JOHNSON MATTHEY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY (Royaume‑Uni)
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Aydin, Ceren
Bannon, Patrick
Markatou, Penelope
Mital, Rahul
Murray, Dennis
Thomas, Eric, Darvin
Abrégé
Methods and systems related to an exhaust gas treatment system including, in order: (i) a first means for injecting a nitrogenous reductant; (ii) a first selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst; (iii) an ammonia slip catalyst (ASC); and (iv) a second selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst, wherein the ASC comprises an SCR catalyst and a supported palladium (Pd) component.
B01J 29/72 - Zéolites aluminosilicates cristallines; Leurs composés isomorphes de types caractérisés par leur structure spécifique non prévus dans les groupes contenant des métaux du groupe du fer, des métaux nobles ou du cuivre
B01J 35/00 - Catalyseurs caractérisés par leur forme ou leurs propriétés physiques, en général
F01N 3/10 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement pour rendre les gaz d'échappement inoffensifs par conversion thermique ou catalytique des composants nocifs des gaz d'échappement
F01N 3/20 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement pour rendre les gaz d'échappement inoffensifs par conversion thermique ou catalytique des composants nocifs des gaz d'échappement caractérisés par les méthodes d'opération; Commande spécialement adaptés à la conversion catalytique
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THREE-WAY CATALYST WITH REDUCED PALLADIUM LOADING AND METHOD OF MAKING THE THREE-WAY CATALYST
Fluorinated ionomers (i.e., ion conducting polymers) that include a fluorinated polymer backbone with covalently bound pendent groups that include heteropolyacid (HP A) groups, or salts thereof, and perfluorosulfonic acid (PF SA) groups, or salts thereof, as well as polymer electrolyte membranes, fuel cells, and methods..
H01M 8/1027 - Matériaux d’électrolyte polymère caractérisés par la structure chimique de la chaîne principale du polymère conducteur ionique comprenant du carbone, de l’oxygène et d’autres atomes, p.ex. des polyéthersulfones sulfonés [S- PES]
H01M 8/1039 - Matériaux d’électrolyte polymère halogénés, p.ex. des fluorures de polyvinylidène sulfonés
C08J 5/00 - Fabrication d'objets ou de matériaux façonnés contenant des substances macromoléculaires
H01M 8/10 - PROCÉDÉS OU MOYENS POUR LA CONVERSION DIRECTE DE L'ÉNERGIE CHIMIQUE EN ÉNERGIE ÉLECTRIQUE, p.ex. BATTERIES Éléments à combustible; Leur fabrication Éléments à combustible avec électrolytes solides
A flange connector assembly for connecting trim pieces of a vehicle. A first male portion having an end portion connected to a first trim part and a second female portion connected to a trim part end to be attached to the first trim part. The first male portion has a connection portion with a T-shaped cross section and the second portion has a second connecting portion with a T-shaped cavity. The first male connecting portion and the second female connecting portion fit to precisely engage each other and retain the trim portion to be attached. The protruding T-shaped portion includes raised tuning flanges and is capable of adjusting up/down, inboard/outboard or twist fine tuning for providing alignment adjustment to the trim pieces via adjustment of the flange heights in the mold and providing new precisely adjusted T-flanges for providing a tuned butt connection of a trim strip for instance.
F16B 5/00 - Jonction de feuilles ou de plaques soit entre elles soit à des bandes ou barres parallèles à elles
B60R 13/02 - Moulures décoratives; Gouttières; Garnitures des parois; Pavillons ou garnitures des toits
B29C 45/00 - Moulage par injection, c. à d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule fermé; Appareils à cet effet
A window regulator may include a first guide rail assembly, that may be coupled to the door panel and including a first guide rail, a first pulley and a second pulley. The first slider may be configured to receive the window pane and translate along the first guide rail to move the window pane between an open position and a closed position. The first cable may be coupled to a drive and engaged with the first pulley and may be fixed to the first slider such that actuation of the drive moves the first slider and the window pane into the opening. The spring may be disposed between an end of the first cable and a portion of the first slider. The spring may be configured to bias the slider and an edge of the window pane towards the A-side beam or the B-side beam.
E05F 11/48 - Mécanismes actionnés par l'homme pour la manœuvre des battants, y compris ceux qui commandent aussi leur immobilisation pour fenêtres coulissantes, pouvant être ouvertes ou fermées par déplacement vertical, p.ex. fenêtres de véhicules manœuvrées par des cordes ou des chaînes
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE CONTROL BASED UPON OBSERVED ACCELERATION
Described herein are various technologies that pertain to controlling an AV based upon forward-looking observations of road surface behavior. With more specificity, technologies described herein pertain to controlling maneuvering of an AV in a region of a driving environment based upon an observed acceleration of an object in that region of the driving environment. A plurality of positions of an object in the driving environment are determined from output of sensors mounted on the AV. An acceleration of the object is computed based upon the positions. The AV is subsequently controlled based upon the computed acceleration.
B60W 40/068 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conditions ambiantes liés à l'état de la route coefficient de friction de la route
G01C 21/32 - Structuration ou formatage de données cartographiques
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CONTEXTUAL AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE SUPPORT THROUGH WRITTEN INTERACTION
An autonomous vehicle including a sensor system that outputs a sensor signal indicative of a condition of the autonomous vehicle. The vehicle also includes a user interface device with a display. A computing system determines, based upon a profile of the passenger, that support is to be provided textually to the passenger when the support is provided to the passenger. The computing system further detects occurrence of an event that has been identified as potentially causing discomfort to the passenger. The computing system yet further sets a predefined support message defined in an account corresponding to the event maintained in a database prior to occurrence of the event as a support message to be presented to the passenger. The computing system additionally causes the display to present the support message textually, wherein the textual support message solicits feedback from the passenger of the autonomous vehicle.
A battery maintenance system includes an enclosure including a plurality of walls. A plurality of battery cells are located in the enclosure and surrounded by electrolyte. An electrolyte agitator such as a piezoelectric device is attached to at least one of the walls of the enclosure and is configured to selectively agitate the electrolyte.
H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p.ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
Various technologies described herein pertain to controlling an autonomous vehicle to provide indicators that signal a driving intent of the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle includes a plurality of sensor systems that generate a plurality of sensor signals, a notification system, and a computing system. The computing system determines that the autonomous vehicle is to execute a maneuver that will cause the autonomous vehicle to traverse a portion of a driving environment of the autonomous vehicle. The computing system predicts that a person in the driving environment is to traverse the portion of the driving environment based upon the plurality of sensor signals, and then controls the notification system to output a first indicator indicating that the autonomous vehicle plans to yield to the person or a second indicator indicating that the autonomous vehicle plans to execute the maneuver prior to the person traversing the portion of the driving environment.
B60Q 1/00 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet
B60Q 1/26 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs ayant principalement pour objet d'indiquer le contour du véhicule ou de certaines de ses parties, ou pour engendrer des signaux au bénéfice d'autres véhicules
B60Q 1/50 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs ayant principalement pour objet d'indiquer le contour du véhicule ou de certaines de ses parties, ou pour engendrer des signaux au bénéfice d'autres véhicules pour indiquer d'autres intentions ou conditions, p.ex. demandes d'attente ou de dépassement
B60Q 5/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation acoustique
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
G08G 1/005 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers comprenant un indicateur pour guider les piétons
G08G 1/01 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande
Various technologies described herein pertain to multiple beam, single mirror lidar. A multiple beam, single mirror lidar system can include a 2D MEMS mirror and a photonic integrated circuit. The photonic integrated circuit includes a plurality of lidar channels, each including a transmitter and a receiver. In the photonic integrated circuit, the lidar channels are directed at a common point on the 2D MEMS mirror. The lidar channels are oriented with relative offset angles. Thus, the lidar channels output beams that are directed at the common point on the 2D MEMS mirror and are oriented with relative offset angles.
