15th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210107528 | VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A vehicle control system includes a first unit configured to generate a target trajectory based on a travel plan of the vehicle, and a second unit configured to execute vehicle travel control such that the vehicle follows the target trajectory. During the automated driving, the first unit transmits automated driving information to the second unit. The system includes a memory device in which driving environment information is stored, and a processor for controlling a travel control amount. During the automated driving, the processor executes preventive safety control for intervening in the travel control amount so as to prevent or avoid a collision between the vehicle and an obstacle based on the driving environment information. In the preventive safety control, the processor changes an intervention degree to the travel control amount based on the automated driving information. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107529 | VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Provided is a vehicle control system including a reception unit ( | 2021-04-15 |
20210107530 | DISTRIBUTED IN-VEHICLE REALTIME SENSOR DATA PROCESSING AS A SERVICE - Systems and techniques for a distributed in-vehicle realtime sensor data processing as a service are described herein. In an example, a system is adapted to receive a request for sensor data from vehicles. The system may be further adapted to generate an application for collection of the sensor data. The application may have sensor requirements for performing the collection of sensor data. The system may be further adapted to identify a set of vehicles for distribution of the application based on available sensors in each vehicle corresponding to the sensor requirements. The system may be further adapted to transmit the application to the set of vehicles and receive sensor data results from respective instances of the application executing on the set of vehicles. The system may be further adapted to transmit a command to remove the respective instances of the application from the set of vehicles. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107531 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING PEDESTRIAN - A method, including: acquiring a point cloud frame including point cloud data of a pedestrian; projecting the point cloud data of the pedestrian to a ground coordinate system to obtain projection point data of the pedestrian; determining a direction of a connection line between the two shoulders of the pedestrian, based on a location distribution of the projection point data; extracting a point cloud of a stable region from the point cloud data of the pedestrian based on the direction of the connection line between the two shoulders of the pedestrian, a form change range of the stable region when the pedestrian moves being smaller than form change ranges of other regions of the pedestrian; and determining movement information of the pedestrian based on a coordinate of a center point of the point cloud of the stable region in a plurality of consecutive point cloud frames. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107532 | Method and System for Determining an Attribute of an Object at a Pre-Determined Time Point - A method for determining an attribute of an object at a pre-determined time point comprises: determining data representing a respective property of the object and a plurality of further objects at a plurality of time points different from the pre-determined time point; arranging the data in an image-like data structure, the image-like data structure having a plurality of columns and a plurality of rows, wherein the data is arranged in the image-like data structure, so that each of one of the rows or the columns of the image-like data structure corresponds to respective properties of the object or of one of the plurality of further objects, and each of the other of the rows or the columns of the image-like data structure corresponds to respective properties at one of the plurality of time points; and determining the attribute using a pre-determined rule based on the image-like data structure. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107533 | HOPPER CAR DOUBLE DOORS - According to some embodiments, a railcar comprises a center sill extending along a longitudinal centerline of the railcar, and two side sills. The two side sills are on opposite sides of, and extend parallel with, the center sill. The railcar further comprises a first inner discharge door coupled to the railcar proximate the center sill on a first side of a longitudinal centerline of the railcar (first side); a second inner discharge door coupled to the railcar proximate the center sill on a second side of the longitudinal centerline (second side); a first outer discharge door coupled proximate the side sill on the first side; a second outer discharge door coupled proximate the side sill on the second side; a first linkage coupling the first inner discharge door to the second outer discharge door; and a second linkage coupling the second inner discharge door to the first outer discharge door. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107534 | BOGIE AND GUIDEWAY VEHICLE - The bogie includes: running wheels to be rolled on a road surface of guideway; an axle which is installed on a lower part of a body of a guideway vehicle and to which the running wheels are attached; a chassis supporting the axle; a guide device which is configured to be guided by the guideway and is installed on the chassis so as to be capable of turning around a turning axis extending in a vertical direction; a steering device which is configured to steer the running wheels in response to a turning movement of the guide device when the guide device is turned along a curved section of the guideway; and a tilting device which is connected to the guide device and which is configured to generate a tilting force of directing one side of the body located at an outside of the curved section upward with respect to the other side of the body located at an inside of the curved section in response to the turning movement of the guide device. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107535 | TRAIN CONTROL WITH CENTRALIZED AND EDGE PROCESSING HANDOVERS - A train control system uses machine learning for implementing handovers between centralized and distributed train control models. A machine learning engine receives training data from a data acquisition hub, receives a centralized train control model from a centralized virtual system modeling engine, and receives an edge-based train control model from an edge-based virtual system modeling engine. The machine learning engine trains a learning system using the training data to enable the machine learning engine to predict when a locomotive of the train will enter a geo-fence where communication between the edge-based computer processing system and the centralized computer processing system will be inhibited. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107536 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC SELECTION OF HIGH SAMPLING RATE FOR A SELECTED REGION OF INTEREST - Generally, a system including an imaging device and a processing unit is disclosed. The imaging device may be configured to acquire a plurality of datasets of corresponding plurality of image frames by performing corresponding plurality of image frame handling cycles. The processing unit may be configured to define a special region of interest (SROI) in each of at least some of the plurality of the image frames acquired by the imaging device, based on the datasets of the respective image frames. The imaging device may be further configured to acquire at least one partial dataset of the SROI, during each of at least some of the plurality of image frame handling cycles and within a residual time between an end of an image frame acquiring time and an end of the respective image frame handling cycle. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107537 | Trusted Vehicle Accident Avoidance Control - A trusted accident avoidance control system supported on a vehicle operable to travel a path, and comprising at least first and second location determination components operable to estimate a current position of the vehicle. An error correction component can receive the estimated current position information from the first and second location determination components and determine an updated estimated current position of the vehicle based on these, wherein the error correction component can be operable with a path database to identify a predetermined threshold velocity for the updated estimated current position of the vehicle. A velocity management component can determine, based on the updated estimated current position, whether a current velocity of the vehicle exceeds the predetermined threshold velocity, and if so, initiate an accident avoidance measure. The trusted accident avoidance control system is self-contained to the vehicle, not relying on outside sources to generate any estimated current positions. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107538 | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WATCHDOG FOR DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM SYNCHRONIZATION - A train control system uses artificial intelligence for maintaining synchronization between centralized and distributed train control models. A machine learning engine receives training data from a data acquisition hub, a first set of output control commands from a centralized virtual system modeling engine, and a second set of output control commands from a distributed virtual system modeling engine. The machine learning engine compares the first set of output control commands and the second set of output control commands, and trains a learning system using the training data to enable the machine learning engine to safely mitigate any difference between the first and second sets of output control commands using a learning function including at least one learning parameter. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107539 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING FAILURES OF TRAIN COMPONENTS - A system may include a data acquisition hub connected to databases and sensors associated with locomotives, systems, or components of a train and configured to acquire real-time and historical configuration, structural, and operational data in association with inputs derived from real time and historical contextual data relating to a plurality of trains. The system may include a virtual system modeling engine configured to receive results of a non-destructive evaluation of a train component, simulate in-train forces, determine a predicted time of failure for the train component based on an evaluation of stresses that have already been applied to the component and expected future stresses, and implement repair, replacement, or operational protocols for the train component before or at a repair facility that will be reached by the train ahead of a predetermined minimum threshold time period before the predicted time of failure. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107540 | CROSSING OBSTRUCTION DETECTION SYSTEM - An obstruction detection system receives sensor data from sensor assemblies at different crossings of routes on which vehicles travel. The system determines whether an obstruction is present in one or more of the crossings based on the sensor data. The system wirelessly restricts movement of one or more vehicles responsive to determining that the obstruction is present by wirelessly communicating a notification signal to the one or more vehicles. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107541 | BROKEN RAIL DETECTOR - A method and apparatus to detect breaks in tracks and/or detect the presence of a vehicle, such as a train, in a monitored section of the track or rail. Embodiments of the present invention measure the change in track inductance associated with a track or rail break. Electrical shunts are connected between the rails at spaced-apart intervals (for example a shunt can be placed every mile). At least two different frequencies of alternating current are generated and fed into the segments of rail (for example at or near a mid-point between the shunts). If a rail break occurs, the total inductance of the rail at that segment will change. Using two or more frequencies allows a rail break to be differentiated from environmental rail-to-rail and rail-to-earth leakage. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107542 | RAILWAY SAFETY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND DEVICE WITH PROPORTIONAL WARNINGS - Systems and devices that will notify train system maintenance workers of an approaching vehicle and, conversely, will notify the operators and administrators of train systems of train system maintenance workers within the vicinity of an approaching section of track. Embodiments of the safety systems and methods disclosed herein may use proportional warnings based on the speed or proximity of approaching vehicles as well as the specific location of such approaching vehicles relative to worker positions to help avoid worker warning fatigue. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107543 | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BASED RAMP RATE CONTROL FOR A TRAIN - A train control system controls the ramp rate at which a train accelerates after braking. A machine learning engine receives training data from a data acquisition hub, including a plurality of input conditions of the train and a plurality of outputs associated with the input conditions. A virtual system modeling engine simulates in-train forces and train operational characteristics using physics-based equations, kinematic or dynamic modeling of behavior of the train or components of the train during operation of the train when the train is accelerating after braking, and inputs derived from stored historical contextual data related to the train. The machine learning engine trains a learning system using the training data to generate an output based on an input using a learning function including at least one learning parameter. The learning parameter is modified as needed to improve the accuracy of the learning function in generating the output. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107544 | AUTOMATED WAYSIDE ASSET MONITORING WITH OPTICAL IMAGING AND VISUALIZATION - The Automated Wayside Asset Monitoring system utilizes a camera-based optical imaging device and an image database to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance of environmental geographical information pertaining to railway transportation. Various components of the Automated Wayside Asset Monitoring system can provide features and functions that can facilitate the operation and improve the safety of transportation via a railway vehicle. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107545 | MACHINE LEARNING BASED TRAIN HANDLING EVALUATION - A train control system may include a data acquisition hub connected to a database and sensors associated with one or more locomotives, systems, or components of a train and configured to acquire data in association with inputs derived from contextual data relating to a plurality of trains being operated by experienced train engineers under a variety of different conditions and in different geographical areas for use as training data. A machine learning engine of the train control system may receive the training data from the data acquisition hub, encode a modified learning function as a statistical model of desirable train handling behavior, evaluate train handling behavior by comparing to the statistical model, and update a certification of one or more of a train engineer, a semi-autonomous control system, or a fully autonomous control system. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107546 | Trusted Train Derailment Avoidance Control System and Method - A trusted train derailment avoidance control system supported on a train operable to travel a fixed track, and comprising an inertial measurement unit. The IMU estimates a current position of the train based on initial position and movement data measured by the IMU. One or more aiding systems are operable to generate supplemental position data. An error correction component corrects drift in the IMU and generates an updated estimated current position based on the positon solutions from the IMU and the one or more aiding systems. A velocity management component determines whether a current velocity of the train exceeds a predetermined threshold velocity for the updated estimated current position, and initiates a derailment avoidance measure in accordance with a determination that the threshold velocity is exceeded. The trusted train derailment avoidance control system is self-contained to the train, not relying on outside sources to generate any estimated current positions. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107547 | FLATBED UTILITY CART - A utility cart including a rectangular base is provided. The utility cart includes at least one handle extending outward and upwards from a short side of the rectangular base and a leg extending down from the short side of the rectangular base on the short side of the handles. The utility cart also includes a first wheel assembly joined to the rectangular base on end opposite to the handles, wherein two wheels and the leg are positioned such that the rectangular base is horizontal with a floor, two holes centered along each long side of the rectangular base, and a first adjustable guard that fits into the two holes. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107548 | FOLDING WAGON - A folding wagon frame has corner posts including a front right post, a front left post, a rear right post, and a rear left post. Upper corner joints include a front right upper joint on the front right post, a front left upper joint on the front left post, a rear right upper joint on the rear right post, and a rear left upper joint on the rear left post. Slide joints are slidingly mounted below the upper corner joints on the corner posts and include a front right slide joint on the front right post, a front left slide joint on the front left post, a rear right slide joint on the rear right post, and a rear left slide joint on the rear left post. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107549 | FOLDING WAGON - A folding wagon frame has corner posts including a front right post, a front left post, a rear right post, and a rear left post. Upper corner joints include a front right upper joint on the front right post, a front left upper joint on the front left post, a rear right upper joint on the rear right post, and a rear left upper joint on the rear left post. Slide joints are slidingly mounted below the upper corner joints on the corner posts and include a front right slide joint on the front right post, a front left slide joint on the front left post, a rear right slide joint on the rear right post, and a rear left slide joint on the rear left post. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107550 | TRANSPORT TROLLEY - The invention relates to a stackable transport trolley, in particular a stackable shopping trolley, comprising a chassis and a basket; the chassis includes a support frame and a frame of rods which is arranged on the support frame, the frame of rods supporting the basket. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107551 | WAGON WITH RECLINE SEATBACK - A stroller wagon having a wagon frame, a push bar and a flexible housing with a recline seatback is provided. The wagon frame has a first end assembly and an opposing second end assembly. First and second rear wheels are rotatably connected to the wagon frame adjacent the second end assembly, and first and second front wheels are rotatably and pivotally connected to the wagon frame adjacent the first end assembly. The push bar has a ratchet mechanism to pivotally secure the push bar in a plurality of angularly located positions. The recline seatback is adapted to pivot about a hinge, and has a seatback lock assembly to fix the seatback in a plurality of angled positions. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107552 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING IN A VEHICLE - Disclosed herein is a method of activating a display device in a moving object. The method of activating a display device in a moving object may include determining a driving mode in the moving object, determining whether or not to activate a display device based on the driving mode of the moving object, and displaying an image in the display device, when the display device is activated. Herein, a display device may be activated and an airbag may be deactivated when a driving mode is a first mode. Also, a display device may be deactivated and an airbag may be activated when a driving mode is a second mode. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107553 | LOCKABLE STEERING MECHANISM FOR RIDE-ON VEHICLE - A lockable steering mechanism for a children's ride-on vehicle is provided. The steering mechanism has a steering shaft coupled to a steering link that is coupled to the vehicle's front wheels. A steering wheel is axially fixed to the steering shaft. A lifter guide is rotationally and axially fixed to the steering shaft, and a lifter is rotationally fixed to and axially moveable about the lifter guide. A rotatable locking ring rotates from a first position to a second position. The lifter engages the steering wheel when the locking ring is in the first position to rotationally fix the steering wheel to the steering shaft. The lifter is rotationally decoupled from the steering wheel when the locking ring is in a second position to rotationally decouple the steering wheel from the steering shaft. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107554 | TRAVELING VEHICLE - A traveling vehicle includes a steering shaft to which a steering handle is attached, the steering shaft being adjustable in tilt angle and length, a tilt lock to lock the steering shaft at an adjusted tilt angle, a telescopic lock to lock the steering shaft at an adjusted length, and an operator including an operation area to allow locking of both of the tilt lock and the telescopic lock to be released. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107555 | IMPROVEMENTS TO STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLIES - A telescopic steering column assembly comprises a telescopic shroud having an inner shroud portion and an outer shroud portion, and a telescopic steering shaft that passes through the shroud, comprising an inner shaft portion and an outer shaft portion. The telescopic steering shaft is supported by the shroud through a support assembly interposed between the outer shaft portion and the inner shroud portion, which in use, limits or removes free play between the telescopic steering shaft and the shroud that would otherwise occur in at least one direction orthogonal to the telescopic movement. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107556 | LINEAR WORM AND WORM GEAR ASSEMBLY - A power steering assembly includes a first housing containing a worm gear operatively coupled to a steering shaft, the worm gear rotatable about a worm gear axis. The power steering assembly also includes a second housing containing an electric motor and a worm arranged to engage the worm gear. The power steering assembly further includes a worm gear axis bearing disposed between the worm gear and an inner surface of the first housing, the worm gear axis bearing protruding from the second housing to position the first housing relative to the worm gear axis. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107557 | TORQUE FEEDBACK ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN - A steering torque feedback assembly for a vehicle steering column includes a housing, a crown wheel of a hypoid gear assembly rotatably mounted in the housing and being configured to rotate with, or being connected to, a vehicle steering column, and first and second electric motors within the housing, each having a rotatable output shaft, wherein the output shaft of each of the first and second motors comprises a hypoid pinion gear engaged with the hypoid crown wheel. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107558 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DEVICE - In an electric power steering device in which a control unit and a motor are integrated, when the control unit is housed in a case, although a frame, by which the motor and the control unit are compartmentalized, is required, there have been problems in that the case is deformed by a pressure which influences the case when the frame is provided, and a position accuracy of a shaft center of a rotation shaft of the motor is worsened. Therefore, in order to reduce a deformation of the case, a step portion is provided at an inner wall surface of the case and the frame is contacted to the step portion, and moreover, a connecting portion is provided between an outer circumference portion of the frame and an inner circumference portion of the case, whereby a movement of the frame is restrained. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107559 | SELF-PROPELLED CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - The self-propelled construction machine according to the invention has a braking device which comprises at least one hydraulically actuated braking device actuating device | 2021-04-15 |
20210107560 | TORQUE FEEDBACK ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN - A steering torque feedback assembly for a vehicle steering column includes a housing, a first gear rotatably mounted within the housing about a first rotatable axis and being configured to rotate with, or being connected to, a vehicle steering column, first and second electric motors mounted within the housing, each having a rotatable output shaft, second and third gears rotatably mounted within the housing and engaged with the first gear, and first and second reduction gearing connecting the output of the first and second motors and a respective one of the second and third gears. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107561 | VEHICULAR DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM - A vehicular driving assist system includes a plurality of cameras disposed at a vehicle and an image processor that processes captured image data. With a trailer equipped with at least one trailer camera hitched to the vehicle, a display screen displays video images derived from captured image data. The system determines a reversing path for the vehicle and trailer to follow to assist the driver in backing up the trailer, and generates a graphic overlay at the display screen that indicates the determined reversing path. During the backing up maneuver of the trailer hitched to the vehicle, and responsive to determination of an object rearward of the trailer, the system (i) determines an adjusted reversing path to avoid the object and (ii) adjusts the graphic overlay to indicate the adjusted reversing path of the vehicle and trailer for the driver to follow in backing up the trailer. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107562 | PARKING ASSIST APPARATUS - The parking assist apparatus comprises an imaging apparatus, a controller capable of performing parking assist control including registration mode and parking assist mode, and a door opening/closing sensor. The registration mode includes parking position setting processing for temporarily setting a parking position in a registration-planned-region, and parking position correction processing for registering a corrected parking position under a state where the vehicle is stopped in the parking position as a registered parking position in association with feature points already extracted from a captured image including the registration-planned-region. The parking assist mode includes parking assist processing for detecting the feature point(s) from a captured image and thereby calculating the registered parking position, and parking the vehicle in the registered parking position. When the parking position correction processing is being performed, the controller continues this processing even when it is determined that a state of the door has changed to the opening state. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107563 | PARKING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A parking assistance apparatus obtains a target travelling route from a present position of a vehicle to a target parking position when it is determined that a predetermined route obtaining condition is satisfied. In addition, the parking assistance apparatus executes a travelling assistance processing for controlling at least a steering angle of the vehicle such that the vehicle travels along the target travelling route when a predetermined assist starting condition is satisfied. The target travelling route is obtained such that a distance between the vehicle and the object is kept larger than the threshold distance while the vehicle travels along that target travelling route The threshold distance is stored in the parking assistance apparatus and a configurable value which can be changed by a driver of the vehicle. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107564 | PARKING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A parking assistance apparatus obtains a target travelling route from a present position of a vehicle to a target parking position and controls the vehicle such that the vehicle moves along the target travelling route. The target travelling route is obtained such that the vehicle moves backward to reach the target parking position and the vehicle is moves in a region on the target parking position side of a travelling boundary line. The travelling boundary line is a straight line which is in front of the vehicle located at the target parking position and which is away from a reference position by a boundary distance. The reference position is a position at a front end and at a center in a lateral direction of the vehicle located at the target parking position. The boundary distance is a configurable value changed by a driver of the vehicle. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107565 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING A TURNING RADIUS - The present invention relates to a method for determining a turning radius of a trailer attached to a towing vehicle and moved by the latter, comprising a computing unit, which is connected to a measuring sensor system, which transmits sensor data about current movements of the trailer to the computing unit, and which sensor data is considered by the computing unit for the determination of the turning radius. The invention also relates to a trailer, which is equipped with a device, which uses a method of this type. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107566 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LANE CHANGES USING A MULTI-CORRIDOR REPRESENTATION OF LOCAL ROUTE REGIONS - A method and a system for maneuvering an autonomous vehicle is disclosed. The system includes an autonomous vehicle including one or more sensors and a processor. The processor is configured to generate a nominal route from a start position toward a destination with reference to a road network map. The nominal route includes a plurality of consecutive lane segments from the start position to the destination. The processor is further configured to use the road network map to identify at least one candidate lane segment corresponding to one or more of the plurality of consecutive lane segments to generate an expanded route representation, generate a multi-corridor representation of a local region around the autonomous vehicle while travelling on the nominal path, and generate a trajectory for the autonomous vehicle to traverse the local region using the multi-corridor representation and perception data corresponding to the autonomous vehicle. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107567 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHARED CONTROL FOR EMERGENCY STEERING - An emergency steering system for a vehicle includes a memory including instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to: receive information corresponding to an environment external to the vehicle; identify an obstacle in the environment external to the vehicle using the information; determine a distance between the vehicle and the obstacle; determine whether a collision is imminent; in response to determining that a collision is imminent, determine whether the vehicle can move within a lane of travel to avoid the collision; in response to determining that the vehicle can move within the lane of travel to avoid the collision, determine a trajectory of travel for the vehicle; generate a steering assist angle command based on the trajectory of travel; and control position of a steering mechanism of the vehicle using the steering assist angle command and a measured steering angle. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107568 | VEHICLE PARKING ASSIST APPARATUS - A vehicle parking assist apparatus displaces a position of a parking area, based on an operation applied to at least one displacing operation device, limits an amount of a displacement of the position of the parking area to a predetermined amount or less when the amount of the displacement of the position of the parking area is larger than the predetermined amount; and registers the displaced position of the parking area as parking lot information. The vehicle parking assist apparatus acquires information on the parking lot and executes a parking assist control with using the currently-acquired information on the parking lot and the parking lot information. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107569 | MULTIPLE STAGE DEFORMATION REINFORCEMENT STRUCTURE FOR IMPACT ABSORPTION - A structural reinforcement for a vehicle comprising: a) a carrier having a base wall from which a plurality of projections extend, the plurality of projections including at least one first projection and at least one second projection and the at least one first projection having a height greater than a height of the at least one second projection; b) an activatable material which is heat activatable and affixed to the carrier, configured to secure the carrier in a cavity of the vehicle; wherein in event of an impact, the at least one first projection and second projection are configured to deform toward the base wall and/or in a direction of an impact load in response to the impact load; and the at least one first projection is configured to receive the impact load and deform before the at least one second projection receives the impact load and deforms. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107570 | MODULAR QUARTER PANEL FASCIA BRACKET - An apparatus and method, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a quarter panel comprised of a sheet molding compound and a fascia bracket. The fascia bracket includes a first flange integrated into the quarter panel, a second flange comprising a vehicle body mount interface, and a gripping feature configured to grip a portion of a fascia to be attached to the quarter panel. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107571 | BODY STRUCTURE FOR AUTOMOBILES - The rear frame includes an inclined part that is inclined inward in, a vehicle width direction in going rearward and a horizontal part that extends rearward from a rear end of the inclined part. A rear part of the side sill includes a first enlarged width portion that increases in width inwardly in the vehicle width direction via a bent portion. A front part of the rear frame inclined part includes a second enlarged width portion that increases in width outwardly in the vehicle width direction. A rear end of the first enlarged width portion and a front end of the second enlarged width portion are connected. An inner wall in the vehicle width direction of the first enlarged width portion and an inner wall in the vehicle width direction of the inclined part are linearly continuous in plan view. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107572 | TAILGATE STOP APPARATUS - A tailgate stop apparatus. The apparatus includes a base member configured to be fixed with respect to a primary gate assembly of a multiple-gate tailgate. The apparatus includes a stop member coupled to the base member, wherein the stop member is movable between a tailgate-engaged position configured to inhibit an inner gate panel of an inner gate assembly of the multiple-gate tailgate from being moved to a closed position, and a tailgate-disengaged position configured to allow the inner gate panel to be moved to the closed position. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107573 | Integrated Control Method for Balancing a Two-Wheeled Vehicle Using Control Moment Gyroscopes and Drive-by-Wire Steering Systems - Steering is used to augment the CMG-based balance control of a two-wheeled vehicle, e.g., a bicycle, electric bicycle (“ebike”), scooter, electric scooter, moped, or motorcycle. A control architecture enables a two wheeled vehicle with simultaneously or alternating mechatronic attitude control systems to balance autonomously at rest or while dynamically driven with mechatronic command. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107574 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An electric vehicle may include a body; a spare tire disposed in a rear portion of the body; and a brace fixed to the body, extending along a vehicle longitudinal direction, and supporting the spare tire from below. The brace may include a front end fixed to the body, a rear end fixed to the body at a position rearward of the front end, and a bent portion located between the front end and the rear end. The bent portion of the brace is located above a straight line extending between the front end and the rear end of the brace. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107575 | BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR A TRACKED VEHICLE - A farm implement is provided having a frame and first and second track assemblies for assisting in moving the farm implement along a ground surface in a line of travel. The first track assembly and the second track assembly are positioned on opposite lateral sides of the frame. The first track assembly has a first track frame, a first idler wheel, and a first brake assembly. The first idler wheel has an inboard side facing toward a center of the first track frame and an outboard side facing away from the center the first track frame. The first brake assembly has a first disc coupled to the first idler wheel on the outboard side of the first idler wheel, a first caliper couplable to first and second sides of the first disc, and a first torque arm coupled to the first track frame and a spindle of the first idler wheel. The first caliper is mounted on the first torque arm, and the first caliper is configured to clamp down on the first and second sides of the first disc in order to slow and/or stop rotation of the first idler wheel. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107576 | TRACK SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A track system for a vehicle, the vehicle having a drive axle, the track system comprising a drive sprocket including a hub structured to be connected to the drive axle, a plurality of teeth radially outward of the hub, a rim at least indirectly attached to the hub, the rim including: a body, a body outer surface, a recess in the rim body inward of the body outer surface, a resiliently deformable ring disposed in the recess, the ring structured and arranged with respect to the body so as to be less rigid than the body, a resiliently deformable tread extending outwardly of the rim-outer surface, the tread connected to the ring, a resiliently deformable track disposed around the drive sprocket, the track having a track-inner surface in contact with the tread. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107577 | ZERO MOMENT POINT JITTER PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS AND ROBOT USING THE SAME - The present disclosure provides a zero moment point jitter processing method as well as an apparatus and a robot using the same. The method includes: obtaining left foot force information and right foot force information collected by sensors; calculating a first zero moment point and a second zero moment point of soles of two feet of a robot based on the left foot force information and the right foot force information; calculating a third zero moment point of the robot according to the first zero moment point and the second zero moment point; calculating a jitter amplitude of the third zero moment point within a preset period; and adjusting a position of the third zero moment point in response to the jitter amplitude being not larger than a predetermined jitter amplitude threshold. In this manner, the robot can eliminate zero moment point jitters within a certain amplitude. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107578 | SCOOTER AUXILIARY WHEEL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - An auxiliary wheel system for a scooter includes an auxiliary wheel, an arm, an drive assembly, and an operation module. The arm has a first end fixed to the auxiliary wheel, and a second end pivotally fixed to a frame of the scooter via a joint attached at the second end. The drive assembly is configured to pivot the arm about the joint between a raised position and a lowered position with respect to the frame wherein the auxiliary wheel is vertically offset from a ground surface and in the lowered position. The operation module is configured to cause the arm to pivot about the joint between the raised position and the lowered position based on a tilt of the frame with respect to the ground surface exceeding a threshold value. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107579 | VEHICLE STATION SYSTEM - A vehicle station system includes a dock having a latch configured to secure a bicycle to the dock and release the bicycle from the dock. The dock also includes a computing system that includes a processor and an interface operatively coupled to the processor and configured to receive authentication information from a user. The processor is configured to authenticate the user based on the authentication information, and, responsive to authentication of the user, cause the latch to transition from a locked configuration to an open configuration such that the user can remove the bicycle from the dock. The computing system also includes a transceiver operatively coupled to the processor and configured to maintain a communication connection between the dock and a remote server. The transceiver is also configured to transmit a user identification corresponding to the user and a bicycle identification corresponding to the bicycle to the remote server. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107580 | Bicycle Storage System - The present invention discloses a bike storage system that allows bicycles to be stored in a stacked manner that takes up the least space possible, while still allowing access to any bicycle in a rack without removing another bicycle. The bike storage system can also be used for transportation of the bicycles from one location to another location. When attached to a hitch mount, this rack would allow space efficient transportation of the bicycles with a vehicle. The bike storage system facilitates dual axes of rotation that allow for dense storage of bicycles while enabling ready access to any given storage slot. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107581 | HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A control device including an electronic controller for controlling a human-powered vehicle. The electronic controller is configured to control an adjusting device that is configured to adjust a seat height of the human-powered vehicle upon determining the human-powered vehicle is being stopped while traveling uphill. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107582 | ATTACHABLE AND DETACHABLE LIGHT ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRIC POWERED PERSONAL TRANSPORT VEHICLE - Embodiments of the present disclosure include a wireless remote control or remote control application for controlling the lighting of an electronic personal transportation vehicle. Embodiments can solve problems related to sharing electronic personal transportation vehicles by uniquely identifying a user, and allowing that user to control the lighting of the electronic personal transportation vehicle. In this manner, other users can control the lighting at different times, depending on the specific person that is using the electronic personal transportation vehicle at any given time. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107583 | EXTERNAL DEVICE SUPPORT STRUCTURE OF SADDLE RIDING VEHICLE - In a saddle riding vehicle ( | 2021-04-15 |
20210107584 | WINDSHIELD DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - In a vehicle including a windshield ( | 2021-04-15 |
20210107585 | STRADDLED VEHICLE - A main frame has a pair of left and right main rails that respectively include left and right front portions, left and right middle portions, and left and right rear end portions. One end portion of the left main rail and one end portion of the right main rail are connected to each other, whereby a head pipe is formed. A first coupling member is attached to the left and right front portions with a plurality of the first bolts, so that the front portions are coupled to each other. A second coupling member is attached to the left and right middle portions with a plurality of the second bolts, so that the middle portions are coupled to each other. A third coupling member is attached to the left and right rear portions with a plurality of the third bolts, so that the rear portions are coupled to each other. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107586 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF BODY FRAME - A plurality of main frame members that are commonly usable for a plurality of types of straddled vehicles are fabricated. Left and light pivot shaft supporting portions are provided in each main frame member. The left and right pivot shaft supporting portions include left and right hole formable portions in which left and right pivot holes are formable and which have areas larger than an area of a head portion of a pivot shaft, respectively. One of the pivot shaft supporting portions includes a rotation restricting portion that restricts rotation of the head portion of the pivot shaft inserted into the pivot hole. The pivot holes are respectively formed at predetermined positions at pivot shaft supporting portions of each main frame member, and the predetermined positions are different in accordance with a type of a vehicle for which each main frame member is to be used. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107587 | Bicycle Handlebar Stem - For the connection to a bicycle handlebar, a bicycle handlebar stem comprises a receiving element at a front end or is formed integrally with the bicycle handlebar. Further, a receiving space is provided for receiving the steer tube. Using a fixing element, it is possible in particular to clampingly fix the steer tube to the bicycle handlebar stem, in particular in the receiving space. The receiving space is configured such that the steer tube can be connected to the bicycle handlebar stem at different positions without the steer tube protruding beyond an upper side with respect to the bicycle handlebar stem. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107588 | CONTROL DEVICE, SUSPENSION, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SUSPENSION - A control device is provided for controlling a suspension of a human-powered vehicle. The control device includes comprises an electronic controller. The suspension includes a first member, a second member movable relative to the first member, and an adjustment unit adjusting a relative movable amount of the first member and the second member. The electronic controller is configured to electrically control the adjustment unit in accordance with relative position information related to a relative position of the first member and the second member. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107589 | CONTROL DEVICE - A control device is provided for controlling an adjusting device of a human-powered vehicle. The adjusting device adjusts a front initial sag amount of a front suspension of the human-powered vehicle in a state in where a rider is riding the human-powered vehicle and a rear initial sag amount of a rear suspension of the human-powered vehicle in a state where the rider is riding the human-powered vehicle. The control device comprises an electronic controller configured to output a front control signal that adjusts the front initial sag amount of the front suspension of the human-powered vehicle, and output a rear control signal that adjusts the rear initial sag amount of the rear suspension of the human-powered vehicle to the adjusting device based on traveling information related to traveling of the human-powered vehicle. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107590 | Compensator - A shock absorber includes a compensator and a variable volume chamber. The compensator contains a compressible fluid and the variable volume chamber contains a substantially incompressible fluid. During a compression stroke, an increase in the volume of the incompressible fluid in the variable volume chamber compresses the compensator and thereby increases the available volume in the variable volume chamber. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107591 | DRIVE UNIT AND ELECTRICALLY ASSISTED BICYCLE - A drive unit for an electrically assisted bicycle includes a one-way clutch including an inner member linked to an end of a connecting shaft and an outer member linked to a drive sprocket wheel. The inner member includes clutch pawls and a boss. The outer member includes clutch teeth that are able to engage with the clutch pawls and an extension to be coupled to the drive sprocket wheel. The extension includes a recess to accept the boss at an inner member side thereof. The recess has an inner peripheral surface that is able to slide against an outer peripheral surface of the boss. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107592 | DRIVE UNIT AND ELECTRICALLY ASSISTED BICYCLE - A drive unit of an electrically assisted bicycle includes a movement restrictor to restrict the movement of a first bearing relative to a housing along a thrust direction. A first end surface of the first bearing is farther outward than a second end surface along the right-left direction. The housing includes an abutting portion that abuts the first end surface of the first bearing, and a groove that is farther inward than the abutting portion along the right-left direction. The movement restrictor includes the abutting portion, the groove of the housing, and an elastic member fitted in the groove. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107593 | DRIVE UNIT AND ELECTRICALLY ASSISTED BICYCLE - A drive unit mountable on a body frame of an electrically assisted bicycle generates driving power to be transmitted to a wheel. A housing of the drive unit includes a first case including a recess in which an electric motor is accommodated, a second case defining an exterior of the housing together with the first case, and an inner cover that covers at least a portion of the electric motor. The inner cover rotatably supports a gear rotary shaft, and an outer peripheral edge thereof extends between the gear rotary shaft and a pedal crank shaft. The recess in the first case includes a wall extending around the periphery of the electric motor. The wall supports the inner cover. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107594 | ACTIVE DERAILLEUR SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods are provided for actively controlling a derailleur. A derailleur system includes a cassette including a number of sprockets, a drive unit that drives the cassette, and a chain linking the drive unit with the cassette. A derailleur is configured to guide the chain around the cassette, the derailleur including a swing arm rotatable at a pivot assembly to maintain tension on the chain. A lock selectively locks the swing arm from rotating. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107595 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION WITH TWO PLANETARY GEARS - The invention relates to a multi-speed transmission on a central axis ( | 2021-04-15 |
20210107596 | OMEGA FLEX SWAY POD VEHICULAR APPARATUS - An omega flex sway pod vehicular apparatus, comprising a cockpit and a cantilever beam comprising a first and second ends. A cantilever beam stabilizer centrally coupled to the cantilever beam proximate to the first end. A beam stiffener coupled to a beam stiffener mount and the cantilever beam and positioned proximate to the cantilever beam stabilizer. A spring coupled to a spring mount and the cantilever beam and positioned proximate to the second end. The cockpit is a hollowed, ovoid-like shaped structure. The first end is coupled to a cantilever beam mount. The body is demountably coupled to the second end. The beam stiffener mount is coupled to a snowmobile tunnel that includes a left and right side. The cantilever beam mount and spring mount is coupled to the snowmobile tunnel. The cantilever beam mount is positioned proximate to the front side. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107597 | PORTABLE STRUCTURAL SEAT STEP - A lightweight and portable seat step includes a series of laminated flexible layers with a void defined inside of a middle flexible layer to accommodate a thin but very stiff or rigid sheet of material as compared to the flexible layers. The stiff sheet is surrounded by the remainder of the flexible material of the layer that forms a flexible perimeter and the adjacent layers of material. Together, the flexible layers and stiff sheet function as a monolithic body. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107598 | UNIVERSAL COVER - A cover for an object, such as a boat, that can accommodate at least one optional feature of the object. The cover has at least one area that can be expanded to accommodate an optional feature of the object or collapsed if the object does not have an optional feature. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107599 | VESSEL WITH TRANSFER INSTALLATION FOR TRANSFERRING PERSONS AND CARGO FROM THE VESSEL TOWARDS AN OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTION | 2021-04-15 |
20210107600 | Surf Craft Having an Improved Channel - A surf craft includes: a body having a nose and a tail; a bottom surface extending from the nose of the body to the tail of the body; a channel formed in the bottom surface of the body, the channel including a channel entrance located towards the nose of the body having a depth that is substantially flush with the bottom surface of the surf craft, a channel exit having a depth such that a bottom surface of the channel curves from the bottom surface of the surf craft towards an upper surface of the surf craft, first and second opposing sidewalls. The first and second opposing sidewalls curve outwards along a substantial portion of the channel such that a width of the channel exit is wider than a width of the channel entrance. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107601 | A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A HYDROFOIL BOARD - Disclosed is a method for controlling a hydrofoil board powered by a motor driven propeller. The motor is controlled by a hand controller configured with user selectable operating pre-sets including a first operating pre-set, wherein the board is accelerated to a first speed which is less than that required for the board to hydrofoil, and a second operating pre-set, wherein the board is accelerated to a second speed sufficient for the board to hydrofoil. Alternatively, the operating pre-sets may limit the motor power. A system for operating a hydrofoil board is also disclosed, which includes a propulsion control unit comprising a propulsion source, and a hand controller configured to receive a first user input and a second user input and to transmit the user inputs to the propulsion control unit. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107602 | Foil Board - A foil board with two hydrofoils is described. A first version has a single mast supporting both a leading hydrofoil wing and a trailing stabilizer wing connected to each other with a fuselage. A second version has two masts, with a front mast supporting a stabilizer wing and a rear mast that supports a hydrofoil, or with the front mast supporting the hydrofoil and the rear mast supporting the stabilizer wing. Both versions have a removable propulsion unit, which allows the user to easily remove the propulsion unit for cleaning, maintenance, repair, or even to remove it temporarily so that the foil board can be used for non-motorized applications. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107603 | HUMAN POWERED HYDROFOIL VEHICLE AND USE METHOD - The human powered hydrofoil bicycle includes multiple subsystems integrated together including a structural frame subsystem with associated steering and tiller module, a hydrofoil subsystem to provide vehicle lift, and a powertrain subsystem. The structural frame subsystem may be fitted with buoyancy modules to provide the overall vehicle with a near neutrally buoyant character. The structural frame subsystem also supports a seat for an operator and provides structural support for the steering and tiller module for the hydrofoil subsystem and the drivetrain subsystem. The hydrofoil subsystem includes multiple hydrofoil elements at lowermost portions of the vehicle. These hydrofoil elements generally include in a preferred embodiment a larger rear foil and a smaller front foil. The powertrain subsystem generally includes pedals rotatably supported on the vehicle at a convenient location for engagement and driving by feet of an operator. Power transmission elements extend from the pedals down to a prime mover such as a propeller. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107604 | MARINE SUPPORT COLUMN STRUCTURE WITH POWER GENERATION - The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of power generators, and in particular relates to a marine support column structure with power generation function. The support column structure solves technical problems that existing marine power generators can only generate power with single energy and have few functions and so on. The marine support column structure with power generation function includes a column body. The support column structure of the present disclosure is capable of generating power with sea wind and waves, and is further capable of serving as a guardrail. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107605 | ROTATIONAL MOLDED NARROW BEAM CATAMARAN WITH MODULAR ATTACHMENTS - A narrow beam rotomolded foam filled catamaran that incorporates regular points of attachment through the deck and a tubular frame that is highly customizable with modular accessories making it ideal for maneuverability, stability, durability, transportation, storage, and customization. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107606 | Cleaning system, method for cleaning and use of a cleaning system - According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cleaning system comprising a first guiding configured to be coupled to an object, a second guiding configured to be coupled to the object such that the second guiding is arranged at a distance from the first guiding, a first part movably coupled to the first guiding, a second part movably coupled to the second guiding, wherein the first part is movable relative to the second part, and wherein the system further comprises a drive system configured to simultaneously move the first part and the second part along the first guiding and the second guiding. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107607 | UNDERWATER HULL CLEANING MACHINE, HULL CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING A HULL OF A VESSEL - According to embodiments of the present invention, an underwater hull cleaning machine is provided. The cleaning machine includes a housing including a base region adapted to be arranged facing at least part of an external surface to be cleaned; a guiding mechanism coupled to the housing, wherein the guiding mechanism is configured to enable the cleaning machine to be maneuvered along the external surface; and at least one brush configured to move between an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position, the at least one brush is extended downwardly towards the base region to be in contact with the external surface. In the retracted position, the at least one brush is moved upwardly away from the base region to be free from contact with the external surface. According to further embodiments, a hull cleaning system and a method for cleaning a vessel hull are also provided. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107608 | MARINE SURVEILLANCE AND DEBRIS SCOW - A marine monitoring and debris collection scow is provided, the scow comprising: a hull which includes an open stern, a bow opposite the open stern, a deck extending between the open stern and the bow and forming a bottom on an underside, the bottom extending between the open stern and the bow; a frame, the frame which is attached to the deck, the frame including a front, a back which is opposite the front and sides extending between the front and the back; at least one flotation chamber which extends around the sides and the front of the frame and forms a gunwale; a housing mounted on the deck; and a microcontroller unit housed in the housing, the microcontroller unit configured to receive a data set from at least one sensor, to store the data set, to process the data set into a processed data set and to send the processed data set to a radio. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107609 | Horizontal Rescue System - A man overboard system may comprise a strap system allowing for the rescue of a subject who is in a horizontal position. A strap system may comprise a loop | 2021-04-15 |
20210107610 | DIVING GOGGLES - The present disclosure provides diving goggles, which include: a mask assembly, including a mounting hole, and a dismounting hole passing through a side wall of the mounting hole; a lens, installed in the mounting hole; a pressing ring, detachably embedded in one end of the mounting hole to fix the lens, the dismounting hole facing an outer peripheral wall of the pressing ring; and a detaching component, mounted on the mask assembly, one end of the detaching component passing through the dismounting hole and resisting against the outer peripheral wall of the pressing ring, for detaching the pressing ring from the mounting hole. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107611 | GRIPPER TOOL TO PERFORM MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS SUBSEA - A gripper multi-tool for an underwater vehicle comprises one or more mechanical gripper jaws; a motor; a torque controller operatively in communication with the motor; a cathodic protection (CP) probe disposed on at least one mechanical gripper jaw; a tool interface operatively connected to the motor and configured to selectively receive and/or discharge a tool selected from a plurality of tools; and a power source operatively in communication with the plurality of tools, the torque controller, and the motor. Gripper multi-tool is deployed subsea, such as via an underwater vehicle, and receives and engages a tool selected from a plurality of tools into the tool interface which, once engaged and effectuated, is used to perform a predetermined function. When the predetermined function has completed, the tool may be disengaged and removed from the tool interface and replaced with a further tool to perform a further function. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107612 | Articulating Robotic Manipulator (ARM) for Underwater Wood Harvesting - An articulating robotic manipulator for underwater wood harvesting having a mechanical articulating arm that folds onto of itself and sits on a floating barge used for cutting under water trees that have been flooded. The ARM is controlled by an operator who is placed in a cabin on the barge above. The barge is a horseshoe cape and the folding arm deploys down the center of the barge and into the water. The barge contains side thrusters and trees can be seen under water using side scan sonar units. The arm consists of five booms and three cylinders. The ARM is 120-feet with a single ballast/tank. It can drop down and swivel 180-degrees. The ARM includes an air delivery system enclosed in the arm from the barge to the cutting head. The cutting head uses a custom cutting head that can open to 10-feet wide. The barge comprises eight ballasts. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107613 | VESSEL - A vessel includes a vessel body, an engine, a propulsion device, a drive shaft, a partition wall, a bearing, an elastic member, an outer housing, and a positioning member. The drive shaft transmits a driving force of the engine to the propulsion device, and the propulsion device generates a thrust by the driving force. The drive shaft is inserted into an insertion hole of the partition wall. The bearing rotatably supports the drive shaft. The elastic member supports the bearing. The outer housing supports the elastic member, and is fixed to the partition wall. The positioning member positions the elastic member with respect to the bearing and the outer housing by pressing the elastic member. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107614 | Ergonomic Canoe and Kayak Paddle - The invention is an improvement to canoe and kayak paddles to reduce stresses to operator's joints, ligaments, and muscles by ergonomic design. The paddle has two symmetric blades. The blade shape may be any of the currently available shapes, or a new blade shape. The center of the paddle shaft has a bend shaped as an inverted “V” or “U”, wherein the two sides of the shaft extend from the center outward and upward to provide an unobstructed view. The next bend rotates the grip area downward so the top of the hand is rotated toward the center plane of the body that allows the hands to be held in a neutral position. Outboard of the grip area there is a further bend to the shaft, wherein the shaft end attached to the blade is positioned from the horizontal to angled downward from the horizontal. A grip structure is attached in the grip area of the shaft, wherein the grip structure allows operation with reduced grip force. A structure extends from the grip area to transmit force to the forearm, further reducing grip force. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107615 | STEERING GEAR FOR BOAT - A steering gear for a boat includes a steering mechanism that moves a rudder, and a driving source. The steering mechanism has: a housing that is fixed to a hull; an output shaft that is rotatably supported by the housing; a first conversion mechanism that is provided inside the housing and converts power from the driving source into rotation of the output shaft; and a second conversion mechanism that is provided outside the housing and converts rotation of the output shaft into motion of the rudder. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107616 | THRUSTER ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A thruster electric power system includes one or more energy storage units configured to power an electric thruster of a mobile offshore drilling unit in response to one or more combustion generators of the mobile offshore drilling unit being unavailable to provide electric power to the electric thruster. A mobile offshore drilling unit capable of dynamic positioning includes one or more thruster enclosures, each thruster enclosure including: (a) one or more thruster converters configured to power respective electric thrusters, and (b) one or more energy storage units configured to power the respective electric thrusters of the one or more thruster converters in response to one or more combustion generators of the mobile offshore drilling unit being unavailable to provide electric power to the electric thrusters. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107617 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR POSTURE CONTROL TABS OF MARINE VESSEL, MARINE VESSEL, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POSTURE CONTROL TABS OF MARINE VESSEL THAT ARE CAPABLE OF ASSISTING OPERATIONS OF STEERING CONTROL - A control system for posture control tabs of a marine vessel assists operations of a steering control. The posture control tabs are mounted on a stern of a hull to move up or down to control a posture of the hull. Actuators actuate the respective posture control tabs. When a steering instruction is provided through the steering control, a processor determines the posture control tab to be actuated and controls the actuator corresponding to the posture control tab determined to be actuated so as to change the position of the determined posture control tab. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107618 | Single Butt Line Keel and Roof Beam - Embodiments are directed to an aircraft fuselage comprises two keel beams and two roof beams. Each keel beam is formed as a single component having no joints. Each keel beam comprises a first portion that is configured to define a floor of an aircraft and a second portion that is configured to define a tail section of an aircraft. The second portion is positioned at an angle relative to the first portion. Each roof beam is coupled to the second portion of a corresponding keel beam at a point remote from the first portion. Each roof beam and a corresponding keel beam are positioned along a single butt line relative to an aircraft fuselage centerline. Frame members are coupled to both keel beams and both roof beams. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107619 | FUSELAGE SECTIONS HAVING TAPERED WING RIB INTERFACES - Fuselage sections having tapered wing rib interfaces are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes a rib associated with a fuselage section, and a wing interface surface defined by the rib, where the wing interface surface is tapered relative to a longitudinal axis of the fuselage section from an aft end of the fuselage section to a fore end of the fuselage section. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107620 | RECONFIGURABLE HYBRID VTOL SYSTEM - A reconfigurable hybrid Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) vehicle includes a turntable bearing coupling a conventional wing to a fuselage. The fuselage, designed to couple to and release a cargo pod from its undercarriage, is configured to accept a high wing juncture such that the wing can rotate from a flight configuration to a transport configuration. The transport configuration aligns the wing with the fuselage sufficient to enable the hybrid VTOL vehicle to fit within a standard intermodal container or transport aircraft. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107621 | APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING AIRCRAFT WING STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS - Examples include an apparatus configured for attaching a rib of an aircraft wing to a panel of the aircraft wing, the apparatus including: an insert that is configured to be attached, via an interference fit, to a hole in the rib; a shear tie including a socket at a first end of the shear tie, where the shear tie is configured to be attached to the panel at a second end of the shear tie; a ball stud including a shaft and a ball that is opposite the shaft, where the shaft is configured to be attached to the insert and the ball is configured to be positioned within the socket; and a fastener that is configured to secure the ball within the socket, thereby attaching the ball stud to the shear tie. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107622 | SPATIALLY STAGGERED JURY STRUT SYSTEM - A strut system for a wing of an aircraft, includes a strut member extending from the wing and a first jury strut assembly associated with the wing. The first jury strut assembly includes a first jury strut, which has a first end connected to the strut member and a second jury strut, which has a first end connected to the strut member, wherein a second end of the first jury strut and a second end of the second jury strut are each connected to the wing spaced apart from one another in a direction of a chord. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107623 | ACOUSTIC NOISE SUPPRESSING DUCTED FAN PROPULSOR MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT AND TREATMENTS - A general mounting method for ducted fan propulsors is disclosed. This mounting method uses extremely slender stators that connect the duct ring to the propulsor which is mounted in the middle and drives the rotor, fan or propeller. The slender stators take the form of spokes and as such are so slender that the midspan stresses within the spokes are dominated by axial tension loads rather than the shear loads experienced by conventional stators. The spokes may have an aerodynamic shape and damping methods may be used to retard spoke vibrations and transmission of engine vibrations to the duct and force. The duct itself is also stiffened by the spoke arrangement, thereby reducing low frequency vibration modes. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107624 | SPRING-LOADED LINK - An exemplary spring-loaded link for an aircraft including a spring interposed between a first and a second rod, the spring, when compressed, urging the first rod and the second rod away from each other. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107625 | ACTIVE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER FOR HIGH SPEED ROTORCRAFT - A rotorcraft has a horizontal stabilizer movable about an axis of rotation and a horizontal stabilizer control system configured to control the horizontal stabilizer to at least one of move the rotorcraft into a minimum drag position, maintain the aircraft in a minimum drag position, efficiently achieve a maneuver, enter efficient autorotation, and maintain efficient autorotation. | 2021-04-15 |
20210107626 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN ACTUATOR SYSTEM AND AIRCRAFT USING SAME - A method of operating an under-actuated actuator system including a plurality of actuators ( | 2021-04-15 |
20210107627 | IMAGE CAPTURING METHOD - To provide an aircraft of which flight efficiency can be improved. An image capturing method according to this embodiment is a method for capturing an image of an object to be photographed by using a plurality of aircrafts including an image capturing part. The image capturing method includes a ranking step of setting up a predetermined ranking for each of the aircrafts, a control step of performing control on the basis of the ranking, and an image capturing step of moving the aircraft and using the image capturing part to capture an image of the object. According to this configuration, a plurality of aircrafts can be used to capture images of a plurality of objects to be photographed simultaneously from different angles. | 2021-04-15 |