41st week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20190308659 | DISTURBANCE FEEDFORWARD COMPENSATION FOR POSITION CONTROL IN STEERING SYSTEMS - Technical solutions are described for disturbance feedforward compensation technique for improving the disturbance rejection properties of a closed loop position control system. According to one or more embodiments, a steering system includes a position controller that generates a torque command based on an input rack-position command and a measured position command. Further, a disturbance estimator that estimates a rack force acting on a rack, and an adder generates an adjusted torque command by adding the rack force that is estimated into the torque command. The steering system further includes an actuator that positions the rack according to the adjusted torque command. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308660 | ACTUATOR FOR STEERING SYSTEM - Provided is an actuator for a steering system, which can be increased in degree of freedom for design change, regardless of a configuration change of a hydraulic power steering side. The actuator for a steering system comprises a transmission mechanism configured to transmit the rotation of a steering shaft to a steered wheel, a piston disposed in the transmission mechanism, and a pair of pressure chambers configured to generate a force acting to move the piston. The actuator for a steering system is disposed between a hydraulic power steering system, which imparts a steering force to the steered wheel along with the movement of the piston, and a steering wheel. The actuator for a steering system includes an input shaft which is rotatably and axially supported by the housing and disposed in the steering wheel side; an output shaft which is rotatably and axially supported by the housing and disposed in the hydraulic power steering system; a torsion bar connecting the input shaft and the output shaft; a motor rotor disposed around the outer periphery of the output shaft within the housing and configured to rotate integrally with the output shaft; a motor stator disposed around the outer periphery of the motor rotor within the housing; and a rotation angle detecting section disposed within the housing and configured to detect the rotation angles of the input and output shafts or a relative angle of the input and output shafts. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308661 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO REDUCE NOISE AND VIBRATION IN A HYBRID HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus to reduce noise and vibration in a hybrid hydraulic power steering system are disclosed. A method includes receiving sensor data from sensors of a vehicle and mapping the sensor data to filter coefficients. The method further includes generating a torque demand based on an input of the filter coefficients into a polynomial filter and tuning at least one of a torque assistance or a steering damping of an assisted steering system of the vehicle based on the torque demand. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308662 | STOWABLE STEERING WHEEL - A system includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions executable by the processor to determine that a steering wheel is one of engaged and disengaged with a steering based on a detected deflection of a steering torsion bar. The memory stores instructions to actuate the steering based on the determination. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308663 | TRAILER BACKUP ASSIST CURVATURE CONTROL - A vehicle has a trailer backup steering input apparatus, a trailer backup assist control module coupled to the a trailer backup steering input apparatus, and an electric power assist steering system coupled to the trailer backup assist control module and. The trailer backup steering input apparatus is configured for outputting a trailer path curvature signal approximating a desired curvature for a path of travel of a trailer towably coupled to the vehicle. The trailer backup assist control module is configured for determining vehicle steering information as a function of the trailer path curvature signal. The electric power assist steering system is configured for controlling steering of steered wheels of the vehicle as a function of the vehicle steering information. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308664 | CASCADED POSITION CONTROL ARCHITECTURE FOR STEERING SYSTEMS - Technical solutions are described for disturbance feedforward compensation technique for improving the disturbance rejection properties of a closed loop position control system using a cascaded control structure with an inner velocity and outer position control loops. According to one or more embodiments, a system includes a position controller that receives an input rack-position command, and a measured rack-position, and computes a velocity command based on a difference in the input rack-position command and the measured rack-position. The system further includes a velocity controller that receives the velocity command, and a measured motor velocity, and computes an input torque command based on a difference in the velocity command and the measured motor velocity. The system adjusts a position of a rack by generating an amount of torque corresponding to the applying the input torque command to a motor. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308665 | VEHICLE FRAME STRUCTURE - A vehicle frame structure includes a pair of side rails extending along the length of a vehicle, and outriggers coupled to the side rails, respectively, to protrude further outward in the vehicle width direction with respect to the corresponding side rails. The outrigger includes a cab mounting bracket joined to the side rail. The cab mounting bracket includes a rear end side that is inclined inward in the vehicle width direction as it goes rearward. The cab mounting bracket further includes, in the middle of the rear end, a bent portion which is bent to have a convex shape toward the front of the vehicle. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308666 | HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE HOOD - A hinge assembly for a hood of a vehicle is provided. The hinge assembly includes a body member and a hood member. The hood member is pivotally coupled with the body member through a pivot pin. The hood member or the body member partially wraps around the pivot pin such that the hood member or the body member defines a notch. The hood member or the body member is adapted to disengage from the pivot pin on application of an impact force on the hood member. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308667 | OPTIMISED WHEEL ARCH LINER - Wheel arch liner for a vehicle comprising at least a structural porous fibrous layer extending longitudinal in a curved shape with a front end and a rear end wherein the porous fibrous layer is at least partly corrugated wherein the corrugations comprises alternating grooves and ridges and wherein at least the ridges are situated at the inner side of the curve shaped porous fibrous layer and wherein the grooves and ridges extend longitudinal transversal to the longitudinal curved shape. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308668 | LAWN MOWER FENDER - A fender for a lawn mower having tire wheel assemblies that are mounted to a yoke of a swivel caster assembly, whereby the yoke pivots through 360 degrees of rotation, includes an arcuate fender body. The fender body is attached is attached to the yoke by a bracket so that it is rotatably carried by the rotating yoke. As such, the fender body is maintained at an optimal position relative to the mower tire, and thereby provides desirable deflection of lawn clippings and other debris from the various operational components provided upon the mower deck. This prevents the premature wear of such operational components, thereby decreasing down time and reducing maintenance costs of the mower. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308669 | COMPOSITE UNDERBODY STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLES - An underbody assembly for a vehicle includes a plurality of polymer-fiber composite components. The polymer-fiber composite components include a base and a first reinforcement. The base includes a first side and a second side. The base is configured to extend in a longitudinal direction between a front of the vehicle and a rear of the vehicle. The first reinforcement is coupled to the base. The first reinforcement includes a first elongated ridge and a first elongated trough. The first elongated trough is disposed adjacent to the first elongated ridge. The first elongated ridge and the first elongated trough each extend transversely between the first side of the base and the second side of the base. In various aspects, the underbody assembly consists essentially of the polymer-fiber composite components. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308670 | RAIL SYSTEM FOR A CABIN OF A VEHICLE - A rail system for a cabin of the vehicle comprises a rail with a main extension direction, a fixing element which can be fixed at various positions of the rail to hold a mounting element on the rail, and a cover device for covering the rail. The cover device has several planar cover elements arranged in continuous series extending along the rail, wherein the cover elements are each mounted so as to be pivotable between a closed state in which the respective cover element lies on the rail and an open state in which the respective cover element is removed from the rail. The fixing element has an engagement element which is configured, on displacement of the fixing element along the rail, to reach below a cover element and move the cover element from the closed state to the open state. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308671 | ADAPTABLE SEALING HOLE PLUG - A hole plug is configured to plug ( | 2019-10-10 |