G01S 7/481 - Caractéristiques de structure, p.ex. agencements d'éléments optiques
G02B 26/08 - Dispositifs ou dispositions optiques pour la commande de la lumière utilisant des éléments optiques mobiles ou déformables pour commander la direction de la lumière
G02B 26/12 - Systèmes de balayage utilisant des miroirs à facettes multiples
G01S 7/48 - DÉTERMINATION DE LA DIRECTION PAR RADIO; RADIO-NAVIGATION; DÉTERMINATION DE LA DISTANCE OU DE LA VITESSE EN UTILISANT DES ONDES RADIO; LOCALISATION OU DÉTECTION DE LA PRÉSENCE EN UTILISANT LA RÉFLEXION OU LA RERADIATION D'ONDES RADIO; DISPOSITIONS ANALOGUES UTILISANT D'AUTRES ONDES - Détails des systèmes correspondant aux groupes , , de systèmes selon le groupe
G01S 17/32 - Systèmes déterminant les données relatives à la position d'une cible pour mesurer la distance uniquement utilisant la transmission d'ondes continues, soit modulées en amplitude, en fréquence ou en phase, soit non modulées
G01S 17/42 - Mesure simultanée de la distance et d'autres coordonnées
Various technologies described herein pertain to controlling an autonomous vehicle to provide indicators to distinguish the autonomous vehicle from other autonomous vehicles in a fleet. The autonomous vehicle includes a vehicle propulsion system, a braking system, a notification system, and a computing system. The notification system outputs an indicator that is perceivable external to the autonomous vehicle. The computing system receives data specifying an identity of a passenger to be picked up by the autonomous vehicle. Moreover, the computing system controls at least one of the vehicle propulsion system or the braking system to stop the autonomous vehicle for passenger pickup. Further, the computing system controls the notification system to output the indicator; a characteristic of the indicator outputted by the notification system is controlled based on the identity of the passenger to be picked up and whether the autonomous vehicle is stopped for passenger pickup.
B60W 30/16 - Contrôle de la distance entre les véhicules, p.ex. pour maintenir la distance avec le véhicule qui précède
B60Q 1/50 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs ayant principalement pour objet d'indiquer le contour du véhicule ou de certaines de ses parties, ou pour engendrer des signaux au bénéfice d'autres véhicules pour indiquer d'autres intentions ou conditions, p.ex. demandes d'attente ou de dépassement
A service latch assembly for a vehicle is disclosed. The latch assembly includes a striker member and a latch mechanism configured to selectively engage and release the strike member. The latch mechanism includes a frame plate defining a guideway configured to receive the striker member, a striker guard inserted into the guideway, a latch member pivotally connected to the frame plate, a stop tab extending from a closed end of the guideway, a stop bumper inserted onto the stop tab, and an over-mold fitted over the latch member. The over-mold includes a pivot limiter bumper configured to cooperate with the stop bumper to limit the pivot of the latch member in an open position and a striker retention feature nested onto an edge retention surface of a first lever arm of the latch member.
E05B 79/10 - Liaisons entre parties mobiles de serrure
E05B 77/04 - Serrures de véhicule caractérisées par des fonctions ou des fins particulières pour des situations d’accident pour empêcher le fonctionnement indésirable d’une serrure, p.ex. le déclenchement, au moment d’une collision
E05B 83/24 - Serrures pour compartiments à bagages, coffres ou capots de voiture pour capots de voiture
E05B 77/38 - Bourrelets, éléments élastiques de guidage ou de maintien, p.ex. pour réduire ou amortir l’impact du pêne contre la gâche lors de la fermeture du battant
E05B 77/40 - Prévention du bruit; Moyens anti-cliquetis Éléments de serrure recouverts par des couches d’insonorisation, p.ex. par des revêtements
An autonomous vehicle including a vehicle propulsion system, a braking system, a steering system, and a computing system that is in communication with the vehicle propulsion system, the braking system, and the steering system. The computing system includes a processor and memory that stores computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform acts including setting as a destination for a trip of the autonomous vehicle. The destination for the trip of the autonomous vehicle being set as a location of a second autonomous vehicle at a specific time. The processor is further configured to select a route to the destination for the trip of the autonomous vehicle. The processor is yet further configured to control at least one of the vehicle propulsion system, the braking system, or the steering system to move the autonomous vehicle along the route as selected for the trip.
An autonomous vehicle is described herein. The autonomous vehicle includes several sensor systems that asynchronously generate sensor system outputs. A batch generator system, executed by a processor, identifies batches of sensor system outputs to provide to an object classifier system, wherein the batches of sensor system outputs are identified based upon timing estimates, wherein the timing estimates include first timing estimates and second timing estimates. The first timing estimates include estimates of amounts of time needed by the object classifier system to complete processing of batches of different sizes. The second timing estimates includes estimates of when sensor system outputs are expected to be received from the several sensor systems.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
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AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE CONTROL USING PRIOR RADAR SPACE MAP
Various technologies described herein pertain to controlling an autonomous vehicle (100) to suppress data corresponding to predefined static objects (304, 606) in a radar output generated by a radar sensor system (102). A computing system (112) of the autonomous vehicle retrieves prior data for a geographic location from a prior radar space map (120). The prior radar space map includes prior data for geographic locations in an environment corresponding to whether predefined static objects to be suppressed in radar outputs are located at the geographic locations. The computing system generates a score representative of a likelihood of a tracked object being at the geographic location based on data from the radar output for the geographic location, data from an output of a second sensor system (104) for the geographic location, and the prior data for the geographic location from the prior radar space map. An engine (106), braking system (108), and/or steering system (110) are controlled based on the score.
An autonomous vehicle is described herein. The autonomous vehicle comprises a first sensor and a second sensor having limited fields of view, an articulation system, and a computing system. The computing system determines a first region and a second region external to the autonomous vehicle based on a sensor prioritization scheme comprising a ranking of regions surrounding the autonomous vehicle. The computing system then causes the articulation system to orient the first sensor towards the first region and the second region towards the second region. Responsive to receiving a sensor signal from the first sensor indicating that an object has entered a field of view of the first sensor, the computing system determines a third region having a higher ranking than the second region within the sensor prioritization scheme. The computing system then causes the articulation system to orient the second sensor towards the third region.
H01M 4/505 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques de manganèse d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes contenant du manganèse pour insérer ou intercaler des métaux légers, p.ex. LiMn2O4 ou LiMn2OxFy
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LOW DENSITY PRESS-HARDENING STEEL HAVING ENHANCED MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
A method of forming a shaped steel object is provided. The method includes cutting a blank from an alloy composition including 0.05-0.5 wt. %carbon, 4-12 wt. %manganese, 1-8 wt. %aluminum, 0-0.4 wt. %vanadium, and a remainder balance of iron. The method also includes heating the blank until the blank is austenitized to form a heated blank, transferring the heated blank to a press, forming the heating blank into a predetermined shape to form a stamped object, and decreasing the temperature of the stamped object to a temperature between a martensite start (Ms) temperature of the alloy composition and a martensite final (Mf) temperature of the alloy composition to form a shaped steel object comprising martensite and retained austenite.
