43rd week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 20 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210331726 | ANTI-COLLISION CONTROL METHOD AND RAIL VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - An anti-collision control method and a rail vehicle control system are provided. The rail vehicle control system includes a control apparatus configured to implement the anti-collision control method to prevent a plurality of vehicles on a plurality of rails from colliding with each other. The anti-collision control method includes receiving a transfer requirement data to decide which one of the vehicles and which one of the rails are respectively an assigned vehicle and an assigned rail; planning a movement path and a movement space according to the transfer requirement data and a vehicle dimension data; determining whether any portion of the movement space is reserved; and in response to the movement space being reserved, the assigned vehicle is controlled to not move, or the movement space is reserved and the assigned vehicle is controlled to move according to the movement path along the assigned rail. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331727 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STATE FEEDBACK PREDICTIVE CONTROL OF HIGH-SPEED TRAIN BASED ON FORECAST ERROR - The invention discloses a method and a system for state feedback predictive control of a high-speed train based on a forecast error. The method comprises: obtaining a speed prediction model of a high-speed train | 2021-10-28 |
20210331728 | UNMANNED MOVABLE PLATFORMS - The present disclosure discloses an unmanned movable platform that includes one or more unmanned moveable vehicles that are capable of operating different modes. Under the following mode, the unmanned movable vehicles use their vision sensors to follow the operator while using other sensors to collect environmental information to smartly avoid obstacles. Under the autonomous navigation mode, the unmanned movable vehicles may autonomously navigate along a pre-stored route to complete a predefined task, such as loading or discharging an inventory. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331729 | UTILITY CART ELECTRIC POWERED - VOICE AND PROXIMITY ACTIVATED - This invention offers a new hands-free electric powered utility cart, that is controlled by voice commands from the user, and by the cart detecting and tracking an electronic device or chip that a user simply carries or attaches to his or her garments. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331730 | DOLLY - A dolly includes a first skate, a second skate, and a rod connected to the skates. The first skate is connected to a plurality of wheels and has a receiving region. The second skate is connected to a plurality of wheels and has a receiving region. The second skate includes an outer lateral surface having an aperture. The rod is connected to the first skate and the second skate via the respective receiving regions of the respective skates. The rod is configured to extend through the aperture such that a portion of the rod extends outwardly from the outer lateral surface of the second skate. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331731 | SHOPING CART HYGIENIC GRIPS - A hygienic grip for a cart handle, such as a shopping cart, utilizes a flexible element dimensioned and configured so that when it is deformed by moving it into contact with a cart handle it will move into place to grip the cart handle. The grip also includes a remote mounting structure, desirably a plastic pistol grip handle which is securely mounted to the flexible element for holding the flexible element in place during use and facilitating movement of the flexible element on and off a cart handle without the possibility of the user inadvertently touching the cart handle. The flexible element desirably is a rubber-like element having a generally U-shaped portion. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331732 | SYSTEM FOR HAND DETECTION ON A STEERING WHEEL - A system for hand detection on a steering wheel. The system includes: at least one light source adapted to emit an emitted signal of light so that the emitted signal is directed from inside the steering wheel to at least one detection area of a surface of the steering wheel, the detection area being at least partially transparent for the emitted signal; at least one light sensor adapted to detect a reflected signal, which is a part of the emitted signal that is reflected from the detection area into the inside of the steering wheel; and a detection unit coupled to the at least one light sensor and adapted to detect a hand of a user on the steering wheel based on a detection of the reflected signal. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331733 | STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SYSTEM - A steering wheel control system associated with a vehicle includes a steering wheel movable between a stowed position and a deployed position, wherein, in the deployed position, the steering wheel is centrally located relative to an operator of the machine. The steering wheel control system also includes a sensor assembly configured to generate a control signal pertaining to a position of the steering wheel. The steering wheel control system further includes a control module communicably coupled with the sensor assembly. The control module is configured to receive the control signal corresponding to the position of the steering wheel. The control module is also configured to control at least one operation of the vehicle based on receipt of the control signal from the sensor assembly. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331734 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOTOR-DRIVEN POWER STEERING SYSTEM - An apparatus for controlling an MDPS system may include an MDPS-basic logic unit determining a first auxiliary command current for driving an MDPS motor in a manual driving mode, based on column torque applied to a steering column of a vehicle and a vehicle speed, an autonomous driving steering controller determining a second auxiliary command current for driving the MDPS motor in an autonomous driving mode, and a mode change controller determining a driver's steering intervention using a variable reference time variably determined based on the column torque in the manual driving mode, determining a mode change time from the autonomous driving mode to the manual driving mode based on the column torque, and determining a final auxiliary command current for driving the MDPS motor upon mode change, by applying, to the first and second auxiliary command currents, a weight into which the mode change time is incorporated. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331735 | ASSIST MECHANISM AND ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DEVICE - An assist mechanism includes: an electric motor; a shaft-shaped member in which a worm engaged with a worm wheel is formed; and a coupling that couples an output shaft of the electric motor and the shaft-shaped member to each other. The smallest rotation order among rotation orders of the electric motor and a rotation order of the worm are prime to each other. The smallest rotation order among the rotation orders of the electric motor and a rotation order of the coupling are prime to each other. The rotation order of the worm and the rotation order of the coupling are prime to each other. The rotation order of the worm is 3. The rotation order of the coupling is 5 or 7. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331736 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING SYSTEM OF A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE AND ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING SYSTEM - A method for operating an electrical power steering system of a transportation vehicle wherein a steering wheel angle is pre-defined by a steering wheel as a measure for a desired wheel steering angle for at least one steerable wheel of the transportation vehicle, where an electrical power drive with an electric motor provides a steering support, and where a support torque of the steering support is reduced based on a damping function in response to the combustion engine of the transportation vehicle being started. Also disclosed is an associated electrical power steering system, to a computer program, and to a control appliance. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331737 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO SYNCHRONIZE NON-DETERMINISTIC EVENTS - Technical solutions for controlling operation of an electric machine by a control system are provided. The control system comprises an inverter and a controller performing a first operation to produce a first output data representing a motor control current command in a first time period beginning at one of a plurality of initial times occurring at a first periodic timing interval. The controller also performs a second operation upon the first output data to produce a second output data in a second time period. The controller also performs a third operation at a periodic command time to produce a motor control voltage command using the second output data in response to satisfaction of a timing criterion. The timing criterion is based upon comparing the command time and occurrence of a posting time after the initial time. A method of enforcing timing restriction to synchronize non-deterministic motor control events is also provided. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331738 | REAR STEERING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - A hydraulic system for controlling a pair of steerable caster wheels includes a left steering command valve, a right steering command valve, and a rear steering control valve. A supply pressure fluid circuit interconnects a pressure source and the rear steering control valve. A command valve supply fluid circuit interconnects the rear steering control valve with both the right steering command valve and the left steering command valve. A left side steering fluid circuit interconnects a left side actuator and the left steering command valve. A right side steering fluid circuit interconnects a right side actuator and the right steering command valve. A fluidic tie rod fluid circuit interconnects both the left side actuator and the right side actuator with the rear steering control valve. A tank return fluid circuit interconnects the rear steering control valve, the left and right steering command valves, and a tank. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331739 | Valve Assembly for a Reserve Pump of a Vehicle Steering System - A valve assembly for use with a main pump, a reserve pump, a steering valve with a second load signaling connector, and a first pressure switch includes an adjustable first orifice and a flow control valve. The valve assembly further includes a fluid flow path running from a first high pressure connector via the first orifice, further via a control point, further via the flow control valve, to a first low pressure connector. The first orifice is loaded in the opening direction by the pressure at the first high pressure connector, and the first orifice is loaded in the closing direction by a spring and by the pressure at the first load signaling connector. The control point is connected permanently to the first measuring connector. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331740 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING REDUNDANT BUS COMMUNICATION - A method for providing steering assist for a vehicle includes determining whether a primary communication system of the vehicle communicated a first vehicle speed signal, the first vehicle speed signal indicating a first vehicle speed of the vehicle. The method also includes, in response to a determination that the primary communication system did not communicate the first vehicle speed signal, detecting a fault in the primary communication system. The method also includes, in response to detecting the fault in the primary communication system, determining whether a secondary communication system communicated a second vehicle speed signal, the second vehicle speed signal indicating a second vehicle speed of the vehicle. The method also includes, in response to a determination that the secondary communication system communicated the second vehicle speed signal, selectively providing steering assist to a steering mechanism of the vehicle based on the second vehicle speed of the vehicle. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331741 | REAR STEERING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - A hydraulic system for controlling a pair of steerable caster wheels of an agricultural machine includes a fluidic tie rod fluid circuit interconnecting both a left side actuator and a right side actuator with a rear steering control valve in fluid communication, and forming a fluid tie rod between the left side actuator and the right side actuator. A tie rod control valve is disposed in the fluidic tie rod fluid circuit and is controllable between a first position allowing fluid communication through the fluidic tie rod fluid circuit to communicate fluid between the left side actuator, the right side actuator, and the rear steering control valve and a second position blocking fluid communication to the rear steering control valve while connecting the left side actuator and the right side actuator in fluid communication to increase stiffness of the fluid tie rod therebetween. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331742 | LOW SUSPENSION ARM STRUT COUPLING - A low suspension arm strut coupling is provided for a suspension of an off-road vehicle. The suspension comprises a lower suspension arm that is hingedly coupled between a chassis of the off-road vehicle and a spindle assembly that is coupled with a front wheel. An upper suspension arm is hingedly coupled between the chassis and the spindle assembly. A strut is coupled between the lower suspension arm and the chassis. A lower pivot couples the strut to the lower suspension, and an upper pivot couples the strut to the chassis. The upper and lower pivots provide a lower center of gravity of the off-road vehicle and a relatively smaller shock angle. The lower suspension arm is reinforced to withstand forces due to movement of the front wheel and operation of the strut in response to travel over terrain. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331743 | STEERING ANGLE DETECTING APPARATUS - A steering angle detecting apparatus includes a steering angle sensor and a diagnostic unit. The steering angle sensor includes two relative steering angle detectors and an absolute steering angle processor. The two relative steering angle detectors detect a plurality of two relative steering angles. The absolute steering angle processor calculates absolute steering angles. The diagnostic unit determines whether an angular signal indicating an absolute steering angle of the absolute steering angles is outputted from the absolute steering angle processor. The diagnostic unit stores a latest absolute steering angle, determines which of the two relative steering angle detectors outputs one of the two relative steering angles, and, where one of the two relative steering angle detectors is determined as outputting the one of the two relative steering angles, update the latest absolute steering angle by adding outputted one of the two relative steering angles to the stored latest absolute steering angle. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331744 | SUPPORT BEAM - A support beam includes a first supporting portion, a second supporting portion, and an arm connecting the first supporting portion to the second supporting portion. The arm includes a web and a flange. The flange includes a first end, a second end, and a center portion. The center portion of the flange is connected to an end of the web. The flange includes bent portions at which the center line of the thickness of the flange is bent outward in the extending direction of the web in the region between the first end and the second end in a transverse cross section of the arm. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331745 | AUTOMOBILE FRONT HINGE PILLAR STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a front hinge pillar ( | 2021-10-28 |
20210331746 | TOOLLESS MUD FLAP MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mud flap mounting assembly and system is disclosed. A vehicle body and mud flap are provided as part of the overall system. Advantageously, a toollessly-operated mud flap clamp assembly is provided. The mud flap clamp assembly includes a plurality of mud flap clamp units installed on the vehicle body. Each of the plurality of mud flap clamp units includes a flap clamp bracket, a flap pressure plate, and a flap clamp. Each flap clamp bracket selectively engages a first side of the mud flap, and each flap pressure plate selectively engages a second side of the mud flap. Each flap clamp is operable to a first position such that a clamping force is applied to each respective flap pressure plate and such that the mud flap is frictionally engaged with and retained by each respective flap clamp bracket and each respective flap pressure bracket. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331747 | Structural Component - Structural component, in particular for a vehicle body, comprising a structural element ( | 2021-10-28 |
20210331748 | SUSPENDED MOUNTING ANCHOR - A suspended mounting anchor can include an anchor body configured to be disposed on a first surface of a B-pillar and a clamp member configured to be disposed on a second, opposing surface of the B-pillar. The anchor body can include one or more bosses extending from a surface of the anchor, each boss having an inner bore including a threaded portion. The clamp member can be coupled to the anchor body such that a wall of the B-pillar is disposed between the anchor body and the clamp member. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331749 | PREFABRICATED VEHICLE - A prefabricated vehicle may include a body module providing a vehicle body; a platform module having a battery and a driving wheel, and selectively fastened to the body module; a connecting portion that includes a magnetic module provided in any one of the body module and the platform module and an armature provided in a remaining one of the body module and the platform module, the connecting portion being configured such that the magnetic module and the armature face each other when the body module and the platform module are fastened to each other; and a controller connecting the body module and the platform module to each other to be easily replaceable by applying power to the magnetic module to allow the magnetic module and the armature to be connected to each other by a magnetic force. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331750 | UTILITY VEHICLE - A utility vehicle includes a vehicle body frame and a cargo bed supported by the vehicle body frame, the cargo bed including a side wall unit. The side wall unit includes a side wall, a tail lamp mounted on a rear end portion of the side wall, and a bolt including a shaft portion and a head portion. The tail lamp is secured to the side wall by the bolt oriented in a vehicle width direction. The head portion of the bolt is hidden by a part of the side wall unit when viewed from behind. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331751 | REMOVABLE FAIRING - A fairing assembly for a vehicle and methods for mounting and removing portions of the fairing assembly are provided. The fairing assembly may be easily removed while a user is on the roadside. The fairing assembly may include a fairing, a lock, and a support coupled to a vehicle. The lock may be removably coupled to the support to allow for mounting and removal of the fairing when the lock is in an unlocked configuration. The support may include a plurality of mounting positions. The fairing and lock may be slid between mounting positions in the unlocked configuration. In a locked configuration, the lock may be engaged in a particular mounting position. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331752 | TRACKED ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE - A tracked ATV includes a frame, a track coupled to the frame, and a power source supported by the frame and drivingly coupled to the track. The tracked ATV further includes a steering and drive assembly, which has a first hydraulic pump coupled to the tracks for large radius turns. The steering and drive assembly also has a second hydraulic pump coupled to the tracks for small radius turns. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331753 | STAIR CLIMBING GAIT PLANNING METHOD AND APPARATUS AND ROBOT USING THE SAME - The present disclosure provides a stair climbing gait planning method and an apparatus and a robot using the same. The method includes: obtaining first visual measurement data through a visual sensor of the robot; converting the first visual measurement data to second visual measurement data; and performing a staged gait planning on a process of the robot to climb the staircase based on the second visual measurement data. Through the method, the visual measurement data is used as a reference to perform the staged gait planning on the process of the robot to climb the staircase, which greatly improves the adaptability of the robot in the complex scene of stair climbing. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331754 | Stair Tracking for Modeled and Perceived Terrain - A method for a stair tracking for modeled and perceived terrain includes receiving, at data processing hardware, sensor data about an environment of a robot. The method also includes generating, by the data processing hardware, a set of maps based on voxels corresponding to the received sensor data. The set of maps includes a ground height map and a map of movement limitations for the robot. The map of movement limitations identifies illegal regions within the environment that the robot should avoid entering. The method further includes generating a stair model for a set of stairs within the environment based on the sensor data, merging the stair model and the map of movement limitations to generate an enhanced stair map, and controlling the robot based on the enhanced stair map or the ground height map to traverse the environment. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331755 | ARTICULATING LOCATING AND RETENTION MEMBER - An alignment member includes a first body member having a first end and a second end longitudinally opposite the first end, a second body member having a first end and a second end longitudinally opposite the first end, the second body member coupled to the first body member such that the first and second body members define a longitudinal axis of the alignment member, a first base member coupled to the second body member, a second base member rotatably coupled to the first base member, and a locking mechanism configured to engage with the first base member. The first base member rotates relative to the second base member to position the alignment member from a first position to a second position and the locking mechanism engages with the first base member to retain the alignment member in the second position. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331756 | ADAPTOR BAR FOR BICYCLES - An adaptor bar includes a retractable tube unit. Two end parts are respectively connected to two respective ends of the tube unit. Two C-shaped hooks are respectively fixed to the two ends of the tube unit. Each hook includes a first connection portion. Two plates are respectively connected to the two end parts. Each plate includes a first section, a second section and a third section. The second section is formed inclinedly between the first and third sections. The third section of each plate is fixed to the end part corresponding thereto. The first section of each plate is removably engaged with the first connection portion of the hook by sliding the end part. The first section includes a first recess and a second recess. The second recess is located close to the second section and includes a recessed reinforcement which reinforces a portion between the first and second sections. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331757 | BICYCLE COMPONENT WITH AN ADJUSTABLE SEAT POST DEVICE - A bicycle component for an at least partially muscle-powered bicycle, including a seat post device adjustable between two positions, with two support members telescopically movable relative to one another in the axial direction namely, a first support member and a second support member. The bicycle component has an anti-twist protection with a clamping element that non-rotatably couples the support members together, and which is displaceably received in a guiding groove, so that rotational movement of the first support member relative to the second support member can be at least partially blocked. The anti-twist protection includes a spline device with a spline unit that can be pressed against the clamping element in the axial direction. By pressing the clamping element and the spline unit together, the clamping element can be moved relative to the guiding groove transverse to the axial direction. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331758 | Bicycle Seats - A seat for a pedal-powered vehicle includes a support frame, a left seat element, a right seat element, and a nose. The left and right seat elements and the nose are implemented as separate components supported by the support frame. The two seat elements support a seated rider's weight while the nose does not. The seat elements and the nose form a gap below the seated rider's perineum area. The seat elements pivot forwards and backwards when the seated rider is pedaling. The seat elements counter-pivot when the seated rider is pedaling. Each seat element includes a concave surface that supports the seated rider. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331759 | A Mount for Portable Electronic Devices - A mount assembly for a portable electronic device, comprising: a first component including a receiving surface arranged to engage against a surface of a portable electronic device; a second component including a mounting surface arranged to engage with a carrier; and a third component including a first surface that cooperates with a surface of the first component to allow the first component to rotate relative to the third component; and a second surface that cooperates with a surface of the second component to allow the third component to tilt relative to the second component. The mount assembly further comprises a locking member connecting the first and third components such that the first component moves with the third component when the third component tilts relative to the second component and that, when in a locked position, is arranged to prevent the relative movement between the first, second and third components. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331760 | COMPONENT FOR HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE - A component is provided for a human-powered vehicle. The component includes a component body, a single substrate, a resistor, an electric wire, a signal processing unit, a signal output, and an electric power input. The single substrate is provided on the component body. The resistor is formed on the single substrate and forms a strain gauge with part of the single substrate. The electric wire is formed on the single substrate and electrically connected to the resistor. The signal processing unit is formed or directly mounted on the single substrate and electrically connected to the electric wire. The signal output outputs a signal from the signal processing unit. The electric power input is electrically connected to the signal processing unit and supplied with electric power from a power supply provided on at least one of the human-powered vehicle and the component body. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331761 | COMPONENT FOR HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE - A component is provided for a human-powered vehicle. The component includes a component body, a strain gauge provided on the component body, a signal processing unit electrically connected to the strain gauge, a signal output that outputs a signal from the signal processing unit, and an electric power input electrically connected to the signal processing unit and supplied with electric power from a power supply provided on at least one of the human-powered vehicle and the component body. The strain gauge includes a substrate and a resistor provided on the substrate. The resistor is formed by a metal layer having a thickness of 0.01 micrometers or greater and 1 micrometer or less. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331762 | Tilting Wheeled Vehicle - A tilting, preferably three-wheeled, vehicle is disclosed that has a tilting mechanism and a universal steering linkage that allows the vehicle to have leaning and steering characteristics substantially similar to those offered by an in-line two-wheeled vehicle, but that does not require complex linkages and/or control systems to operate effectively. A tilting linkage is operably secured to a frame to allow a pair of spaced apart wheels to remain substantially aligned with the plane of the vehicle throughout its range of movement while still providing an increasing camber between the wheels as tiling of the vehicle increases. A tilting lock system may be provide to limit tilting of the vehicle upon predetermined criteria. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331763 | FOLDING BICYCLE - An aspect of the invention provides a folding bicycle ( | 2021-10-28 |