20190308672 | UTILITY VEHICLE - A utility vehicle is described having front and rear passenger area, and an HVAC system provides treated air to both front and rear areas. The front area includes a tunnel extending longitudinally rearwardly, and a low profile duct extends within the tunnel to communicate treated air to the rear passenger area. The frame has been modified to mount a drive shaft carrier bearing to maximize the area under the tunnel for hose routing. The frame has been modified to maximize the ingress area for the foot of the rear passenger. The frame has been modified to better seal the vehicle when doors are utilized. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308673 | APPARATUS FOR THE MODIFICATION OF VEHICLES - A system, method, and apparatus for modifying a vehicle comprising a cab enclosure configured to interface with a vehicle, a fixed deck, configured rearward of, and, cooperating with, the vehicle cab, and an extensible deck projecting from, and cooperating with, the fixed deck. The cab enclosure further comprises at least one roof adaptor comprising at least one roof adaptor panel connected to the vehicle and a lower cab enclosure comprising at least one panel connected to the vehicle wherein the cab enclosure elements, fixed deck, and extensible deck are connected to the vehicle without permanent modification to the vehicle. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308674 | TRUCK BED EXTENSION ASSEMBLY - A truck bed extension assembly includes a first panel that is slidably positionable in a bed of a truck. An object may be positioned on the first panel for transporting the object. The first panel is positionable in a first position having the first panel being contained in the bed. The first panel is positionable in a second position has the first panel extending outwardly from a rear end to support an object that is longer than the bed. A pair of sliding units is each slidably coupled to the first panel and each of the sliding units is fastened to the bed of the pickup. Each of the sliding units facilitates the first panel to be urged between the first position and the second position while retaining the first panel in the bed of the pickup. A second panel is hingedly coupled to the first panel the second panel is positionable to be oriented perpendicular to the first panel to inhibit the object from sliding off of the first panel. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308675 | TRUCK SIDE - SKIRT - In a truck having a plate-like side guard disposed at each of the right and left side faces of a vehicle body and arranged apart from the lower face of a cargo bed, a flexible sheet having a rectangular shape is attached between the cargo bed and the side guard. The sheet has one end portion in the vertical direction secured to one of the cargo bed and the side guard, and the other end portion in the vertical direction detachably fastened to the other of the cargo bed and the side guard. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308676 | Rear spoiler device with force absorbing device to compensate a force between at least two components - The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure relates to a rear spoiler device comprising a force-absorbing device for compensating a force between at least two components ( | 2019-10-10 |
20190308677 | TRACK SUPPORT MEMBER AND ASSEMBLY - A track support member and drive assembly are disclosed. The drive assembly includes the track support member, an axle housing, driveshaft, hub, drive wheel, track drive frame, rollers and track. The driveshaft extends through the axle housing. The track support member is connected to the axle housing, and the driveshaft extends through the track support member. The hub rotates with the driveshaft, and the drive wheel. The drive frame is connected to the track support member, and the rollers are connected to the drive frame. The track is connected to the drive wheel and rollers. Rotation of the driveshaft rotates the hub and drive wheel which rotates the track about the drive wheel and rollers. The track support member can be a single integrated piece including an attachment ring for connecting to the axle housing, and undercarriage support arm(s) for connecting to the track drive frame. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308678 | Walking Mechanism - This disclosure relates to a walking mechanism comprising a walking unit and a control unit, wherein the walking unit comprises a load frame, a mandrel is fixedly arranged on the load frame in a penetrating manner, an inner shaft sleeve sleeves the mandrel, and the inner shaft sleeve can rotate around the mandrel; at least two walking and supporting components are arranged on two sides of the load frame respectively; each walking and supporting component comprises a big gear wheel, an outer shaft sleeve and a supporting seat shaft sleeve; each big gear wheel fixedly sleeves the inner shaft sleeve, and a plurality of lock pin holes are formed in each big gear wheel; each outer shaft sleeve and the corresponding big gear wheel are arranged side by side, and each outer shaft sleeve movably sleeves the inner shaft sleeve. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308679 | OVERHEAD CONVEYOR FOR CONVEYING HEAVY LOADS - An overhead conveyor for conveying heavy loads such as lorry frame components, lorry trailers or the like, the overhead conveyor having passive travelling mechanisms guided on rails for receiving the heavy load, wherein at least two passive travelling mechanisms are connected via a load-bearing crossmember to form a passive carrier, and the load-bearing crossmember is designed to receive the heavy load, extends substantially along the conveying direction, and is mounted underneath the passive travelling mechanism, and at least one stationary drive device for introducing a driving force into the passive carrier, wherein the drive device has a friction wheel-counter wheel arrangement and a contact device, the friction wheel being mounted on one side of the load-bearing crossmember in order to transmit the driving force to the load-bearing crossmember, and the counter wheel being mounted, transverse to the conveying direction, on the side of the load-bearing crossmember opposite said first side in order to transmit a transverse force to the load-bearing crossmember and/or to absorb a transverse force from the load-bearing crossmember, wherein a contact force is exerted by means of the contact device via the counter wheel and/or via the friction wheel in the direction of the load-bearing crossmember. The drive device has a preloading device designed to apply an additional preloading force to the contact device. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308680 | BICYCLE WITH COMPLIANT SEAT POST INTERFACE - A bicycle comprises front and rear wheels, a frame, a seat post, and a damping member. An upper portion of the seat post is movable relative to the frame between a first position and a second position. The damping member couples the seat post to the frame to dampen movement of the upper portion of the seat post. The damping member can be positioned at least partially in a top tube of the frame. Preferably, the seat post flexes when the upper portion of the seat post moves. The frame further includes a securing location for securing the seat post, and the securing location is a distance from the upper end of the seat tube that is at least 30% of a length of a seat tube. The seat post has a front-to-rear width, and the seat tube has a rear wall spaced from the seat post by a gap that is at least 25% of a front-to-rear width of the seat post. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308681 | Bicycle Seat Post Travel Adjustment Assembly - There is described a bicycle seat post assembly in which the travel distance of the seat post can be adjusted. The seat post assembly includes an outer tube that is configured to telescopically receive an inner tube. The inner tube is axially slidable relative to the outer tube between a retracted position and an extension position, the extension position being determined by an extension assembly in which a slider engages an upper retainer surface, thereby setting the upper limit of axial extension of the inner tube. The extension of the inner tube can be limited to an intermediary extension position that lies between the retracted and extension positions by an insertable extension stopper that is positionable under the upper retainer surface. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308682 | Saddle System and Bicycle - Provided is a saddle system and a bicycle, wherein the saddle system comprises a follower device, and the follower device is arranged on the seat rod of the bicycle for mounting the saddle. The follower device comprises a left and right rotating assembly and a left and right turnover assembly which are interconnected, wherein the left and right rotating assembly is rotated leftward or rightward with respect to the left and right turnover assembly, so that the saddle rotates leftward or rightward with respect to the seat rod. The left and right turnover assembly is turned over leftward or rightward with respect to the left and right rotating assembly to make the saddle is turned over leftward or rightward with respect to the seat rod. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308683 | BIKE SADDLE INCORPORATING WITH BIO-GEL STRUCTURE - A cushion incorporating a bio-gel structure includes a foam material layer and a surface layer set on and covering a surface of the foam material layer. A plurality of spaced through holes is formed in the foam material layer. A bio-gel layer is formed on an undersurface of the foam material layer. A plurality of bio-gel blocks are respectively filled in the through holes of the foam material layer. Each of the bio-gel blocks has a top end in contact with an underside of the surface layer and a bottom end integrally connected with the bio-gel layer. The bio-gel layer provides a rider with comfortable riding experience and also achieves an antibacterial effect. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308684 | Closure Device for Connecting a Container e.g. to a Bicycle - A closure device for connecting a container to a frame of a vehicle, in particular of a two-wheeler or a three-wheeler, includes a first closure part which is to be arranged on the frame and comprises a first magnet element and a second closure part which is assigned to the container and comprises a second magnet element. The second closure part is positionable on the first closure part in a closing direction and is latched mechanically with the first closure part in a closed position. The second closure part is releasably connectable to the container. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308685 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An electric self-balancing vehicle including a top cover, a bottom cover, an inner cover, a rotating mechanism, two wheels, two hub motors, a plurality of sensors, a power supply, and a controller is described herein. The top cover includes a first top cover and a second top cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The bottom cover is fixed to the top cover and includes a first bottom cover and a second bottom cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The inner cover is fixed between the top cover and the bottom cover and includes a first inner cover and a second inner cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The rotating mechanism is fixed between the first inner cover and the second inner cover. The two wheels are rotatably fixed at two sides of the inner cover, respectively. The two hub motors are fixed in the two wheels, respectively. The plurality of sensors is disposed between the bottom cover and the inner cover, respectively. The power supply is fixed between the first bottom cover and the first inner cover. The controller is fixed between the second bottom cover and the second inner cover, the controller is electrically connected with the plurality of sensors, the power supply, and the hub motors, and the controller controls the hub motors to drive the corresponding wheels to rotate according to sensing signals transmitted by the sensors. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308686 | Combined Torque, Direction, and Cadence Sensing System for Electric Bicycles - A unitary system for an electric-assist bicycle generates signals indicative of power input to a drive system of the bicycle when a rider pedals the bicycle, considering torque applied by the rider, as well as the cadence or speed of the rider's pedaling. Direction of pedaling is also measured using the system. The system utilizes fixed, hard-wired, contactless electronics, namely first and second inductance coils that are non-equally-spaced circumferentially around a first axis, and which generate a first electrical signal indicative of torque based on lateral movement of a conductive or otherwise magnetically permeable rotatable member relative to the coils, and which generate second and third electrical signals indicative of pedaling cadence and direction based on eccentric relative rotational movement of the conductive or otherwise magnetically permeable rotatable member relative to the first and second inductance coils. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308687 | BICYCLE OPERATION DEVICE - A bicycle operation device includes a clamp, an operation unit and a wireless communicator. The clamp is attachable to a handlebar of a bicycle. The operation unit includes a housing having an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion. The upper housing portion is located above the lower housing portion in a state in which the bicycle operation device is attached to the handlebar. The wireless communicator is configured to communicate with a bicycle component. The wireless communicator is provided on the upper housing portion. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308688 | ADJUSTABLE BICYCLE SUSPENSION - A bicycle assembly can include a bicycle frame having a main frame and a sub-frame, and a shock absorber assembly. The shock absorber assembly can comprise a shock absorber and an extension body. The sub-frame can rotate in relation to the main frame and the shock absorber assembly can be used to regulate that relationship. An eccentric insert positioned functionally between the shock absorber and extension body can be used to modify the overall length of the shock absorber assembly to beneficially alter the geometry of the bicycle frame. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308689 | HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE COMPONENT - A human-powered vehicle component includes a crankshaft including a rotational center axis and a first coupling portion that allows a crank arm to be coupled and a transmission provided on the crankshaft and including a second coupling portion that allows a sprocket to be coupled. The first coupling portion includes a first positioning portion that determines a first predetermined relative phase position of the crank arm with respect to the crankshaft in a circumferential direction about the rotational center axis. The second coupling portion includes a second positioning portion that determines a second predetermined relative phase position of the sprocket with respect to the crankshaft in the circumferential direction about the rotational center axis. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308690 | HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A human-powered vehicle control device includes a controller that controls a motor assisting propulsion of a human-powered vehicle. The controller controls the motor in a first control state in which an assist force produced by the motor becomes less than or equal to a first predetermined value in a case in which an inclination angle related to the human-powered vehicle is greater than or equal to a first predetermined angle and a request for operating a transmission provided on the human-powered vehicle is received. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308691 | BICYCLE ELECTRIC COMPONENT - A bicycle electric component comprises a wireless communicator, a power source, and a switcher. The wireless communicator is configured to receive a wireless signal. The power source is configured to supply a first electric power to the wireless communicator. The switcher is configured to change an electric connection state between the wireless communicator and the power source. The switcher includes an electric generator configured to generate a second electric power by an external input to a bicycle. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308692 | ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM AND WHEEL DRIVE - The present disclosure describes a gearshift mechanism for adjusting a gear ratio between a traction means, such as a chain, and a multi-sprocket gear set which can be rotated around an axle. The gearshift mechanism is configured to move the traction means in relation to the sprockets, such that an adjustment element is moved into the rolling motion of the traction means, thereby causing movement off of one sprocket and movement onto another sprocket. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308693 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FUEL SAVINGS AND SAFE OPERATION OF MARINE STRUCTURE - A system for monitoring a physical change of a marine structure includes a complex optical measuring instrument configured to detect a behavior and structural change of the marine structure by using at least one optical sensor by means of optical fiber Bragg grating. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308694 | SUSPENSION OF TURRET BEARING UNITS - A suspension of axial turret bearing units in a turret bearing comprises a rail support structure mounted on a turret bearing support structure, a circular rail mounted on the rail support structure, a plurality of axial bearing units running on rail, a shaft for each axial bearing unit with the bearing unit attached to the outer end of the shaft, and an inner support structure for supporting the inner end of each shaft. The suspension further comprises an outer shaft suspension close to each bearing unit, comprising a collar with an inner width similar to the width of the shaft and an inner height higher than the height of the shaft, a transitional section connected to the collar, a plate section connected to the transitional section and fastened to a bearing support structure on the turret, wherein the plate section spreads applied loads on the structure. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308695 | APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR AQUATIC TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND DISTRIBUTION - An aquatic transportation, storage, and distribution system, including one or more storage containers and a guide structure. The storage container is capable of retaining one or more items therein and is configured to selectively vary the buoyancy thereof to urge the storage container to float up or sink down within an aquatic environment. The guide structure is supported at least partially within the aquatic environment and includes at least one non-horizontal segment. The storage container is configured to interact with the at least one segment as the storage container is urged to float up or sink within the aquatic environment such that the storage container is moved along the guide structure and is routed to a specified extraction point for retrieval from the aquatic environment. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308696 | PROPELLING MODULE AND SURFING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed are a propelling module and a surfing apparatus having the same. The propelling module includes a module housing, a rotating device, a transmission shaft and a propeller; wherein the module housing is provided with a sealed chamber, the propeller is arranged outside the sealed chamber, the rotating device is arranged inside the sealed chamber, one end of the transmission shaft is connected to the rotating device, the other end of the transmission shaft penetrates through a side wall of the sealed chamber and extends to the exterior of the sealed chamber, and is connected to the propeller; the module housing is provided with a power connection member, and the rotating device is electrically connected to the power connection member, and is configured to be electrically connected to an external device via the power connection member; and the module housing is further provided with a water passage, and the propeller is arranged in the water passage. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308697 | SHORT HYDRODYNAMIC DESIGNED WATER SKI - A compact water ski having a top surface, a bottom surface and a rocker with an overall length of less than 36 inches and a means to secure a foot to the top surface. The ski can be with or without a fin. The bottom surface of the water ski can be decorated with strakes and/or channels to allow for greater maneuverability and stability. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308698 | MODULAR INFLATABLE AND PLATFORM DOCKING STATIONS AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREFOR - An inflatable water-based motorised device docking station is described. The inflatable water-based motorised device docking station includes an inflatable tube configurable to form an open ended area to receive a water-based motorised device; a floor area coupled to a portion of the inflatable tube; and a ballast bag with dump attached to the floor area and configured to stabilise the inflatable water-based motorised device docking station. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308699 | SELF-ORIENTING RAFT - The present disclosure provides a self-orienting raft system. The self-orienting raft system may comprise a base comprising a first side and a second side opposite the first side, a first tube wall coupled to the first side of the base, a charged cylinder coupled to a second side of the base, and an anchor coupled to a second side of the base. The charged cylinder and the anchor may be coupled to the second side of the base proximate to a geometric center of the base when the self-orienting raft system is in an inflated configuration. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308700 | SALVAGE SUIT FOR SHIPWRECKS WITH HIGH FUNCTIONALITY AND INSULATION - This suit ( | 2019-10-10 |
20190308701 | Bobbin for Automatic Inflator - A bobbin assembly for an automatic inflator including a generally cylindrical wall, a plurality of arms positioned in a ring centered about and parallel to a longitudinal axis of the bobbin, each arm being pivotably connected to a rim of the cylindrical wall by a living hinge, at least one of the arms including a radial seat extending toward the longitudinal axis of the bobbin to form an annular seat having a diameter to retain a head of a spring-loaded actuator pin of the automatic inflator to hold the spring-loaded actuator pin in a “cocked” position, a toroidal pill positioned between a lumen of the cylindrical wall and the ringed arms to retain the arms in position centered about and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bobbin such that the annular seat maintains the diameter to retain the head of the spring-loaded actuator pin, thereby holding the spring-loaded actuator pin in the “cocked” position and a web interconnecting at least one of adjacent pairs of the arms allowing the paired arms to pivot outwardly via their respective living hinges in unison. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308702 | RIBOSOMAL PROTEIN L40 (RPL40) NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES THAT CONFER RESISTANCE TO COLEOPTERAN AND HEMIPTERAN PESTS - This disclosure concerns nucleic acid molecules and methods of use thereof for control of coleopteran and/or hemipteran pests through RNA interference-mediated inhibition of target coding and transcribed non-coding sequences in coleopteran and/or hemipteran pests. The disclosure also concerns methods for making transgenic plants that express nucleic acid molecules useful for the control of coleopteran and/or hemipteran pests, and the plant cells and plants obtained thereby. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308703 | WATER RESCUE SYSTEM - A water rescue system comprising at least a tubular element connectable to crafts, wherein the tubular element comprises a housing for an inflatable boat. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308704 | UNDERWATER BREATHING AND MOTION APPARATUS - An improved underwater breathing and motion system is disclosed. The improved underwater breathing and motion system may include an air inlet for receiving air from a surface of the water, a system for assisting a diver with motion, and an insulated casing for housing various elements which include an air filtration unit for filtering the air received from the surface, a compressor for compressing the filtered air, a storage unit for storing the compressed air, and a regulator for regulating a pressure of the compressed air when the compressed air is transmitted to a mouthpiece for breathing by a diver. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308705 | LAUNCH PLATFORM FOR AN UNMANNED VEHICLE - A carrier vehicle carries an unmanned subsea vehicle along an elongate body from a topside location to a subsea location. The carrier vehicle comprises a support structure configured to carry the unmanned subsea vehicle, and a translation mechanism comprising gripper arms connected to the support structure for causing the carrier vehicle to translate along the elongate body using a hand¬over-hand action. The carrier vehicle can carry the subsea vehicle through a region of turbulence, such as a splash zone. This removes the need for special launch equipment to be installed on the platform to use the subsea vehicle. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308706 | HITCHING DEVICE - The invention concerns a boat ( | 2019-10-10 |
20190308707 | PADDLEBOARD KIT - The invention involves a paddleboard kit for converting any water sports board such as a surfboard into a paddleboard. An oar support assembly, typically secures oars with pivotal paddles to the board; facilitating rowing exercises that may be practiced while kneeling or standing. During use, the pivotable paddles pivot in such a way that the blade portion holds a steady position in relation to a shaft portion on the power stroke, whilst being free to fold in the opposite sense on the idle stroke when each stroke is executed as a substantially axial thrust of the shaft. The oar support assembly secures the pair of oars and is itself secured to the board by way of board couplers adjustably coupled to a portion of a strap that tightens to snuggly wrap around the board. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308708 | PADDLEBOARD KIT - The invention involves a paddleboard kit for converting any water sports board such as a surfboard into a paddleboard. An oar support assembly, typically secures oars with pivotal paddles to the board; facilitating rowing exercises that may be practiced while kneeling or standing. During use, the pivotable paddles pivot in such a way that the blade portion holds a steady position in relation to a shaft portion on the power stroke, whilst being free to fold in the opposite sense on the idle stroke when each stroke is executed as a substantially axial thrust of the shaft. The oar support assembly secures the pair of oars and is itself secured to the board by way of board couplers adjustably coupled to a portion of a strap that tightens to snuggly wrap around the board. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308709 | PERSONAL WATERCRAFT - A personal watercraft includes a floatation member, a thrust assembly, a steering assembly, and a braking assembly. The assemblies may be actuated either mechanically or electrically. The thrust assembly is human powered, solar powered, or electric powered. The thrust, steering, and braking assemblies can be added after-market to an existing stand-up paddle board (SUP), or built into one or a plurality of SUPs during initial manufacturing. When the thrust assembly is human powered, it is leg or arm powered. When the thrust assembly is leg powered, the legs can move backward and forward in a sliding motion, up and down in a stomping fashion, or move in a loop trajectory. When the thrust assembly is arm powered, the arms can move forward/backward together or separately. The thrust assembly includes one or a plurality of paddles or flippers that are positioned to the side or under the SUP. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308710 | Locking device of actuation stroke of marine vessel control system - A directional control system of a marine vessel includes a steering control member manually operated by a user and operationally connected to a direction-variation member acting on or in the water, such as at least one rudder blade or at least one outboard engine, the direction-variation member having an angular position that is controlled by the steering control member; and a locking system locking the free variation of the angular position of the direction-variation member, which can be activated and deactivated to allow the variation of angular position and carry out a directional change, the locking system including a hydraulic cylinder having a piston dividing the cylinder into two chambers, which are connected by a bypass circuit that can be opened and closed by a switching member. According to the invention, the fluid in the hydraulic circuit is a magnetorheological fluid, and a magnetic field generator, which can be activated and deactivated by the switching member, is combined with the bypass circuit, the magnetorheological fluid changing viscosity depending on the generated magnetic field, switching from a fluid condition to a substantially solid condition or viscosity that prevents flow in the bypass circuit. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308711 | WATER LEAD-THROUGH MODULE AND METHOD OF ARRANGING A WATER LEAD-THROUGH TO A HULL OF A MARINE VESSEL - A water lead-through module is disclosed for discharging water into the sea through a hull of a marine vessel provided with a flow tube having a first end and a second end. The flow tube is of first grade steel, having an attachment flange part at the first end of the flow tube, and an outlet flange part at the second end of the flow tube extending radially outwards. A planar transition plate of a second grade steel has an outer periphery and includes an opening defining an inner periphery which conforms with an outer periphery of the outlet flange part, and wherein the transition plate is arranged axially flush with, rigidly connected to, by welding, the outlet flange part of the flow tube. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308712 | BOAT - A first sensor detects first environment information indicating a shape of a shore arrival location and a positional relationship between the shore arrival location and a boat body. A second sensor, different from the first sensor, detects second environment information indicating the shape of the shore arrival location and the positional relationship between the shore arrival location and the boat body. A controller is communicatively connected to the first sensor and the second sensor. When the distance from the boat body to the shore arrival location is greater than a predetermined distance threshold, the controller generates, based on the first environment information, an instruction signal to control a propulsion device to as to cause the boat body to arrive at the shore arrival location. When the distance from the boat body to the shore arrival location is equal to or less than the distance threshold, the controller generates an instruction signal based on the second environment information. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308713 | BOAT AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SAME - A sensor that detects a shape of a surrounding environment of a boat and a positional relationship between the surrounding environment and the boat body outputs environment information indicating the shape of the surrounding environment and the positional relationship. A display displays an environment map indicating the surrounding environment. An input accepts an input of a shore arrival target position of the boat body on the environment map and outputs target position information indicating the shore arrival target position. A controller receives the environment information and the target position information, determines a possible shore arrival space of the boat body in the surrounding environment based on the environment information, and corrects the shore arrival target position based on the possible shore arrival space. The controller generates an instruction signal to control a propulsion device so as to cause the boat body to arrive at the shore at the corrected shore arrival target position. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308714 | AIRCRAFT COMPRESSION RELIEF ROD - A tension-only member for a truss structure and a method of operating a vehicle with tension-only members is provided. Tension-only members readily deform when a compressive load is applied. The tension-only members may be a leaf spring, a strap, a cable, or a rope between two connector ends. The tension-only members are placed diagonally in a truss such that the tension-only members support a load applied in one direction but deflect when a load is applied in an opposite direction. A truss structure with such tension-only members can be flexible to enable a vehicle frame to which it is attached to flex. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308715 | AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE WITH COMPOSITE PRE-FORM - A wide-body aircraft is disclosed with a fuselage section that includes a set of side-by-side fuselage lobes having a fuselage skin. A first woven composite preform positioned at a first intersection of the set of side-by-side fuselage lobes located at a first cusp of the side-by-side fuselage lobes. A second woven composite preform positioned at a second intersection of the set of side-by-side fuselage lobes located at a second cusp of the side-by-side fuselage lobes. Each of the first and second woven composite preforms are configured to receive a structural component, such that each of the first and second woven composite preforms accommodates vertical load imparted through the structural component. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308716 | JOINT FOR A METAL AIRPLANE SKIN USING METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE - A joint for a metallic skin structure includes a first end portion of the metallic skin structure and a second end portion of the metallic skin structure, wherein the first end portion and the second end portion of the metallic skin structure are secured together along a line of securement. The joint further includes at least one reinforcing fiber embedded within at least one of the first end portion of the metallic skin structure or the second end portion of the metallic skin structure extends orthogonal relative to the line of securement. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308717 | TEMPORARILY-INSTALLED AIRCRAFT OBSERVER DOOR PLUG, CHAIR, SONOTUBE EJECTION AND CONTROL SYSTEM - In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a collapsible workstation assembly to be used in a temporarily-mounted control system of an aircraft. The collapsible workstation assembly is mounted to a floor of the aircraft via one or more mounting plates and one or more adaptive floor plates. The collapsible workstation assembly includes a number of modules for display and user controls. Each of the modules are connected via hinges and hinge locks to be moved between a deployed position for use and a stowed position when not in use. The collapsible workstation assembly is further connected to an observer chair assembly and a temporary door plug. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308718 | HYDRAULIC POWER DRIVE UNIT - A hydraulic power drive unit (PDU) for a transmission system includes a hydraulic motor for converting hydraulic pressure into torque and rotation; a hydraulic brake system for applying a braking force to the hydraulic motor to prevent rotation of the hydraulic motor, wherein the hydraulic brake system is biased to apply the braking force to the hydraulic motor to prevent rotation of the hydraulic motor, and configured to remove the braking force in response to a supply of hydraulic fluid; and a hydraulic circuit for supplying a flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic motor to pressurise and thereby operate the hydraulic motor and for supplying hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic brake system to pressurise the hydraulic brake system and thereby remove the braking force; wherein the hydraulic circuit comprises a brake supply line for supplying the hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic brake system. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308719 | DISTRIBUTED TRAILING EDGE WING FLAP SYSTEMS - Distributed trailing edge wing flap systems are described. An example wing flap system for an aircraft includes a flap, a first actuator, a second actuator, and a shaft. The flap is movable between a deployed position and a retracted position relative to a fixed trailing edge of a wing of the aircraft. The first actuator is to move the flap relative to the fixed trailing edge. The first actuator is actuatable via pressurized hydraulic fluid to be supplied from a hydraulic system of the aircraft to the first actuator via a hydraulic module operatively coupled to the first actuator. The second actuator is to move the flap relative to the fixed trailing edge. The second actuator is actuatable via an electric motor of the second actuator connected to a first electrical system of the aircraft. The shaft operatively couples the first actuator to the second actuator. The first and second actuators are actuatable via the shaft. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308720 | "UMBRELLA-FOLDING" AIRCRAFT UNDERCARRIAGE - An aircraft undercarriage carrying at least two wheels ( | 2019-10-10 |