A hybrid lithium ion capacitor battery and method of making the same is disclosed. The hybrid lithium ion capacitor battery includes a positive electrode separated from a negative electrode by a separator layer. A first activated carbon layer is disposed between the separator layer and one of the positive and negative electrodes. The first activated carbon layer is coated on a first surface of the separator layer. A second activated carbon layer is disposed between the separator layer and the other of the positive and negative electrodes. The second activated carbon layer is coated on a second surface of the separator layer. A first current collector coextensively contacts the first electrode and a second current collector coextensively contacts the second electrode. An electrolytic solution carries lithium cations between the positive and negative electrodes through the activated carbon coated separator layer.
4xyz2244; host material includes graphite, silicon, silicon-Li/Sn/Cu alloys, Si/Co/Fe/TiSn oxides, and low-surface area carbon; and capacitor material includes activated carbon, metal oxides, and metal sulfides.
A hybrid lithium-ion battery/capacitor cell(10) comprising at least a pair of graphite anodes(14,18) assembled with a lithium compound cathode(12) and an activated carbon capacitor electrode(16) can provide useful power performance properties and low temperature properties required for many power-utilizing applications. The initial formation of the graphite anodes(14,18) of this hybrid cell(10) combination is enhanced by including particles of a selected lithium compound with the activated carbon particles used in forming the capacitor electrode(16). The composition of the lithium compound is selected to produce lithium ions in the liquid electrolyte of the assembled cell(10) to enhance the in-situ lithiation of the graphite particles of the anodes(14,18) during formation cycles of the assembled hybrid cell(10).
H01G 11/50 - Condensateurs hybrides, c. à d. ayant des électrodes positive et négative différentes; Condensateurs électriques à double couche [EDL]; Procédés de fabrication desdits condensateurs ou de leurs composants Électrodes caractérisées par leur matériau spécialement adaptées aux condensateurs lithium-ion, p.ex. pour doper le lithium ou pour intercalation
H01G 11/08 - Combinaisons structurelles, p.ex. assemblage ou connexion de condensateurs hybrides ou EDL avec d’autres composants électriques, au moins un condensateur hybride ou EDL étant le composant principal
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STEEL FOR HOT STAMPING WITH ENHANCED OXIDATION RESISTANCE
An alloy composition is provided. The alloy composition includes chromium (Cr) at a concentration of greater than or equal to about 0.5 wt. %to less than or equal to about 9 wt. %, carbon (C) at a concentration of greater than or equal to about 0.15 wt.%to less than or equal to about 0.5 wt. %, manganese (Mn) at a concentration of greater than or equal to about 0 wt. %to less than or equal to about 3 wt. %, silicon (Si) at a concentration of greater than or equal to about 0.5 wt. %to less than or equal to about 2 wt. %, and a balance of the alloy composition being iron. Methods of making shaped steel objects from the alloy composition are also provided.
Presented herein are intrusion detection systems and algorithms for networked vehicle controllers and devices, methods for making/using such systems and algorithms, and motor vehicles with a network of ECUs and network-profiling intrusion detection capabilities. A method for detecting intrusions into an onboard network of vehicle controllers includes determining the current state of operation of a vehicle, and identifying a network traffic pattern table corresponding to the vehicle's current state of operation. Network traffic flow for one of the in- vehicle controllers is monitored when exchanging data over the Ethernet communication interface while the motor vehicle is operating in the current state of operation. The method then determines if a traffic characteristic of the monitored network traffic flow is outside a calibrated boundary that is determined from the network traffic pattern table. Responsive to the monitored network traffic flow characteristic being outside the calibrated boundary, the method executes a remedial action response.
A method of laser welding together two or more overlapping metal workpieces (12, 14, or 12, 150, 14) included in a welding region (16) of a workpiece stack-up (10) involves advancing a beam spot (44) of a laser beam (24) relative to a top surface (20) of the workpiece stack-up along a first weld path (72) in a first direction (74) to form an elongated melt puddle (76) and, then, advancing the beam spot (44) of the laser beam (24) along a second weld path (78) in a second direction (80) that is opposite of the first direction while the elongated melt puddle is still in a molten state. The first weld path and the second weld path overlap so that the beam spot of the laser beam is conveyed through the elongated melt puddle when the beam spot is advanced along the second weld path.
A method for joining together metal workpieces (12, 14, 150) includes advancing a beam spot (44) of a laser beam (24) relative to the top surface (20) of the workpiece stack-up (10) along a primary beam travel pattern (78) to create a molten metal portion (70) within the workpiece stack-up and, thereafter, reducing a power density of the laser beam and moving the beam spot of the laser beam relative to an upper surface (82) of the molten metal portion along a secondary beam travel pattern (84) to introduce heat into the molten metal portion such that the molten metal portion is prevented from fully solidifying and at least an upper region (86) of the molten metal portion that includes the upper surface is maintained in a molten state. The laser beam is then removed from the molten metal portion to allow the molten metal portion to solidify into a laser weld joint (66). The laser weld joint have a smooth top surface.
Lithium-based and sodium-based batteries and capacitors using metal foil current collectors, coated with porous layers of particles of active electrode materials for producing an electric current, may adapted to produce heat for enhancing output when the cells are required to periodically operate during low ambient temperatures. A self-heating cell may be placed in heat transfer contact with a working cell that is temporarily in a cold environment. Or one or both of the anode current collector and cathode current collectors of a heating cell may be formed with shaped extended portions, uncoated with electrode materials, through which cell current may be passed for resistance heating of the extended current collector areas. These extended current collector areas may be used to heat the working area of the cell in which they are incorporated, or to contact and heat an adjacent working cell.
H01M 10/654 - Moyens de commande de la température associés de façon structurelle avec les éléments situés à l'intérieur du boîtier des éléments, p.ex. mandrins, électrodes ou électrolytes
H01M 10/0587 - Structure ou fabrication d'accumulateurs ayant uniquement des éléments de structure enroulés, c. à d. des électrodes positives enroulées, des électrodes négatives enroulées et des séparateurs enroulés
An electrolyte can be pretreated by contacting with an oxide species (e. g., SiO2, SiOx, where 1≤x≤2, TiO2). The electrolyte comprises LiPF6 and a carbonate solvent. A reaction occurs to form a pretreated electrolyte comprising a compound selected from the group consisting of: MaPx'OyFz, MaPx'OyFzCnHm, and combinations thereof, where when P in the formula is normalized to 1 so that x' is equal to about 1, 0
H01M 10/00 - PROCÉDÉS OU MOYENS POUR LA CONVERSION DIRECTE DE L'ÉNERGIE CHIMIQUE EN ÉNERGIE ÉLECTRIQUE, p.ex. BATTERIES Éléments secondaires; Leur fabrication
H01M 4/48 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques
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METHODS TO STABILIZE LITHIUM TITANATE OXIDE (LTO) BY SURFACE COATING
Methods of pretreating an electroactive material comprising lithium titanate oxide (LTO) include contacting a surface of the electroactive material with a pretreatment composition. In one variation, the pretreatment composition includes a salt of lithium fluoride salt selected from the group consisting of: lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6), lithium tetrafluoroborate (LiBF4), and combinations thereof, and a solvent. In another variation, the pretreatment composition includes an organophosphorus compound. In this manner, a protective surface coating forms on the surface of the electroactive material. The protective surface coating comprises fluorine, oxygen, phosphorus or boron, as well as optional elements such as carbon, hydrogen, and listed metals, and combinations thereof.
