LVPDU includes a power source such as a DC-DC converter and a plurality of backup batteries. The plurality of backup batteries is configured to provide backup power to subsets of components arranged to effectively all be powered by the power source onboard the LVPDU. The backup batteries may be tested, substantially while LVPDU is being used to provide power. The backup batteries may be charged substantially in parallel.

Low voltage power distribution unit for autonomous vehicle

According to one aspect, an autonomous vehicle (101) includes hardware systems which receive relatively low voltage from a low voltage power distribution unit (LVPDU). An LVPDU includes a power source such as a DC-DC converter and a plurality of backup batteries. The plurality of backup batteries is configured to provide backup power to subsets of components arranged to effectively all be powered by the power source onboard the LVPDU. The backup batteries may be tested, substantially while LVPDU is being used to provide power. The backup batteries may be charged substantially in parallel.

Method and apparatus for charging a power pack of a portable electronic device

A method includes: receiving a temperature indication, the temperature indication being a function of a temperature of a power pack of a portable electronic device; determining, as a function of the temperature indication, whether the temperature is within an elevated operating temperature range; and reducing a charge termination voltage and a charging current when the temperature is within the elevated operating temperature range.

Staggered flip pin smt connector to reduce crosstalk on high-speed channels

Methods and apparatus for staggered flip pin SMT (surface mount technology) connectors to reduce crosstalk on high-speed channels. Contact feet on the board-side of a connector are flipped to increase the physical separation between contacts carrying transmit (TX) and contacts carrying receive (RX) signals. Meanwhile, for some embodiments the input receptacle side of the connectors are the same as that defined by standards such as SFF-8482, SFF-8630, SFF-8680 standards and the PCI-SIG, SFF-8639 Module Specification. This enables the connectors to work with existing devices employing these standards, such as NVMe drives. In one aspect, the connectors comprise modified versions of U.2 and U.3 connectors where selected board-side contacts (e.g., TX−, TX+, optional GND) and the mating contact pads used for SMT dual mount termination are staggered. In one aspect, the connector solutions are targeted for PCIe 5.0 and later NVMe implementations, noting the principles and techniques disclosed may apply to other high-speed channels.

Fastener

A fastening element is provided. The fastening element includes a gripping portion having a first face and a second face the first face of the gripping portion comprising a plurality of gripping elements, and an anchoring portion offset from the second face and extending parallel thereto so as to form a flange portion, wherein the flange portion comprises at least one chamfer located at a terminal section of the flange portion.

Diagnostic use of physical and electrical battery parameters and storing relative condition data

In at least one embodiment, a power management module measures an electromagnetic radiation spectrum or a voltage response of a battery module. The measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum or voltage response of the battery is compared to a plurality of reference electromagnetic radiation spectrums or voltage responses, respectively, which may be determined for authentic batteries, for example. A relative condition of the battery, such as an age or state of health, may be estimated based on the measured electromagnetic radiation spectrum or voltage response of the battery module, and stored in a memory store. The rate of change of the relative condition of the battery over a period of time may be determined to identify potential defects in the battery.