20190308721 | INTEGRATED SMART SENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Rotary motion sensing systems are well-suited for integration in a bearing system of a rotary aircraft to provide information about the operational state of the rotor blades of the aircraft. In some embodiments, sensors are positioned on lateral sides of an elastomeric bearing system and output signals which may be processed to calculate one or more rotor blade operational states. The operational states include, for example, flap angle, lead-lag angle, and pitch angle. In other embodiments, sensors may be distributed along at least a portion of the length of a rotor blade to detect deflection of the rotor blade or its impact with another object. The operational state of the rotor blades may be transmitted to the pilot and/or the flight control computer of the aircraft in order for corrective action to be taken and/or may be stored within a control box for later review. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308722 | TAIL ROTOR HOUSING - Systems and methods include providing an aircraft with a tail rotor system having a tail rotor housing that forms a cambered airfoil between an upper cambered surface and an lower cambered surface of the tail rotor housing. The cambered airfoil design of the tail rotor housing is capable of providing sufficient lifting force of an aircraft to offload the tail rotor during forward flight, thereby eliminating the need for a traditional vertical stabilizer or fin. The tail rotor blades of the tail rotor system are disposed within an aperture in the tail rotor housing, which minimizes or preferably eliminates exposure of the tail rotor blades to edgewise airflow typically encountered during forward flight, thereby allowing rigid rotor hubs, both in-plane and out-of-plane, to be used in the tail rotor system while also reducing noise output of the tail rotor system. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308723 | FLYING VEHICLE THRUST DEVICE - A flying vehicle including powering a plurality of vertical thrustors, said vertical thrustors coupled to an airframe and positioned to provide thrust in substantially one direction. Also, powering a plurality of horizontal thrustors, said horizontal thrustors disposed to provide thrust in a direction substantially orthogonal to the thrust of the vertical thrustors, and adjusting the angle of attack from a wing, said wing adjustable in both a horizontal and vertical direction. The vertical or horizontal thrustors include electrically driven rotor which includes a series of blades mounted around the rotor. The rotor and blades are positioned inside an input nozzle with a tapered inlet. The blades are positioned near the narrowest portion of the input nozzle. Multiple layers of blades may be employed to achieve a desired thrust including stacked blades with varying blade pitch. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308724 | Enclosure For An Unmanned Aerial System - An enclosure for a UAS includes a housing having a base and a plurality of sidewalls coupled to the base, a motive apparatus coupled to the housing, a platform coupled to the motive apparatus, and a plurality of lids pivotably coupled to the sidewalls and the platform. The platform and the plurality of lids move collectively under control of the motive apparatus (e.g., a linear actuator). Driving the motive apparatus in a first direction causes the platform to raise from a stowed position toward a deployed position and causes each of the plurality of lids to pivot from a closed position toward an open position. Conversely, driving the motive apparatus in a second direction opposite the first direction causes the platform to lower from the deployed position toward the stowed position and causes each of the plurality of lids to pivot from the open position toward the closed position. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308725 | RAPIDLY RECONFIGURABLE PALLETIZED MISSION EQUIPMENT MOUNTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Rapidly reconfigurable palletized mission equipment mounting systems and methods employ a plurality of tracks or rails installed in an aircraft fuselage. Mission equipment is secured on a pallet. The pallet is a rapidly reconfigurable mission equipment mounting pallet body defining a plurality of orifices sized to accept releasable anchor hardware, positioned to align with the tracks or rails installed in the aircraft and readily releasable anchors disposed in the orifices and configured to rapidly mount to, and rapidly dismount from, the tracks or rails. The pallet with the mission package(s) secured thereto is transferred into the aircraft and mounted the pallet in the aircraft on the tracks or rails, via the readily releasable anchors, for rapidly dismounting from the tracks or rails. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308726 | OVERHEAD BIN MODULAR PANEL - A modular panel system for attachment to an overhead stowage bin including an elongate bracket, a plurality of spacers, and at least one panel removably attached to the plurality of spacers without requiring tools to facilitate panel interchangeability independent of stowage bin structure. The at least one panel can be marked with, for example, branding, cabin class designation, advertising or wayfinding. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308727 | Galley Monument For An Aircraft And Aircraft - A galley monument for an aircraft has a number of compartment walls and a functional wall, which has a receiving recess extending in the direction of the depth, wherein the compartment walls and the functional wall together define at least one slide-in compartment of the galley monument. The galley monument also has a display arrangement with a display device, wherein the display arrangement can be stowed in the receiving recess in a stowage position, in which the display device is at least partially accommodated in the receiving recess. Also described is an aircraft which has at least one such galley monument. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308728 | Multi-Mode Transformable Monuments for Aircraft Doorway Spaces - Transformable monuments may be positioned proximate to aircraft exit doors to utilize the doorway spaces as temporary workspaces for cabin crew or destination spaces for passengers once cruising altitude is achieved. A transformable monument includes transforming portions that extend or pivot into an aircraft cross-aisle upon actuation of an exterior latch by either hand. The transforming portions extend or pivot into horizontal surfaces for crew or passenger use while protecting the exit doors from unauthorized access by passengers inflight. Transforming portions of a single monument may extend partially or fully across the cross-aisle, or a system of two transformable monuments on either side of the exit door may collectively define the temporary space. The upper and middle sections of the monument may include additional storage or self-service compartments for providing refreshments or other amenities to passengers. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308729 | Galley Monument For An Aircraft - A galley monument for an aircraft has a plurality of walls which define at least one slide-in compartment of the galley monument, and a display device which is coupled pivotably to one of the walls by an articulation device, wherein that wall to which the display device is coupled has a receiving recess into which the display device can be pivoted into a stowage position. Furthermore, an aircraft is described which has at least one such galley monument. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308730 | AIRCRAFT PASSENGER SEATING UNIT AND PASSENGER SEATING ARRANGEMENT - An aircraft passenger seating unit and aircraft seating arrangements including seating units, each seating unit configured as a window-facing seating unit or as an aisle-facing seating unit. Each individual seating unit including first and second laterally adjacent seats mounted on a common platform and oriented at an angle to a longitudinal aircraft axis. A forwardmost point of each of the first and second seats, when in an upright sitting position, resides along a plane common to both the first and second passenger seats perpendicular to the longitudinal aircraft axis to allow longitudinal alignment of rows and increased seating density. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308731 | AIRCRAFT PASSENGER SEATING UNIT AND PASSENGER SEATING ARRANGEMENT - A layout of passenger seats in an aircraft cabin including a first passenger seat positioned in a forward-facing direction and parallel to an aircraft longitudinal axis, and a second passenger seat positioned to one side of the first passenger seat, in a forward-facing direction, and at an angle with respect to the aircraft longitudinal axis, wherein the second passenger seat is angled toward the first passenger seat. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308732 | AIRCRAFT SEAT - An aircraft seat ( | 2019-10-10 |