An aluminum alloy consisting essentially of from greater than 6 wt% to about 12.5 wt% silicon; iron present in an amount up to 0.15 wt%; from about 0.1 wt% to about 0.4 wt% chromium; from about 0.1 wt% to about 3 wt% copper; from about 0.1 wt% to about 0.5 wt% magnesium; from about 0.05 wt% to about 0.1 wt% titanium; less than 0.01 wt% of strontium; and a balance of aluminum and inevitable impurities. The aluminum alloy contains no vanadium. A method for increasing ductility and strength of an aluminum alloy without using vacuum and a T7 heat treatment, the method comprising: casting the molten aluminum alloy by a high pressure die-cast process to form a cast structure. The structural castings formed of the aluminum alloy composition disclosed herein exhibit desirable mechanical properties, such as high strength and high ductility/elongation.
A method of laser welding together two or more overlapping light metal workpieces (12, 14, or 12, 150, 14) involves advancing a laser beam (24) relative to the top surface (20) of the workpiece stack-up (10) multiple times along a closed-curve weld path (72). The conductive heat transfer associated with such advancement of the laser beam (24) grows and develops a larger melt puddle (76) that penetrates into the workpiece stack-up (10) and intersects each faying interface (34 or 160, 162) established within the stack-up (10). Upon halting transmission of the laser beam (24) or otherwise removing the laser beam (24) from the closed-curved weld path (72), the melt puddle (76) solidifies into a laser weld joint (66) comprised of resolidified composite workpiece material (78).
A method for joining together metal workpiece (12,14 or 12,150, 14) includes forming a laser weld joint (66) in a workpiece stack-up (10) that fusion welds two or more overlapping metal workpiece (12,14 or 12,150 or 14) together. The laser weld joint (66) has an initial top surface (76). Once the laser weld joint (66) is formed, the method calls for impinging the laser weld joint (66) with a laser beam (24) and moving the laser beam (24) along the initial top surface (76) of the laser weld joint (66) to melt an upper portion (78) of the joint (66) including the initial top surface (76). The laser beam (24) is eventually removed from the laser weld joint (66) to allow the melted upper portion (78) of the joint (66) to resolidify and provide the laser weld joint (66) with a modified top surface (84) that is smoother than the initial top surface (76). By providing the laser weld joint with a smoother modified top surface, residual stress concentration points are removed and the laser weld joint is less liable to damage seal strips.
Provided is a particulate electrode material for an electrode of a hybrid battery /capacitor, in which the battery constituent is a lithium-ion battery. The electrode material comprises: a group of hybrid particle structures, each hybrid particle structure consisting of electrode material and capacitor material, each hybrid particle structure being characterized by a core particle composed of active anode material or of active cathode material for a lithium-ion battery, each core particle being covered by a porous shell of smaller carbon particles, the carbon particles being porous and serving as capacitor material in the group of hybrid particle structures, the porosity of the shells of capacitor material particles enabling lithium ions in a selected non-aqueous solution of a lithium electrolyte salt to interact with both the active anode material or the active cathode material of the core particle and the porous carbon capacitor particles of the shell. Also provided is a method of forming hybrid particle structures.
H01M 4/02 - PROCÉDÉS OU MOYENS POUR LA CONVERSION DIRECTE DE L'ÉNERGIE CHIMIQUE EN ÉNERGIE ÉLECTRIQUE, p.ex. BATTERIES Électrodes Électrodes composées d'un ou comprenant un matériau actif
H01M 4/48 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques
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ADHESIVE COMPOSITION, COMPONENT, AND METHOD OF FORMING THE COMPONENT
An adhesive composition includes an epoxy component and an additive component reactive with the epoxy component. The additive component includes an imidazole present in an amount of less than or equal to 10 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the adhesive composition, and an amine present in an amount of less than or equal to 5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the adhesive composition. The epoxy component and the additive component are present in the adhesive composition in a ratio of from 1: 1 to 15: 1. A method of forming a component includes curing the adhesive composition at a temperature of less than or equal to 150 ℃ for less than or equal to 30 minutes to thereby join the first substrate and the second substrate.
An alloy composition comprises that carbon at a concentration of from greater than or equal to about 0.15% by weight to less than or equal to about 0.5% by weight of the alloy composition, manganese at a concentration of from greater than or equal to about 0.1% by weight to less than or equal to about 3% by weight of the alloy composition; silicon at a concentration of from greater than or equal to about 0.1% by weight to less than or equal to about 0.5% by weight of the alloy composition; either: chromium at a concentration of from greater than or equal to about 2% by weight to less than or equal to about 10% by weight of the alloy composition and aluminum at a concentration of from greater than or equal to about 0% by weight to less than or equal to about 5% by weight of the alloy composition, or aluminum at a concentration of from greater than or equal to about 2% by weight to less than or equal to about 10% by weight of the alloy composition and chromium at a concentration of from greater than or equal to about 0% by weight to less than or equal to about 5% by weight of the alloy composition; and a balance of the alloy composition being iron. Also discloses an alloy composition and a method of producing a press hardening steel object.
Provided is a method of heat treating a die cast aluminum alloy component. A die cast component has at least one thin walled region with a thickness of ≤ 5 mm. The alloy has silicon at ≥ 6.5 mass % to ≤ 15.5 mass %, copper at ≥ 0.1 mass % to ≤ 3.5 mass %, magnesium at ≤ 0.5 mass %, manganese at ≤ 0.6 mass %, and chromium at ≤ 0.6 mass %. The method includes quenching the die cast component at a cooling rate of ≥ about 100℃/second to a first temperature of less than 50℃ and age hardening by heating the die cast component to a second temperature of ≥ about 150℃ for a predetermined duration of time to facilitate formation of particles of Mg 2Si in an aluminum alloy matrix. The aluminum alloy treated by the method can form lightweight, high strength, high ductility components.
According to aspects of the present disclosure, a method includes obtaining a first amount of magnesium, a second amount of manganese, and a third amount of a cathodic poison and combining the magnesium, the manganese, and the cathodic poison to thereby form a kinetically hindered magnesium alloy includes less than 1 part by weight of manganese and less than about 5 parts by weight of cathodic poison based on 100 parts of the kinetically hindered magnesium alloy. The cathodic poison is configured to inhibit a cathodic reaction when combined with the magnesium.
A method of laser welding a workpiece stack-up (10, 10') that includes at least two overlapping metal workpieces (12, 150, 14) comprises advancing a beam spot (44) of a laser beam (24) relative to a top surface (20) of the workpiece stack-up (10, 10') and along a beam travel pattern (66) to form a laser weld joint (64) that fusion welds the metal workpieces (12, 150, 14) together. While the beam spot (44) is being advanced between a first point (76) and a second point (78) of one or more weld paths (74) of the beam travel pattern (66), the position of a focal point (52) of the laser beam (24) is oscillated relative to the top surface (20) of the workpiece stack-up (10, 10') along a dimension (68) oriented transverse to the top surface (20).