20210331764 | DRAW-BAR BOX-TYPE QUICKLY FOLDING MICRO ELECTRIC VEHICLE - Disclosed is a draw-bar box-type quickly folding micro electric vehicle, comprising of a seat frame assembly ( | 2021-10-28 |
20210331765 | BRAKE SYSTEM - A brake system for a vehicle such as a bicycle is disclosed. The brake system may comprise an improved master cylinder assembly configured (e.g. manufactured/produced, assembled, etc.) so that a setting and/or adjustment of the brake stroke and/or lever action/actuation can be provided by any one independent mechanism (e.g. without any other adjustment mechanism) or by a combination of adjustment mechanisms (e.g. in a combination with one or more adjustment mechanism); operation of a mechanism for setting and/or adjusting the brake stroke may comprise a feature configured to engage a pushrod (e.g. by direct action on the pushrod or a feature of the pushrod or by indirect action through a link, adjuster, etc. configured to engage the pushrod). The master cylinder assembly may be configured to be set and/or adjusted/tuned within the indicated range to provide an intended performance and/or “feel” for the operator at the brake lever. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331766 | BICYCLE COMPONENT PROVIDED WITH ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The invention relates to a method of operating an electronic device associated with a related bicycle component and comprising a processor and a wake unit, the method comprising the following steps executable by the processor of the electronic device: operating alternately in standby mode and in running mode, switching from the standby mode to the running mode upon receiving a wake signal from the wake unit at predetermined wake conditions, and before switching from the running mode to the standby mode, modifying the configuration of the wake unit by updating the predetermined wake conditions, such that the subsequent wake signal is sent to the processor at updated wake conditions. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331767 | Automatic Bicycle Shifter and Shifting Cable Actuator - An automatic bicycle shifter making use of a sheathed cable actuator utilizing a pulley arrangement to energize actuation cable thereof with high adaptability to single and double cable arrangement devices and provided with a gearbox employing a worm gearset for positive retention of actuated position and an encoder for accurate and programmable operation. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331768 | Powered Boots - Electric Powered Boots are a new compact and rugged motorized multi-terrain micro-vehicle for individual powersports, mobility for ground troops, or anyone who has difficulty in walking or running. For use on snow, sand, asphalt, hard dirt, or mud, electric powered boots elevate the prior teachings of motorized surf boots of U.S. Pat. No. 5,643,029 to the next level of fit, form, and function, by adding novel features and components in an innovative packaging arrangement that provides increased safety, functionality, and ergonomics during use on land. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331769 | HULL SURFACE AIR LUBRICATION STRUCTURE FOR MARINE VEHICLES - The present invention is a device to reduce the skin friction drag on the hull surface of a marine vehicle. The device is in a form of a channel having a wider portion facing an incoming water stream (inlet) and a narrower portion (outlet) installed over an air orifice on the hull surface, forming an array of channels. A stream of water, generated by a marine vehicle motion, enters the channels and creates a low pressure region that pulls the air into the stream of water through the air intake holes, creating a stream of air bubbles. This structure increases water flow velocity close to each air orifice, creates larger turbulent components passing through and over each channel, injects more bubbles, and avoids dispersion of air bubbles to improve the existing skin friction drag. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331770 | FAST HITCH DOCKING SYSTEM - A docking or mooring system for a boat includes a horizontal shaft mounted with respect to a structure at which docking the boat may be desired. The system also includes at least one hitch mounted forward of the bow of a boat and defining a tapering recess configured to receive the shaft. The shaft is spring biased at a predetermined height but is selectively movable vertically. The hitch includes a latching mechanism with cams that automatically engage the shaft using the forward motion of the boat. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331771 | CABLE-DIRECTION-ADAPTIVE ROV WINCH APPLIED TO NON-DYNAMIC-POSITIONING-EQUIPPED MOTHERSHIPS - A cable-direction-adaptive ROV winch applied to non-DP-equipped motherships, includes a non-DP-equipped mothership, an A-shaped support and a winch cable-drawing roller provided on the non-DP-equipped mothership, and an underwater vehicle. A pulley is rotatably connected to the A-shaped support, the underwater vehicle is connected to an umbilical cable, the umbilical cable passes around the pulley to be connected to the winch cable-drawing roller, and a locating unit for guiding the umbilical cable is provided on the non-DP-equipped mothership. The A-shaped support is provided with a rod. The pulley includes a sliding section and a rotating section, and the sliding section is annular and slides on the rod along a direction of the rod. The rod has a groove, and a bulge portion is formed on the sliding section. The rotating section is rotatably connected to an outer circle of the sliding section via a shaft bearing. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331772 | MARINE FENDER - A marine fender can stick to, and conform to, the hull of a boat and protect the hull from abrasions and impacts. It can remain attached to the side of the boat despite motion of the boat and hard impacts or friction with neighboring objects. The marine fender can be rapidly and straightforwardly applied to, and/or removed from, the side of the boat hull. A boat can be protected by a number of individual fenders, and the group of fenders can be dissembled from each other when desired, and stowed in a relatively small area. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331773 | First stage pressure regulator with threshold actuation - A first reducing stage of two-stage regulators includes a first chamber that receives a high pressure breathable gas, a second chamber for the breathable gas at an intermediate pressure, and a pressure reducing valve that connects the first and the second chamber. The valve includes a valve seat with an opening for communication between the first and the second chamber, and a plug cooperating with the valve seat and movable between closed and open positions and vice versa. The plug, dynamically connected to a sensor exposed to the outer pressure, includes a transmission mechanism of the mechanical stress due to the outer pressure on the plug, which has a member that stops and starts the kinematic transmission chain according to the mechanical stress due to the outer pressure. Such member includes mechanical stress sensors that stop the kinematic transmission chain when the mechanical stress is below a predetermined threshold value and that restart the kinematic transmission chain when the mechanical stress is equal or above the threshold value. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331774 | MODULAR UNDERWATER VEHICLE - A modular underwater vehicle includes a hull having a series of modular sections, defining an interior housing, a propulsor coupled to a stern of the hull, a series of control surfaces coupled to the propulsor or the stern of the hull, and a power supply, a processor, and a nonvolatile memory device in the interior housing. The nonvolatile memory device has instructions stored therein which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to supply power from the power supply to drive the propulsor and to actuate the plurality of control surfaces. At least one modular section of the series of modular sections is detachable. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331775 | BUILT-IN PROPULSION SYSTEM - A built-in propulsion system includes an engine, a diversion unit with a diversion base and an exhaust pipe, and a propulsion unit. The diversion base is connected to the engine, having a water inlet, a water outlet, a diversion channel in communication between the water inlet and the water outlet, a shaft hole above the water inlet and an exhaust chamber behind the shaft hole. The exhaust pipe is fixed on the outer periphery surface of the diversion base in communication with the exhaust chamber. The propulsion unit includes a transmission shaft inserted through the shaft hole and connected to the engine, and an impeller located in the diversion channel and connected to the transmission shaft. The exhaust pipe is used to exhaust the exhaust gas of the engine to the outside of the diversion base to avoid the interference of the exhaust gas and the water flow. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331776 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM FOR MARINE VESSEL - A steering system for a marine vessel includes a cable translatable in response to a steering input command. The steering system also includes a rudder pivotable to steer the marine vessel. The steering system further includes a link member operatively coupled to the rudder. The steering system yet further includes a sensor positioned to detect a load associated with the cable in response to the steering input command. The steering system also includes an electric power steering system in operative communication with the sensor to receive a signal from the sensor and provide a powered assist to the link member. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331777 | SHIP MANEUVERING SYSTEM - There is provided a ship maneuvering system including: a turning operation device configured to output a turning operation signal corresponding to a turning operation; a turning control device configured to change a direction of each of ship propulsion machines based on the turning operation signal; an output operation device configured to output an output setting signal indicating an output of a power source of each of the ship propulsion machines set by an output setting operation; and an output control device configured to increase or decrease the output of the power source of each of the ship propulsion machines based on the output setting signal. When the turning control device fails, the output control device turns a ship by making outputs of power sources of the ship propulsion machines different from each other based on the turning operation signal. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331778 | AEROSPACE VEHICLE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION - An aerospace vehicle system, preferably including one or more capsules, and optionally including one or more propulsion modules and/or safety modules. A capsule, preferably including a pressure vessel including a structural frame and one or more windows, and optionally including a cabin. In alternate embodiments, the system can additionally or alternatively function as a terrestrial vehicle, a watercraft, and/or any other suitable vehicle. A method of operation, preferably including operating the aerospace vehicle system in flight, while maintaining a pressure differential between the pressure vessel interior and an environment surrounding the system. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331779 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURE FOR AIRCRAFT SUBSTRUCTURE - A method includes providing a frame sheet. The method also includes elevating a temperature of the frame sheet to at or above an elevated target temperature. Further the method includes, at or above the elevated target temperature, forming the frame sheet to provide a frame defining a web and at least one flange. Also, the method includes machining at least one of the web or the at least one flange to reduce a thickness of the at least one of the web or the at least on flange. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331780 | Composite Stringer Assembly and Methods for Transmitting a Load Through a Composite Stringer Assembly - In an example, a composite stringer is described. The composite stringer includes a composite stringer and a base flange. The composite stringer includes a top flange, a first skin flange and a second skin flange configured to be coupled to a support structure, a first web extending between the first skin flange and a first side of the top flange, and a second web extending between the second skin flange and a second side of the top flange. The support structure includes at least one of a skin of a vehicle or a base charge. The base flange includes a bottom surface extending between the first skin flange and the second skin flange. The bottom surface of the base flange is configured to be coupled to the support structure. The base flange also includes a top surface extending between the first web and the second web. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331781 | MORPHING WING - Disclosed is a wing in which, while a continuous surface is maintained, a chord length and camber of an airfoil may be modified via only a rotational drive alone, whereby a structure is simple and aerodynamic efficiency may be improved. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331782 | SYSTEM FOR DRIVING A FLAP ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN A RETRACTED POSITION AND AN EXTENDED POSITION - A flap system driving a leading-edge flap between retracted and extended positions comprises a leading-edge flap having first and second flap joints, first and second scissor links, a first connecting link, and an actuator. The actuator couples with either the first scissor link or first connecting link. The first scissor link is rotatable supported on a first fixed point by a first support joint. An end of the first scissor link opposite the first support joint couples with the first flap joint. The first connecting link is rotatably supported on a second fixed point by a second support joint. An end of the first connecting link opposite the second support joint rotatably couples with an end of the second scissor link. An opposite end of the second scissor link couples with the second flap joint. The first and second scissor links are rotatably coupled to form a scissor arrangement. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331783 | A Propeller Driving Unit - A propeller driving unit for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The propeller driving unit comprises a motor unit comprising a first motor module and a second motor module, with the first motor module being adapted to independently drive a first propeller or a first set of propellers, the second motor module being adapted to independently drive a second propeller or a second set of propellers; wherein the first and second motor modules are coaxially arranged within the motor unit. The invention also relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle comprising the described propeller driving unit. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331784 | High Efficiency Low Power (HELP) Active Flow Control Methodology for Simple-Hinged Flap High-Lift Systems - A simple-hinged flap assembly for a winged aircraft includes a simple-hinged flap having a leading airfoil section pivotably connected to a trailing airfoil section via a hinge, and an active flow control (AFC) actuator assembly. The assembly is connected to or integrally formed with the flap and includes upstream and downstream AFC actuators arranged in respective first and second rows, and collectively configured to provide first and second outlet mass flowrates. The downstream AFC actuators emit the second outlet mass flowrate at a rate that substantially exceeds the first outlet mass flowrate, such that the first outlet mass flowrate preconditions a boundary layer around the simple-hinged flap assembly. A winged aircraft includes a pneumatic power supply, fuselage, a wing connected to the fuselage, and the simple-hinged flap assembly. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331785 | STAGGERED WHEEL LANDING GEAR TRUCK BEAM - A truck beam for an aircraft landing gear assembly is provided. The truck beam includes an elongate hub having first and second ends. The hub is rotatably mountable a shock strut of the landing gear assembly. A first leg extends radially in a first direction from the first end of the hub. The first leg has an inner side facing the second end of the hub and is configured to have a first wheel rotatably mounted to the inner side about a first wheel axis. A second leg extends radially in a second direction from the second end of the hub and has an inner side facing the first end of the hub. The second leg is configured to have a second wheel rotatably mounted to the inner side of the second leg about a second wheel axis. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331786 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIRCRAFT AUTOBRAKE CONTROL - An autobrake system includes a brake control unit (BCU), and a control knob in electronic communication with the BCU. The BCU is configured to receive a position signal from the control knob, the position signal corresponding a position of the control knob. The BCU is configured to select a braking deceleration based upon the position signal, wherein the braking deceleration continuously changes between a minimum braking deceleration and a maximum deceleration in response to the control knob moving between a first position and a second position for fine tuning of the braking deceleration. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331787 | Compact Vibration Isolation Systems for Aircraft - A liquid inertia vibration eliminator unit for an aircraft having first and second components includes an outer housing coupled to the first component of the aircraft, the outer housing forming an outer housing cavity. The liquid inertia vibration eliminator unit includes a spherical bearing disposed in the outer housing cavity and forming a spherical bearing cavity. A piston is disposed in the spherical bearing cavity and coupled to the second component of the aircraft. Top and bottom fluid chambers are disposed in the spherical bearing cavity on opposite sides of the piston. A tuning passage provides fluid communication between the top and bottom fluid chambers. A tuning fluid moves between the top and bottom fluid chambers via the tuning passage to isolate vibration between the first and second components of the aircraft. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331788 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PERFORM TRACK AND BALANCE FOR ROTORCRAFTS - According to certain aspects of the disclosure, a computer-implemented method may be used for rotorcraft track and balance. The method may include capturing one or more images of at least one rotating blades of a rotorcraft and analyzing the one or more images of the at least one rotating blades to determine blade information. Additionally, the method may include determining a location of the at least one rotating blades in the one or more images based on the blade information and calculating blade position information based on the determined location of the at least one rotating blade and a parameter of a user device capturing the one or more images. Additionally, the method may include displaying the blade position information to the user device and displaying instructions on one or more adjustments to the at least one rotating blades of the rotorcraft based on the blade position information. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331789 | Additively Manufactured Flyaway Tools for Aircraft - An airfoil component assembly for an aircraft includes an additively manufactured flyaway tool including an infill support core and an interface sheet surrounding the infill support core, a spar formed from one or more layers of composite material disposed on the interface sheet of the flyaway tool and a skin formed from one or more layers of composite material disposed on the spar and the interface sheet of the flyaway tool. The flyaway tool, the spar and the skin form the airfoil component assembly for use by the aircraft in flight. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331790 | System and Method for Monitoring Aircraft Pilot Control Position and Providing a Retrim Prompt - A rotorcraft including a pilot control having a sensor that generates pilot control position data, a flight control that controls a flight characteristic of the rotorcraft, a trim system connected to the pilot control and configured to move the pilot control, and a flight control computer (FCC) configured to receive the pilot control position data from the sensor. The FCC executes a first flight control process and generates, according to the first flight control commands, a trim signal indicating a target position for the pilot control and to send the trim signal to the trim system to cause the trim system to attempt to move the pilot control to the target position to reflect a position of the flight control, and to monitor a working state of the trim system and execute a retrim process in response to determining that the trim system has failed. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331791 | Distributed Electric Propulsion Modular Wing Aircraft with Blown Wing and Extreme Flaps for VTOL and/or STOL Flight - An aircraft wing configuration for a vertical or a short take-off and landing aircraft having a plurality of propeller-blown wings mounted at different longitudinal locations along a fuselage of the vertical take-off and landing aircraft, producing two or more lifting surfaces, fixed at a predetermined acute wing angle greater than 0° and substantially less than 90° relative to a horizontal plane, and having a plurality of flaps disposed behind the wings. The configuration has a plurality of propellers distributed in front of the plurality of wings producing two or more lifting surfaces and mounted such that the wings are externally blown by forced airstreams from the propellers. The propellers produce distributed thrust components, and the plurality of flaps are in the forced airstreams of the propellers when one or more of the flaps is in an extended position. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331792 | ROTATABLE NACELLE FOR CENTRIFUGAL FAN ON AIRCRAFT - An aircraft achieves vertical takeoff and landing and short takeoff and landing capabilities by transitioning the thrust created by a super charged centrifugal fan from a vertical launch position to a horizontal cruise position for a resulting propulsion effect. Neither the rotors or the engines included on the aircraft have to move or rotate into a distinct position in order to provide such vertical takeoff and landing and short takeoff and landing capabilities. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331793 | VTOL AIRCRAFT WITH TILTING ROTORS AND TILTING DUCTED FANS - An exemplary tiltrotor aircraft having a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) flight mode and a forward flight mode includes tiltable rotors located at forward boom ends, tiltable ducted fans located at wings aft of the forward boom ends, and aft rotors located on aft boom portions. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331794 | Aeronautical Apparatus - An aeronautical apparatus is disclosed that has two pairs of wings: an aft pair and a fore pair. Each wing has a thrust-angle motor. An assembly is coupled to each thrust-angle motor. Assemblies coupled to the fore wings have a propeller motor with a propeller and a landing element which is a wheel or a landing foot. When in forward flight, the propeller rotational axis is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fuselage and the landing element is pointing toward the aft of the aeronautical apparatus to limit the drag presented by the landing element. When in vertical flight or hovering, the propeller rotational axis is perpendicular to the longitudinal and transverse axes of the fuselage and the landing element is deployed downward to facilitate landing. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331795 | ORNITHOPTER AIRCRAFT - An ornithopter aircraft has a main body. A first wing frame mount and a second wing frame mount are mounted to the main body. A first wing frame is rotably mounted to a first wing frame axle on the first wing frame mount. The first wing frame is configured to rotate relative to the main body and the rotation can be powered. The first wing frame feathers are rotably mounted to the first wing frame at first feather axles and the first wing frame feather rotation can be powered. The first wing frame feathers are configured to rotate relative to the first wing frame and the first wing frame feather rotation can be powered. A second wing frame is configured to be rotably mounted to a second wing frame axle on the second wing frame mount. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331796 | AMPHIBIOUS, PRESSURIZABLE AND LOW NOISE TWIN-ENGINE AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION - A low noise aircraft comprising a fuselage comprising a nose section, a cabin and a tail comprising an empennage, the profile of the fuselage tightening towards the tail, two wings mounted on opposite sides of the fuselage, two engines, each engine mounted on a pylon on a respective side of the fuselage, two propellers, each propeller joined to and positioned behind a respective the engine, at least one cabin door to access the cabin, and landing gear, wherein the engines are positioned above the wings, wherein the propellers are positioned at a rear end of each engine such that the propellers push the engines, and wherein the propellers are positioned behind the inhabitable zone of the cabin. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331797 | FLYING SAUCER AIRCRAFT - The invention discloses a flying saucer aircraft, comprising a saucer body, a flying paddle, and landing brackets, wherein the middle of the egg-shaped saucer body is provided with an electromagnetic track with the central portion recessed inward, which is provided with an electromagnetic levitation vehicle; the flying paddle is connected to the outer surface of the vehicle, and can be driven by the vehicle to rotate; turbojet brackets are further provided on both sides of the egg-shaped saucer body; the turbojet bracket is connected with a turbojet; the landing brackets are arranged at the bottom of the egg-shaped saucer body. The aircraft can be used as a new aircraft for transportation, travel, exploration and other activities; the aircraft does not need a special runway for take-off and landing, it can take off and land vertically, and while flying in the air, the direction can be easily changed by the turbojet. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331798 | UNMANNED AERIAL ROBOT LANDING METHOD THROUGH STATION RECOGNITION IN UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING THE SAME - This specification provides a station recognition and landing method. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331799 | METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING FLIGHT PATH OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - A method for providing a flight path of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes: obtaining information of an UAV in an idle state obtained by a first access network device from a management system of the UAV, the information of the UAV including an identification of the UAV and flight path information of the UAV; determining, according to the identification of the UAV, a target tracking area in which the UAV is located; sending a paging signaling to access network devices within the target tracking area, the paging signaling being configured to instruct paging the UAV; and sending the flight path information of the UAV to a second access network device after a connection between the second access network device in the target tracking area and the UAV is established successfully. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331800 | System and Method for Controlling Lid of Trash Receptacle of Aircraft Lavatory - Systems, methods, and articles of manufacture for controlling a lid of a trash receptacle of an aircraft lavatory. Generally, the systems, methods, and articles of manufacture disclosed and described herein facilitate controlled opening and closing actuations of a lid of a trash receptacle of an aircraft lavatory. By controlling the opening and/or closing actuations of the lid, hygiene and sanitation of the lavatory are improved, odors are prevented from dispersing throughout the lavatory and/or cabin of the aircraft, and fire hazards are reduced | 2021-10-28 |