20190308733 | VEHICULAR SEATING SUITE CONFIGURATION - A vehicular seating suite configuration may include a plurality of vertically stacked seating suites configured to be positioned within a vehicle. Each seating suite may include an elongated generally horizontal seating surface angled away from a longitudinal axis of a vehicle and a generally vertical backrest portion adjacent to a proximal end of the elongated generally horizontal seating surface. The elongated generally horizontal seating surface and the generally vertical backrest portion may be configured to accommodate a person in a sitting position and the elongated generally horizontal seating surface may be configured to accommodate a person in a lying position. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308734 | DIVIDER SCREEN ASSEMBLY - The present invention provides a divider screen assembly for an aircraft seating arrangement, the divider screen assembly comprising a divider screen moveable between a lower height in a stowed configuration, and an upper height in a deployed configuration, a first actuation mechanism being actuable to allow movement of the divider screen between the upper height and an intermediate height in between the upper height and the lower height, a second actuation mechanism being actuable to allow movement of the divider screen between the intermediate height and the lower height, wherein the second actuation mechanism is actuable only when the screen has been lowered to the intermediate height. The present invention also provides an aircraft accommodation arrangement, a method of stowing a divider screen and a method of deploying a divider screen. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308735 | MOVABLE OTTOMAN FOR AN AIRCRAFT SEAT - An ottoman for an aircraft seat includes a guide assembly, a foot platform, and an actuator assembly. The guide assembly is configured to couple to a frame of the aircraft seat. The guide assembly includes a guide and a slide that is translatable along the guide. The foot platform is coupled to the slide. The actuator assembly is configured to selectively translate the slide along the guide to reposition the foot platform between a stowed position and a deployed position. The actuator assembly includes an actuator and an arm. The arm defines a first interface coupled to the slide and a second interface coupled to the actuator. Engagement of the actuator causes the arm to pivot and move the slide along the guide. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308736 | Fastening System For Passenger Seats In A Cabin Of A Vehicle - A fastening system for passenger seats in a vehicle cabin has two or more guide rails to be integrated into or onto a cabin floor, and a plurality of slides, to be brought into engagement with the guide rails and having a flange for connection to a passenger seat to retain the passenger seat on a guide rail. Each guide rail has a profile cross section, perpendicularly to a main axis of extent (x), having a base region, a supporting region and an undercut situated therebetween. Each slide has a cavity, of complementary design with the profile cross section, and a necked region, to be brought into engagement with the undercut, thus enabling the supporting region to be enclosed by the cavity of the slide. Each slide has a rotatably mounted roller projecting into the necked region and can be brought into surface contact with a guide rail surface. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308737 | AIRCRAFT ENGINE NACELLE PROVIDED WITH AN ICING PROTECTION SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED PROTECTION METHOD - An aircraft engine nacelle comprising an icing protection system and an icing protection method for such an aircraft engine nacelle. The aircraft engine nacelle comprises an air inlet comprising a lip, a tubular air inlet piece and an icing protection system. The icing protection system comprises an icing prevention means powered continuously by a first electrical energy source and wholly or partly covering the lip, a de-icing means powered by a second electrical energy source covering the tubular air inlet piece and a controller configured to acquire a current total air temperature value, and control the second electrical energy source as a function of the current total air temperature value. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308738 | DOOR FOR A TILTROTOR PROPROTOR PYLON - An embodiment of the present invention provides a blocking door that is pivotally disposed on a fixed nacelle of a tiltrotor aircraft for pivoting between a stowed position when a proprotor pylon is in the substantially horizontal position and a protective blocking position in front of the proprotor pylon when the proprotor pylon is positioned in the non-horizontal position. In other aspects, there is provided a blocking door and a method of reducing infrared and/or radar signatures of rotorcraft with a rotatable proprotor. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308739 | DEVICE PROVIDING PIVOTING CONNECTION BETWEEN AT LEAST TWO COMPONENTS, AIRCRAFT COMPRISING A COWL EQUIPPED WITH THIS PIVOTING-CONNECTION DEVICE - A pivoting-connection device connecting at least two components and comprising a clevis having first and second branches, an arm positioned between the first and second branches of the clevis, a cylindrical pin connecting the clevis and the arm, at least one guide ring which has a flange configured to bear against an interior face of the first branch, an immobilizing system configured to occupy a free state and a blocked state in which the cylindrical pin and the guide ring are immobilized with respect to one another in the longitudinal direction, in both senses of that direction, and a blocking system configured to occupy an unfitted state and a blocked state in which the blocking system is in contact with the exterior face of the first branch. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308740 | CATALYST DECAY MONITORING OF CATALYTIC INERTING SYSTEM - A fuel tank inerting system includes a primary catalytic reactor comprising an inlet, an outlet, a reactive flow path between the inlet and the outlet, and a catalyst on the reactive flow path. The catalytic reactor is arranged to receive fuel from the fuel tank and air from an air source that are mixed to form a combined flow, and to react the combined flow along the reactive flow path to generate an inert gas. The system also includes an input sensor that measures a property of the combined flow before it enters the primary catalytic reactor and an output sensor that measures the property of the combined flow after it exits the primary catalytic reactor. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308741 | MICRO-AUXILIARY POWER UNITS - A micro-auxiliary power unit for supplying electric power to a vehicle includes a thermal resistant enclosure having an intake duct for receiving air, and a source of fuel. A fuel valve is fluidly coupled from the enclosure, and the fuel valve is movable between an opened position and a closed position. The micro-auxiliary power unit includes a Wankel engine to drive an output shaft and a starter-generator coupled to the output shaft to generate electric power. The micro-auxiliary power unit includes a system that has at least one sensor disposed within the enclosure that observes a condition of the enclosure and generates sensor signals, and a controller having a processor that receives the sensor signals, determines the presence of a thermal event within the enclosure and based on the determination, outputs one or more control signals to the fuel valve to move the fuel valve to the closed position. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308742 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APU OIL LEVEL INDICATION - An auxiliary power unit (APU) oil quantity indication system and method provides a stable and accurate oil quantity indication during startup, mission duration and shutdown. The system determines a gulp value at various stages of operation, which is combined with a raw oil quantity indication to provide an indicated oil quantity. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308743 | Cockpit Pressurization and Oxygen Warning System - A cockpit pressurization and oxygen warning system includes a cabin pressure input and an aircraft pressure input. A pilot interface includes a first visual indicator having a first recognizable characteristic disposed in a first position that is made visually perceptible when a first signal is asserted and a second visual indicator having a second recognizable characteristic esthetically different from the first recognizable characteristic and disposed in a second position different from the first position that is made visually perceptible when a second signal is asserted. A control circuit that is responsive to the cabin pressure input and the aircraft pressure input determines an acceptable range for the cabin altitude that corresponds to the aircraft altitude. The control circuit asserts the first signal when the cabin altitude is within the acceptable range and asserts the second signal when the cabin altitude is not within the acceptable range. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308744 | Monitoring System For The Cabin Of An Aircraft, Data Distribution Apparatus And Aircraft - A monitoring system for an aircraft cabin has a main computing unit, a galley operator control apparatus and a physically separate data distribution apparatus, having a first computing unit and a second computing unit, which is autonomous in respect of the latter, and connected via an interface circuit for data interchange. The first computing unit is set up to take a cabin output signal received from the main computing unit for providing an operating signal for operating a cabin function. The second computing unit is set up to take a control command received from a galley operator control apparatus display device as a basis for providing a switching signal prompting a power control device to switch an electrical load on or off, set up to take a cabin output signal received from the first computing unit for providing a display signal to reproduce information on the display device. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308745 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING MISSION OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE ON BASIS OF USER POSITION - The present invention provides a method of controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle by a system for controlling a mission of the unmanned aerial vehicle on the basis of a user position. Herein the method includes acquiring information related to a position of the terminal; performing authentication for the unmanned aerial vehicle on the basis of the information related to the position of the terminal; and, when the authentication is completed, transmitting the information related to the position of the terminal to the unmanned aerial vehicle. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308746 | Detecting When A Robotic Vehicle Is Stolen - Various methods enable a processor of a robotic vehicle to determine when the robotic vehicle has been stolen so that a self-recovery operation may be performed. Determining whether the robotic vehicle has been stolen may include evaluating, by a processor of the robotic vehicle, unauthorized use indicia, and determining that the robotic vehicle is stolen in response to determining that unauthorized use indicia exceed a threshold. Evaluating unauthorized use indicia may include determining whether an Integrated Circuit Card Identifier of a Subscriber Identify Module matches a stored value, determining whether a paired controller is different from a usual controller, determining whether the operator's skill has changed, and evaluating one or more trust factors that are observable features of normal operation. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308747 | TAPE ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR AIRCRAFT ARRESTING SYSTEMS - Embodiments relate to aircraft arresting systems that use a net or a cable that extends across a section of a runway. Ends of the net or cable are secured to an elongated tape, which is secured to and forms a part of an energy absorbing brake system. The elongated tape is secured around a tape reel and is allowed to reel out (or “pay out”) once the aircraft is engaged. Described is a system for adjusting the height of the tape such that its elevation can be altered between the point at which it leaves the energy absorbing brake system and when it reaches the aircraft runway. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308748 | SYSTEM FOR DETACHABLY COUPLING AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE WITHIN A LAUNCH TUBE - An unmanned aerial vehicle launch tube that has a tube, a sabot disposed in an interior of said tube, said sabot having a first clasp tab, and a clasp detachably coupled to said first clasp tab and contacting an inner circumferential wall of said tube so that said clasp is rotationally constrained by the inner circumferential wall and said first clasp tab. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308749 | SYSTEM FOR TOWING AN AIRCRAFT, COMPRISING AN IMPROVED DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT - To avoid the intervention of an operator on a direction control device with which an aircraft towing system is equipped, this system comprises a first towing sling comprising a front end connected to a towing vehicle, and a rear end connected to a first main landing gear, a second towing sling comprising a front end connected to the vehicle, and a rear end connected to a second main landing gear. The direction control device is connected to a front landing gear, and arranged between the first and second slings. The direction control device comprising a lateral direction control member having a first lateral end mounted on the first sling, and a second lateral end mounted on the second sling. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308750 | HOOK SYSTEM - A hook system has a mount that includes a first sidewall comprising a concave profile on a longitudinal end of the first sidewall, a second sidewall laterally offset in a fixed location relative to the first sidewall and defining a channel therebetween, the second sidewall having a second concave profile on a longitudinal end of the second sidewall. The hook system also has a first pin structure extending between the first sidewall and the second sidewall and a connector. The connector has a third concave profile, the third concave profile being configured to receive the first pin structure therein. The hook system also includes a second pin structure extending through the connector, wherein each of the first concave profile and the second concave profile are configured to receive the second pin structure therein. The connector is configured to be at least partially received within the channel. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308751 | AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An aircraft management system includes a sensor, a diagnosis executor, and an outputter. The sensor is loaded onto an aircraft. The diagnosis executor diagnoses health of a part of the aircraft on the basis of output from the sensor while the aircraft is flying. The outputter outputs predetermined recommendation information to an outside of the aircraft through wireless communication, in the case where the part satisfies a preset maintenance recommendation condition as a result of the diagnosis of the health. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308752 | REFLECTIVE FILM ASSEMBLED ON A COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - A space vehicle including a reflective component on the side thereof for reflecting electromagnetic radiation, such as a mirror, the composite being formed by the steps of providing a composite support structure; providing a release liner including a metallic layer having a thickness between 1 and 5 microns on a surface thereof; situating the release liner against the surface of the composite support structure so that the metallic layer of the release liner is placed in direct, physical contact with the surface of the support structure; removing the release liner so that the metallic layer remains attached to the surface of the support structure; and mounting the support structure on a support on the exterior of the space vehicle. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308753 | VARIABLE HEAT REJECTION DEVICE - A heat rejection system that employs temperature sensitive shape memory materials to control the heat rejection capacity of a vehicle to maintain a safe vehicle temperature. The technology provides for a wide range of heat rejection rates by actuation of the orientation or position of a heat rejection panel which impacts effective properties of the heat rejection system in response to temperature. When employed as a radiator for crewed spacecraft thermal control this permits the use of higher freezing point, non-toxic thermal working fluids in single-loop thermal control systems for crewed vehicles in space and other extraterrestrial environments. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308754 | DEVICE FOR THE HOLD-DOWN AND CONTROLLED RELEASE OF SPACE SATELLITES INSTALLED ON LAUNCHERS AND LOADS INSTALLED ON SPACE SATELLITES - A device for the hold-down and controlled release of space satellites installed on launchers and loads installed on space satellites, includes a blocking member made up of segments radially displaceable from a mutually approached retaining position to a mutually spaced-apart release position of a connecting screw. In order to control the radial displacement of the segments between the retaining position and the release position there are provided a rotatable element coaxial with the blocking member, an articulated mechanism which operatively connects the rotatable element with the segments of the blocking member, and linear motors for driving the controlled rotation of the rotatable element and, through the articulated mechanism, the simultaneous displacement of the segments of the blocking member. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308755 | DEVICE FOR THE HOLD-DOWN AND CONTROLLED RELEASE OF SPACE SATELLITES INSTALLED ON LAUNCHERS AND LOADS INSTALLED ON SPACE SATELLITES - A device for the hold-down and controlled release of space satellites installed on launchers and loads installed on space satellites, includes a blocking member made up of segments radially displaceable from a mutually approached retaining position to a mutually spaced-apart release position of a connecting screw. In order to control the radial displacement of the segments between the retaining position and the release position there are provided a rotatable element coaxial with the blocking member, an articulated mechanism which operatively connects the rotatable element with the segments of the blocking member, and linear motors for driving the controlled rotation of the rotatable element and, through the articulated mechanism, the simultaneous displacement of the segments of the blocking member. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308756 | Hot Fill Process With Closures Made From Bimodal Polyethylene Compositions - Bimodal polyethylene compositions for use in hot-fill closures and processes. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308757 | TAPING DEVICE AND TAPING METHOD - A taping device includes a device base with a tape traveling groove in a front surface of the device base; a parts conveying disk including parts housing grooves in an outer circumferential surface of the parts conveying disk at regular angular intervals and a rear surface disposed to face the front surface of the device base; a disk rotating mechanism for intermittently rotating the parts conveying disk; a parts feeding mechanism for feeding, in a parts feeding zone, the parts into the parts housing grooves; and a parts inserting mechanism for inserting, at a parts insertion position, the parts from the parts housing grooves into the parts housing recessed portions. | 2019-10-10 |
20190308758 | Packaging Machine With Carton Feeding System - A packaging machine includes a series of stations or assemblies for packaging a series of products. A carton feeding system and a product conveyor that receives a series of articles or products are provided at a first, upstream or intake end of the packaging machine. The carton feeding system feeds carton blanks into registration with products, which generally can be grouped to form 4, 6, 8 packs, etc. Thereafter, the product groups, with the carton blanks applied thereto, will be moved through one or more downstream folding and wrapping or packaging assemblies or stations of the packaging machine. | 2019-10-10 |