A lithium-ion battery is disclosed which uses lithium titanate as the anode material in the discharge of the cell (s) of the battery and a mixture of lithium manganese oxide (LMO) with a minor portion of a selected lithium-additional metal element-oxygen compound as the cathode material. The selected lithium compound is compatible with the lithium manganese oxide as a cathode material and has a lower and useful discharge potential than the LMO at the end of the discharge cycle of the cell. The electrode materials are used in combination with a non-aqueous solution of a lithium salt electrolyte. Damage to the electrode materials by over-discharge of the cell can be minimized by utilizing a predetermined portion of the selected lithium compound in mixture with lithium manganese oxide which provides additional capacity for self-discharge of the cell after it has reached a predetermined degree of discharge.
H01M 4/131 - PROCÉDÉS OU MOYENS POUR LA CONVERSION DIRECTE DE L'ÉNERGIE CHIMIQUE EN ÉNERGIE ÉLECTRIQUE, p.ex. BATTERIES Électrodes Électrodes composées d'un ou comprenant un matériau actif Électrodes pour accumulateurs à électrolyte non aqueux, p.ex. pour accumulateurs au lithium; Leurs procédés de fabrication Électrodes à base d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes, ou de mélanges d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes, p.ex. LiCoOx
A method of laser spot welding a workpiece stack-up (10) that includes at least two overlapping steel workpieces (12, 14, 150) is disclosed. The method includes directing a plurality of laser beams (24, 24', 24'') at the top surface (20) of the workpiece stack- up to create a molten steel weld pool (92) that penetrates into the stack-up. The molt-en steel weld pool is then grown to penetrate further into the stack-up by increasing an overall combined irradiance of the laser beams while reducing the total projected sectional area (88) of the laser beams at a plane of the top surface of the workpiece stack-up. Increasing the overall combined irradiance of the laser beams may be acco-mplished by moving the focal points (66, 66', 66'') of the laser beams closer to the top surface or by reducing the mean angle of incidence (86) of the laser beams so as to reduce the eccentricity of the individual projected sectional areas of the laser beams.
The electrical performance and structural integrity of lithium battery electrodes, formed of particles of active electrode materials, are improved by mixing electrically conductive wires (metal wires, carbon fibers, and/or the like, including chemically-reduced metal oxide particles) with the particles of active electrode material. For example, copper wires may be intimately mixed with anode particles in porous anode layers which are resin-bonded to sides of a copper current collector foil. And aluminum wires may be mixed with cathode particles in porous cathode layers resin bonded to an aluminum current collector. The wires may be used to increase both the conductivity of electrons and lithium ions and the flexibility of the electrode layer when the electrodes are infiltrated with a solution of a lithium salt electrolyte. The workable thickness of each electrode layer can thus be increased and its performance enhanced to produce a lower cost and better forming battery.
H01M 4/13 - PROCÉDÉS OU MOYENS POUR LA CONVERSION DIRECTE DE L'ÉNERGIE CHIMIQUE EN ÉNERGIE ÉLECTRIQUE, p.ex. BATTERIES Électrodes Électrodes composées d'un ou comprenant un matériau actif Électrodes pour accumulateurs à électrolyte non aqueux, p.ex. pour accumulateurs au lithium; Leurs procédés de fabrication
42.
COORDINATION OF VEHICLE ACTUATORS DURING FIRING FRACTION TRANSITIONS
A variety of methods and arrangements are described for controlling transitions between firing fractions during operation of an engine. In general, cam first transition strategies are described in which the cam phase is changed to, or close to a target cam phase before a corresponding firing fraction change is implemented. When the cam phase change associated with a desired firing fraction change is relatively large, the firing fraction change is divided into a series of two or more firing fraction change steps - with each step using a cam first transition approach. A number of intermediate target selection schemes are described as well. The described techniques are well suited for use in managing firing fraction transitions during skip fire, dynamic firing level modulation and/or other types of engine operation where the effective displacement of the engine may change.
F01L 1/344 - Systèmes de distribution à soupapes, p.ex. à soupapes de levage caractérisés par des moyens de changer la période d'une soupape sans changer la durée de l'ouverture en modifiant la position angulaire relative entre le vilebrequin et l'arbre à came, p.ex. à l'aide d'un engrenage hélicoïdal
F02D 13/02 - Réglage de la puissance du moteur par variation des caractéristiques de fonctionnement de la soupape d'admission ou de la soupape d'échappement, p.ex. réglage de la durée d'admission ou d'échappement pendant la marche du moteur
An aluminum-magnesium alloy is disclosed which provides superior properties for casting in steel dies and good ductility for forming castings of complex shapes, including thin-wall portions. The aluminum-based alloy contains, in weight percent, about 2-15 percent magnesium, 0.2 to 3 percent silicon, 0.05 to 0.5 percent chromium, 0.05 to 0.5 percent manganese, 0.05 to 0.2%titanium, and a minimal content of iron. In its molten state this aluminum-magnesium-chromium alloy can be pushed into the molding cavities of iron-based dies in a high pressure die casting procedure and conform to complexly-shaped die surfaces with thin cavity portions without dissolving appreciable amounts of iron or experiencing die soldering on the die surfaces. The resulting castings display good strength and ductility and can be further enhanced by an artificial aging process after solution heat treatment.
At least one of the anode and cathode of a lithium-ion processing electrochemical cell are prepared with a layer of mixed particles of both active lithium battery electrode materials and lithium ion adsorbing capacitor materials, or with co-extensive, contiguous layers of battery electrode particles in one layer and capacitor particles in the adjoining layer. The proportions of active battery electrode particles and active capacitor particles in one or both of the electrodes are predetermined to provide specified energy density (Wh/kg) and power density (W/kg) properties of the cell for its intended application.
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p.ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodes; Batteries à l'ion lithium
A method of laser welding a workpiece stack-up (10) that includes at least two overlapping steel workpieces, at least one of which includes a surface coating of a zinc-based material. The method includes forming at least one preliminary weld deposit (74) in the workpiece stack-up (10) and, thereafter, forming a principal laser weld joint. The formation of the principal laser spot weld joint involves advancing a principal welding laser beam (90) relative to a plane of the top surface (20) of the workpiece stack-up (10) along a beam travel pattern (104) that lies within an annular weld area (92). The beam travel pattern (104) of the principal welding laser beam (90) surrounds a center area (98) on the plane of the top surface (20) that spans the at least one preliminary weld deposit (74) formed in the workpiece stack-up (10).
A number of variations may include placement of germicidal ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light treatments within vehicle interiors/exteriors to minimize material surface microbial growth and contamination, and sanitizes vehicle surfaces. A number of variations may include vehicles including UV-C light devices mounted in or on the vehicle to treat interiors/exteriors of the vehicle to minimize material surface microbial growth and contamination, and sanitize vehicle surfaces.
B60N 3/00 - Aménagements ou adaptations d'autres accessoires pour passagers, non prévus ailleurs
A61L 2/10 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets
B60Q 3/00 - Agencement des dispositifs d’éclairage pour l’intérieur des véhicules; Dispositifs d’éclairage spécialement adaptés à l’intérieur des véhicules
47.