20210331801 | SOLENOID VALVE WITH NON-SLIDING PLUNGER ASSEMBLY - A solenoid valve including a non-sliding plunger assembly. The solenoid valve disclosed herein generally includes a plunger assembly that is moveably suspended within an internal chamber of a housing of the solenoid valve away from any sliding contact with adjacent surfaces. The plunger assembly may not be in sliding contact with any of the adjacent surfaces, and thus a radial gap may be defined between the plunger assembly and all non-moving, non-flexing features and surfaces of the solenoid valve. The solenoid valve may include a flexural washer that is resiliently flexible and is configured to enable selective axial movement of the plunger assembly in response to energizing the solenoid coil. In various embodiments, the flexural washer is configured to moveably suspend the plunger assembly within the internal chamber away from any sliding contact with adjacent surfaces. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331802 | Passenger Protection System for Aircraft - A passenger protection module for use inside an aircraft or other commercial carrier, the passenger protection module comprising an enclosure releasably installed inside an aircraft, at least one passenger seat installed inside the enclosure, a doorway providing passenger ingress into and egress from the enclosure, and a supply of treated and purified air flowing through the enclosure at a positive pressure relative to air outside the enclosure. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331803 | PASSENGER SEAT ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED CABIN ATTENDANT SEAT - A passenger seating assembly with an integrated cabin attendant seat (CAS) is disclosed. In embodiments, a CAS folds down from a monument mounted to the cabin floor via a combined track fitting that secures into the left-side or right-side track rail. A group of passenger seats (e.g., two to five) faces opposite the CAS monument and includes left-side and right-side leg assemblies mountable to the track rails via track fittings. One rear portion of a leg assembly attaches to the combined track fitting to integrate the passenger seats and CAS monument, eliminating unused space between the passenger seats and CAS monument. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331804 | VERTICALLY STOWED PADDED TRAY TABLE FOR PASSENGER SEAT - A passenger seat or group of seats includes a tray table set into the armrest on either side of the associated seat, the tray table capable of translating lengthwise along the armrest and pivoting between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the stowed configuration, the tray table extends vertically above the armrest and may be stowed between (and partially behind) the associated seat and an adjacent seat, serving as a partial barrier between the two seats. In the deployed configuration, the tray table extends horizontally across the associated seat for use by the occupying passenger. The tray table is padded on its underside to provide the passenger with head and shoulder support when in the stowed configuration. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331805 | STOWABLE SEAT ASSEMBLY WITH SCISSOR ASSEMBLY - A stowable seat assembly may comprise: a scissor assembly configured to operably couple to a cabin floor of an aircraft, the scissor assembly comprising a first set of links including a first bottom link, a second bottom link, a first top link, and a second top link, the first bottom link pivotably coupled to the second bottom link at a bottom link intersection, the first top link pivotably coupled to the second top link at a top link intersection; and a seat pivotably coupled to the second top link and slidingly coupled to the first top link, the seat configured to extract from a stowed position to a seat position in response to pulling the seat in a vertical direction. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331806 | Application of Unidirectional Hook and Loop Attachment to Aircraft Seat Upholstery Application - A system for attaching a seat cover to a seat, seat cushion, and/or seat frame is disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the system includes a seat cover, a seat, seat cushion, and/or seat frame, and a hook and loop fastener structure. The system further includes a first part of the hook and loop fastener structure attached to the seat cover, seat, seat cushion, and/or seat frame comprised of a plurality of hooks configured to align in a single direction. The system further includes a second part of the hook and loop fastener structure attached to the seat, seat cover, seat cushion, and/or seat frame comprised of a plurality of loops configured so that at least a portion of the plurality of loops is configured to attach to at least a portion of the plurality of hooks. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331807 | SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING A CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE LAYER - Examples provide a seat assembly, a system including the seat assembly and a method for reducing electromagnetic interference in an aircraft. A seat assembly for an aircraft includes a frame having a base and a support member operatively coupled to the base. A seat is coupled to the base and a first side of the support member. The seat includes a conductive substrate layer configured to absorb electrical charges. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331808 | HELIUM BASED EMERGENCY POWER AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM - A system includes a turbo pump that converts a compressed gas into power, and a storage tank configured to store the compressed gas. The system also includes a fire suppression control valve configured to be coupled between the storage tank and a cargo compartment of the aircraft and having a closed position in which the compressed gas fails to flow to the cargo compartment and an open position in which the compressed gas flows to the cargo compartment to suppress a fire. The system also includes a pump control valve configured to be coupled between the turbo pump and the storage tank and having a closed position in which the compressed gas fails to flow to the turbo pump and an open position in which the compressed gas flows to the turbo pump to cause the turbo pump to convert the compressed gas into the power. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331809 | AIRCRAFT EJECTION SEAT ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED SURVIVAL KIT - An aircraft ejection seat assembly is disclosed where a survival kit is incorporated into a seat back of an ejection seat, and that is released from the ejection seat by one or more actuators. The survival kit is attached to the parachute lines. One or more retention pins may secure the survival kit relative to the seat back. Representative actuators that may be used to move the retention pin(s) to a release configuration including mechanical (e.g., a bell crank), electrical (e.g., a controller such as a MASS), or pressurized fluid. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331810 | VERTICAL STABILIZER FOR EJECTION SYSTEMS - A stabilizer system for an ejection seat may comprise a collapsible support structure configured to be coupled to a seat back or a seat bucket of the ejection seat, an airfoil coupled to the collapsible support structure, and a deployment system operatively coupled to the collapsible support structure and configured to expand the collapsible support structure. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331811 | Evacuation Slide with Markings and Lighting for Egress from an Aircraft - An evacuation slide to provide an egress path from an exit of an aircraft. The evacuation slide includes one or more slide lanes. One or more jump targets and indicators are positioned along each of the slide lanes to visually inform persons how to enter a ramp of the slide. Lights illuminate one or more sections of the slide to further provide visual guidance on how to enter the ramp. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331812 | Aircraft Door Latch Assembly - The present disclosure provides a door latch assembly including (a) a locking pin movable from an extended position where the locking pin is positioned in an aperture of a driver, to a retracted position where the locking pin is configured to be removed from the aperture of the driver, (b) a solenoid including a solenoid plunger having a first end coupled to the locking pin and a second end coupled to a shaft, (c) a lever arm having a first end engaging the shaft, and (d) a switch including an actuator button in contact with the lever arm, wherein when the solenoid is actuated the solenoid plunger moves to retract the locking pin from the aperture and causes the shaft to displace the lever arm and the actuator button to activate the switch. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331813 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR LANDING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - The present disclosure determines whether an unmanned aerial robot is able to land in an empty area of a station as the unmanned aerial robot checks the empty space of the station or the station checks the empty space of the station, and leads the landing of the unmanned aerial robot. A drone according to the present disclosure may be associated with an artificial intelligence module, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a robot, an augmented reality (AR) device, a virtual reality (VR) device, devices related to 5G services, and the like. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331814 | SIGNAL GENERATOR FOR AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT, UNMANNED AIRCRAFT, AND METHOD OF GENERATING A SIGNAL AT AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a signal generator for unmanned aircraft comprising at least one light source and/or at least one sound source and at least one regulator/control for actuating the at least one source. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331815 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING GAP DISTRIBUTION OF WING-FUSELAGE JOINING BASED ON MEASURED DATA - A method for controlling a gap distribution of a wing-fuselage joining based on measured data, in which original point cloud data of a wing and a central wing box are respectively collected, and then preprocessed. The preprocessed point cloud data of the wing and the center wing box are registered with the corresponding theoretical models. The key features during joining on the two theoretical models are selected. The the key features are mapped to the registered point cloud data, and the corresponding point cloud features are extracted. The point cloud data of the wing and the point cloud data of the central wing box are docked based on the positioning points. The joining surface is divided into multiple areas, and the gap between the feature points of each area after joining is calculated. According to the gap tolerance, the weight of each area is adjusted to control the gap distribution. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331816 | DEVICE FOR GENERATING A VARIABLE ANGULAR MOMENTUM, IN PARTICULAR FOR SPACECRAFT ATTITUDE CONTROL - The present invention relates to a device for generating a variable angular momentum or torque, which has a container ( | 2021-10-28 |
20210331817 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILLING CONTAINERS - There is provided a method and apparatus for filling at least one but typically a plurality of containers simultaneously with a predetermined quantity of flowable particulate or powder material. The method and apparatus allow the movement of the flowable particulate or powder material from a hopper into a filling assembly including channels located intermediate the containers and the hopper such that the exit ends of the channels are aligned with a respective container. Movement means cause relative movement between the said channels and the containers from a first position to a second position in which a second, exit, opening in the channels is located in a respective container cavity and moving flowable material from the hopper into a first, entrance opening of the channels so as to allow the predetermined quantity of the flowable material to pass through the channel under the influence of gravity and into the container cavity and then moving the channels and containers apart once the predetermined amount of flowable material has been entered into the containers. The size and shape and/or relative movement of the channels can be defined in order to accurately determine the said predetermined quantity of the flowable particulate or powder material which enters each of the containers even when the weight of the flowable particulate or powder material is relative light. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331818 | SLEEVE WRAPPING DEVICE - A sleeve wrapping device includes a first fixing base, a second fixing base, a first supporting frame protruded from the first fixing base, a second supporting frame protruded from the second fixing base, a first roller mounted on the first supporting frame, a second roller mounted on the second supporting frame, and a sleeve wrapping film comprising a substrate and a plurality of adhesive layers. The first roller and the second roller move back and forth relative to the first supporting frame and the second supporting frame. The sleeve wrapping device is switched between a first state that the first roller and the second roller are in contact with each other and a second state that the first roller and the second roller are separated. The substrate winds the first roller and the second roller. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331819 | Method And System For Attaching Articles To A Carrier - A method of at least partially forming packages. The method comprises moving a blank and a plurality of articles in a downstream direction through a clipping station. The blank can comprise at least a first attachment panel, a second attachment panel, and a keel portion extending from the first attachment panel to the second attachment panel. The method further can comprise forming a clipped assembly by clipping the first attachment panel and the second attachment panel of the blank to respective articles of the plurality of articles during the moving the blank and the plurality of articles through the clipping station and forming a keel by moving articles of the plurality of articles toward one another and folding the keel portion of the blank between the articles as the clipped assembly is moved in the downstream direction. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331820 | CONTAINER MANUFACTURING METHOD AND CONTAINER MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - A method of manufacturing a container includes: a container preparing step of placing a filling space of the pouch inside a receiving space of an outer container; and a pouch expanding step of supplying air to the filling space of the pouch and expanding the pouch toward the receiving space. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331821 | PACKAGING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS - A packaging system includes a first transfer station to receive a plurality of products thereon, a staging station comprising a track and a plurality of shuttle members configured to move along a path defined by the track, and a second transfer station comprising a robotic arm coupled to a plurality of gripping members. The plurality of gripping members can be configured to pick up the plurality of products from one or more of the plurality of shuttle members. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331822 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING DUAL LAYER WATER SOLUBLE PACKETS - A method of forming dual layer water soluble packets includes drawing a base film into a cavity of a mold, drawing air through openings in the base film, metering an amount of a first product of a first color onto the base film in the cavity, metering an amount of a second product of a second color onto the amount of the first product, and, sealing a lid film to the base film. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331823 | A METHOD FOR QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF A SEALING SECTION OF A PACKAGE, AND AN APPARATUS THEREOF - A method for quality assessment of a sealing section of a package, wherein the package includes at least a robustness layer and a plastic layer. The sealing section is formed by holding a first section and a second section of the package against each other while providing heat such that the plastic layer of the first and second section melt and thereby provide for that the first and second section adhere to each other. The method includes capturing image data depicting the sealing section using a camera, identifying a reference line in the image data, identifying a sealing section boundary line in the image data, determining a sealing section assessment feature set based on the reference line and the sealing section boundary line, and comparing the sealing section assessment feature set with a reference feature set. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331824 | Piercing Member for Container Access Device - A device for transferring fluids includes a piercing member having a distal end and a proximal end and defines a longitudinal fluid channel. An opening is positioned at the distal end of the piercing member with the opening in fluid communication with the longitudinal fluid channel. Further, a sleeve having a proximal end and a distal end includes an extended position where the sleeve surrounds the piercing member and a retracted position where the sleeve is retracted from the distal end of the piercing member. The sleeve defines an opening at the distal end of the sleeve with a gap defined between the retractable sleeve and the piercing member. | 2021-10-28 |
20210331825 | Composition Container With Front Surface Preserving Recess - A composition container is described. The composition container includes an interior portion to contain a composition. A recess along a back surface of the composition container promotes the collapse of the composition container along the back surface. A number of reinforcing ribs on the front surface of the composition container promote the preservation of the front surface of the composition container during collapse of the composition container. | 2021-10-28 |