REMOVING RESIDUAL WATER FROM LITHIUM-BASED ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES
A method involves contacting a material for a lithium-based energy storage device with a supercritical substance maintained at or above its critical point. A lithium-based energy storage device is also provided, in which at least one of the various component parts (battery separator, lithium salt, negative electrode, negative current collector, positive electrode, and positive current collector) is substantially free of residual water by contact with the supercritical substance maintained at or above its critical point.
H01G 11/00 - Condensateurs hybrides, c. à d. ayant des électrodes positive et négative différentes; Condensateurs électriques à double couche [EDL]; Procédés de fabrication desdits condensateurs ou de leurs composants
Methods for forming zinc coated steel alloys are provided via austenitizing and quenching. A conventional step of partitioning is eliminated and the zinc coated steel alloys may have an ultimate tensile strength of at least about 1000 MPa. The zinc coated steel alloy may have a multiphase microstructure at≥about 50 to≤about 65% ferrite; ≥about 15 to≤about 40% martensite; and≥about 10 to≤about 20% metastable retained austenite. The zinc coated steel alloy preferably comprises carbon at≥0.35 to≤about 0.45 wt. %; silicon at≤about 0.5; manganese at≥about 0.5 to≤about 1.5 wt. %; aluminum at≥about 3 to≤about 5 wt. %; chromium at≤about 1 wt. %; and a balance of iron and impurities.
Methods are provided for forming low density zinc-coated TRIP-assisted steel having a multiphase bainitic microstructure produced by austenitization, quenching, and zinc coating. A conventional step of isothermal bainitic holding is eliminated and the zinc coated steel alloy may have an elongation of ≥ about 30% to ≤ 45%. The zinc coated steel alloy may have a multiphase microstructure of ≥ about 40 to ≤ about 60% ferrite; ≥ about 15 to ≤ about 30% metastable retained austenite; and ≥ about 10 to ≤ about 45% bainite. The zinc coated steel alloy preferably comprises carbon at ≥ about 0.35 to ≤ about 0.45 wt. %; silicon at ≤ about 0.5 wt. %; manganese at ≥ about 0.2 to ≤ about 1 wt. %; aluminum at ≥ about 3 to ≤ about 5 wt. %; chromium at ≤ about 0.5 wt. %; and a balance of iron and impurities.
C21D 8/02 - Modification des propriétés physiques par déformation en combinaison avec, ou suivie par, un traitement thermique pendant la fabrication de produits plats ou de bandes
An aluminum alloy composition is provided. The aluminum alloy composition includes silicon at a concentration of from greater than or equal to about 9.5% (wt. /wt. ) to less than or equal to about 11.5% (wt. /wt. ); manganese at a concentration of greater than or equal to about 0.5% by weight to less than or equal to about 0.8% by weight of the alloy composition; copper at a concentration of less than or equal to about 2% (wt. /wt. ); and a balance of the alloy composition being aluminum. The aluminum alloy composition has a superior strength and ductility relative to traditional aluminum alloys.
Methods of casting lightweight, high-strength aluminum cast structural components are provided wherein the casting is accomplished by low-pressure die casting or gravity casting. The aluminum cast structural component is preferably composed of an aluminum-based alloy comprising silicon at ≥ about 4 to ≤ about 7 wt. %; iron at ≤ about 0.15 wt. %; manganese at ≤ about 0.5 wt. %; chromium at ≥ about 0.15 to ≤ about 0.5 wt. %; magnesium at ≤ about 0.8 wt. %; zinc at ≤ about 0.01 wt. %; titanium at ≥ about 0.05 to ≤ about 0.15 wt. %; phosphorus at ≤ about 0.003 wt. %; strontium at ≤ about 0.015 wt. % and a balance of aluminum.
A car audio output control device and a method therefor are disclosed. The control device stores, in advance, an identification code for each output mode with respect to a plurality of output modes and receives a device acoustic source and an identification code defining an attribute of the device acoustic source from a peripheral device. When an acoustic source is generated by the peripheral device, the control device controls a car audio output such that when a device acoustic source and an identification code are received while a source acoustic source self-generated by a car audio is outputted, the control device selects one output mode matched with the received identification code from among the plurality of output modes and controls the source acoustic source and the device acoustic source according to the selected output mode so as to change the car audio output. An acoustic source path and acoustic source state of a car audio output are controlled so as to be different with respect to each of the plurality of output modes. Therefore, a car audio output change can be optimally controlled so as to be suitable for an acoustic source attribute, and a user can clearly recognize important information provided as an acoustic source in any situation.
G11B 20/10 - Enregistrement ou reproduction numériques
B60R 11/02 - Autres aménagements pour tenir ou monter des objets pour postes radio, de télévision, téléphones, ou objets similaires; Disposition de leur commande
G11B 5/02 - Procédés d'enregistrement, de reproduction ou d'effacement; Circuits correspondants pour la lecture, l'écriture ou l'effacement
A method of laser welding a workpiece stack-up (10) that includes at least two overlapping aluminum workpieces comprises advancing a laser beam (24) relative to a plane of a top surface (20) of the workpiece stack-up (10) and along a beam travel pattern (74) that lies within an annular weld area (82) defined by an inner diameter boundary (86) and an outer diameter boundary (84) on the plane of the top surface (20). The beam travel pattern (74) of the laser beam (24) surrounds a center area encircled by the annular weld area (82) on the plane of the top surface (20) so as to force entrained porosity inwards into a region of the weld joint (72) beneath the center area on the plane of the top surface (20) of the workpiece stack-up (10).
A method of laser spot welding a workpiece stack-up (10) includes initially forming at least one hole (74) in the workpiece stack-up and, thereafter, forming a laser spot weld joint (86). The formation of the laser spot weld joint involves directing a welding laser beam (24) at the top surface (20) of the workpiece stack-up to create a molten steel weld pool (98) that penetrates into the stack-up, and then advancing the welding laser beam relative to a plane of the top surface of the workpiece stack-up along a beam travel pattern (102) that lies within an annular weld area (90). The beam travel pattern of the welding laser beam surrounds a center area (96) on the plane of the top surface that spans the at least one hole formed in the workpiece stack-up. The workpiece stack-up includes at least two overlapping steel workpieces, at least one of which includes a surface coating of a zinc-based material. This method can minimize porosity within the weld joint.
B23K 26/57 - Travail par transmission du faisceau laser à travers ou dans la pièce à travailler le faisceau laser entrant dans une face de la pièce à travailler d’où il est transmis à travers le matériau de la pièce à travailler pour opérer sur une face différente de la pièce à travailler, p.ex. pour effectuer un enlèvement de matière, pour rac
B23K 26/32 - Assemblage tenant compte des propriétés du matériau concerné
B23K 26/211 - Assemblage par soudage avec interposition de matériau particulier pour faciliter la connexion des parties
55.
MULTI-MODE TRANSMISSION INCLUDING A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
A transmission includes a continuously variable unit (CVU) (20) arranged in parallel with an expansion gearset (120). The CVU (20) includes a first pulley (22) that is rotatably coupled to a second pulley (24) and an input member (12). The expansion gearset (120) includes a planetary gearset (130) that is arranged in series with a coplanar second gearset (140), and the second gearset (140) includes a first gear (142) engaged with a layshaft gear (144). The second pulley (24) is rotatably couplable to the first gear (142) of the second gearset (140). The layshaft gear (144) is engaged with a ring gear (136) and a carrier member (134) which is rotatably couplable to an output member (14). The first pulley (22) is rotatably couplable to the sun gear (132) via a first clutch (115). The transmission operates in a continuously variable mode when the first clutch (115) is deactivated, and operates in a power split mode when the first clutch (115) is activated.
F16H 37/08 - Combinaisons de transmissions mécaniques non prévues dans les groupes comportant essentiellement et uniquement des transmissions à engrenages ou à friction avec dispositions pour répartir le couple entre plusieurs arbres intermédiaires avec transmission différentielle
56.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION INCLUDING A LAYSHAFT GEARSET
A torque transmission device (100) includes a variator of a continuously variable unit (CVU) (20) arranged in parallel with a layshaft gearset (30). The CVU (20) includes a first pulley (22) rotatably coupled to a second pulley (24), and the layshaft gearset (30) includes a first gear element (32) meshingly engaged with an intermediate gear element (34) meshingly engaged with a second gear element (36). A transmission input member (12) is rotatably coupled to the first pulley (22) of the CVU (20), and is selectively rotatably coupled to the first gear element (32) of the layshaft gearset (30) by activation of a first clutch (37). A transmission output member (14) is rotatably coupled to the second pulley (24) of the CVU (20) and rotatably coupled to the second gear element (36) of the layshaft gearset (30). The transmission is disposed to operate in a continuously variable mode when the first clutch (37) is disengaged, and to operate in a fixed gear mode when the first clutch (37) is engaged.
F16H 37/06 - Combinaisons de transmissions mécaniques non prévues dans les groupes comportant essentiellement et uniquement des transmissions à engrenages ou à friction avec dispositions pour répartir le couple entre plusieurs arbres intermédiaires
F16H 37/08 - Combinaisons de transmissions mécaniques non prévues dans les groupes comportant essentiellement et uniquement des transmissions à engrenages ou à friction avec dispositions pour répartir le couple entre plusieurs arbres intermédiaires avec transmission différentielle
A method of laser welding a workpiece stack-up (10) of overlapping steel workpieces (12, 14) involves heat-treating a region (64) of the stack-up (10) followed by forming a laser weld joint (66) that is located at least partially within the heat-treated region (64). During heat-treating, one or more pre-welding laser beams (68) are sequentially directed at a top surface (20) of the workpiece stack-up (10) and advanced along a pre-welding beam travel pattern (70) so as to reduce an amount of vaporizable zinc within the stack-up(10). Thereafter, the laser weld joint (66) is formed by directing a welding laser beam (82) at the top surface (20) of the workpiece stack-up (10) and advancing the welding laser beam (82) along a welding beam travel pattern (84) that at least partially overlaps with a coverage area of a pre-welding beam travel pattern (70) or a shared coverage area portion of multiple pre-welding beam travel patterns (70). The method can help reduce an amount of vaporizable zinc within the stack-up (10).
A method of laser welding a workpiece stack-up (100) including overlapping steel workpieces (102,104), at least one of which includes a surface coating of zinc or a zinc-based alloy. The method involves directing a first laser beam (132) at the workpiece stack-up (100) to produce a first molten steel pool (136) and advancing the first laser beam (132) relative to a plane of a top surface (114) of the stack-up (100) along a first beam travel pattern to heat treat the stack-up (100). Thereafter, a second laser beam (176) is directed at the top surface (114) of the workpiece stack-up (100) to produce a second molten steel pool (178) within the workpiece stack-up (100). The second laser beam (176) is optionally advanced relative to the plane of the top surface (114) of the workpiece stack-up (100) along a second beam travel pattern. The second laser beam (176) operates to fusion the overlapping steel workpieces (102,104) together.
The present invention relates to an operation control method for a vehicle infotainment system for enabling phone projection to be automatically executed during a connection between a head unit of a vehicle and a smart device, and it is preferred that the method comprises: a phone projection setting step of allowing any one of a plurality of phone projections mounted on a head unit of a vehicle to be set; a step of connecting a first smart device to the head unit of a vehicle; a step of determining whether the first smart device connected to the head unit of a vehicle supports the phone projection set in the phone projection setting step; and a step of executing the set phone projection if the first smart device supports the set phone projection, according to the determination result. Therefore, since a user does not have to carry out a separate setting when the head unit of a vehicle is connected to the smart device, convenience of use can be provided.
B60R 16/02 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleurs; Agencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H04L 29/08 - Procédure de commande de la transmission, p.ex. procédure de commande du niveau de la liaison
60.
ENCAPSULATED LITHIUM TITANATE FOR LITHIUM ION BATTERIES
A lithium ion battery including an electrolyte and a lithium titanate negative electrode is provided. The lithium titanate negative electrode includes structures of a lithium titanate core and a conformal layer surrounding each lithium titanate core. The conformal layer either includes titanium oxide with substantially no lithium or has a concentration of lithium ranging from a lower concentration at a surface portion of the layer to a higher concentration at an interior portion of the layer adjacent to the lithium titanate core. A method of preparing the lithium titanate structures and a method of preparing an electrode for a lithium ion battery, wherein the electrode includes lithium titanate structures, are also provided.
H01M 4/485 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes pour insérer ou intercaler des métaux légers, p.ex. LiTi2O4 ou LiTi2OxFy
61.
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND METHOD OF IGNITING A FUEL
An internal combustion engine includes a fuel nozzle for injecting a fuel into a combustion chamber, and a plasma igniter for generating one or more pluralities of free radicals within the chamber, and initiating a flame to ignite the fuel. The igniter protrudes into the chamber. A method of igniting a fuel within a combustion chamber and controlling combustion phasing includes injecting a first portion of the fuel into the combustion chamber, energizing the plasma igniter to generate one or more pluralities of free radicals, each plurality having a known voltage, subsequently injecting a second portion of the fuel into the combustion chamber, and closely coupling activation of the plasma igniter with the second injection to ignite the fuel. Combustion phasing of the ignition event is controlled by controlling the number and voltage of the pluralities of free radicals generated by the plasma igniter.
F02P 15/08 - Allumage par étincelle électrique ayant des caractéristiques non couvertes dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes à étincelles multiples, c. à d. allumage simultané en différents endroits d'un même cylindre ou dans plusieurs cylindres
F02P 9/00 - Commande de l'allumage par étincelle électrique, non prévue ailleurs
H01T 13/20 - Bougies d'allumage caractérisées par les particularités des électrodes ou de l'isolement
62.
REMOTE LASER WELDING OF OVERLAPPING METAL WORKPIECES AT FAST SPEEDS
A method of laser welding a workpiece stack-up (10) that includes at least two overlapping metal workpieces (12, 14) comprises advancing a laser beam (24) relative to a plane of a top surface (20) of the workpiece stack-up (10) from a start point (84) to an end point (86) along a beam travel pattern (78) at a high laser beam travel speed of greater than 8 meters per minute. The two or more overlapping metal workpieces (12, 14) may be steel workpieces or they may be aluminum workpieces, and at least one of the metal workpieces (12, 14) includes a surface coating (40). Advancing the laser beam (24) along the beam travel pattern (78) forms a weld joint (76), which includes resolidified composite workpiece material derived from each of the metal workpieces (12, 14) penetrated by a molten weld pool (80), that fusion welds the metal workpieces (12, 14) together. The relatively high laser beam travel speed contributes to improve strength properties of the weld joint (76).
Some lithium-ion batteries are assembled using a plurality of electrically interconnected battery pouches to obtain the electrical potential and power requirements of the battery application. Such battery pouches may be prepared to contain a stacked grouping, or a wound grouping, of inter-layered and interconnected anodes, cathodes, and separators, each wetted with a liquid electrolyte. A reference electrode, an optional auxiliary reference electrode, and adjacent enclosing modified working electrodes are combined in a specific arrangement and inserted within the stack structure, or the wound structure, of other cell members to enable accurate assessment of both anode group and cathode group performance, and to validate and regenerate reference electrode capability.
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p.ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodes; Batteries à l'ion lithium
A torque transmitting device (10) includes a clutch housing (14) rotatable about an axis (A), a first set of clutch plates (20A) splined to the clutch housing (14), and a second set of clutch plates (20B) interleaved with the first set and rotatable about the axis (A) of rotation. A push plate assembly (28) is splined to the clutch housing (14) for rotation therewith. A roller assembly (42) includes a roller housing (48) splined to the clutch housing (14), a roller supporter (54) housed in the roller housing (48), and a roller element (62) supported by the roller supporter (54). A wedge assembly (12) includes a wedge housing (64) connected to a wedge block (24). The wedge housing (64) includes a ramp member (70) defining a ramp surface (16) with the roller element (62) contacting the ramp surface (16). A motion converter (71) is disposed between the push plate assembly (28) and the wedge housing (64) such that axial movement of the push plate assembly (28) causes rotation of the wedge assembly (12) relative to the roller assembly (42).
Methods and apparatus are provided for controlling an air quality within a passenger cabin (38). The method includes outputting one or more control signals, by a processor (20), to activate a motor (32) to generate an airflow stream for observation by a fine particulate matter sensor (36), the fine particulate matter sensor (36) generating sensor signals based on the observation; determining a concentration level of fine particulate matter in the airflow based on the sensor signals; and outputting one or more control signals to an air quality system (16) associated with the passenger cabin (38) to generate an airflow into the passenger cabin (38) based on the determined concentration level, the airflow into the passenger cabin (38) flowing through a fine particulate matter filter (50).
Methods and apparatus are provided for determining a particulate concentration level with a portable component (12). The method includes outputting one or more control signals, by a processor, to active a motor (80) to generate an airflow stream through a cavity (66) of the portable component (12); determining a concentration level of fine particulate matter in the airflow; determining an air quality level of the airstream through the cavity (66) based on the determined concentration level; and outputting the determined concentration level with a graphical indicator (136) of the air quality level of display on a display (86) associated with the portable component (12).
F24F 1/02 - Climatiseurs individuels monoblocs pour le conditionnement de l'air, c. à d. avec tout l'appareillage nécessaire au traitement placé dans une enveloppe
67.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING PRE-PRIMARY IGNITION OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
A method of controlling pre-primary ignitions of an internal combustion engine includes accessing data corresponding to an exhaust gas recirculation error and data corresponding to at least one of a rotational speed of the engine, a throttle position of a throttle, and a combustion mode of the engine. A voltage of the electrical power to be applied to an ignition source and a number of pre-primary ignitions to be applied are calculated based on the data corresponding to the exhaust gas recirculation error and the data corresponding to at least one of the rotational speed of the engine, the throttle position, and the combustion mode of the engine.
F02P 5/04 - Avance ou retard à l'allumage par étincelle électrique; Leur commande automatiquement, en fonction des conditions de travail du moteur, du véhicule ou des conditions atmosphériques
A method of laser spot welding a workpiece stack-up(10) that includes at least two overlapping steel workpieces(12,14), at least one of which includes a surface coating(40), is disclosed. The method includes directing a laser beam(24) at the top surface(20) of the workpiece stack-up(10) to create a molten steel weld pool(90) that penetrates into the stack-up(10). The molten steel weld pool(90) is then grown to penetrate further into the stack-up(10) by increasing an irradiance of the laser beam(24) while reducing the projected sectional area(86) of the laser beam(24) at a plane of the top surface(20) of the workpiece stack-up(10). Increasing the irradiance of the laser beam(24) may be accomplished by moving a focal point(62) of the laser beam(24) closer to the top surface(20) or by reducing an angle of incidence(82) of the laser beam(24) so as to reduce the eccentricity of the projected sectional area(86) of the laser beam(24).
A method of manufacturing a pin(46) for a mold(28) includes forming the pin(46) to include a substantially uniform initial hardness throughout the entire structure of the formed pin(46). The formed pin(46) is then processed with a hardening process, such that the processed pin(46) exhibits a hardness defining a hardness gradient that gradually increases from the initial hardness at a central interior region(56) of the pin(46) to an increased surface hardness at an exterior surface(60) of the pin(46). After processing the pin(46) with the hardening process, a coating(64) maybe deposited onto the exterior surface(60) of the pin(46) with a physical vapor deposition process. The coating(64) exhibits a hardness that is greater than the hardness of the increased surface hardness of the exterior surface(60) of the pin(46). The pin(46) may include, for example, a core pin, a squeeze pin, or an ejector pin.
A non-aqueous electrolyte includes a solvent, a lithium salt, and an additive selected from: formulas, and combinations thereof. R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from: a linear or branched alkyl having a formula CnH2n+1 (n ranges from 1 to 20); a linear or branched alkoxyl having a formula CnH2n+1O (n ranges from 1 to 20); a linear or branched either having a formula CnH2n+1OCmH2m (n and m each range from 1 to 10); phenyl; a mono-substituted phenyl with one linear or branched alkyl having a formula CnH2n+1 (n ranges from 1 to 20); a di-substituted phenyl with two linear or branched alkyls, each alkyl having a formula CnH2n+1 (n ranges from 1 to 20); a tri-substituted phenyl with three linear or branched alkyls, each alkyl having a formula CnH2n+1 (n ranges from 1 to 20); and combinations thereof. X, Y, and Z are halides.
High power lithium-ion batteries are disclosed. Such batteries may be used, for example, as the sole electric starter motor power sources for automotive vehicles powered by multi-cylinder engines with reciprocating pistons when the vehicles are to be operated in an engine start-stop mode to conserve fuel. Such batteries typically utilize non-aqueous solutions of lithium salts, such as LiPF 6 or LiBF 4, in combination with durable lithium intercalating electrodes. In accordance with this disclosure the performance of the battery's electrolyte and cells over a wide ambient temperature range is enhanced by a mixture of five miscible solvents formed of lower alkyl moieties. The quinary solvent mixture comprises two cyclic alkyl carbonates, two linear alkyl carbonates, and with a major portion of an alkyl ester.
B60K 6/28 - Agencement ou montage de plusieurs moteurs primaires différents pour une propulsion réciproque ou commune, p.ex. systèmes de propulsion hybrides comportant des moteurs électriques et des moteurs à combustion interne les moteurs primaires étant constitués de moteurs électriques et de moteurs à combustion interne, p.ex. des VEH caractérisés par des appareils, des organes ou des moyens spécialement adaptés aux VEH caractérisés par les moyens d'accumulation d'énergie électrique, p.ex. les batteries ou les condensateurs
H01M 10/0569 - Matériaux liquides caracterisés par les solvants
A joint member (100) includes a metal component (12) and a composite component (14) which are joined by a joint (10) formed at a non-planar joint interface (18) defined by a textured surface portion (28) of the metal component (12) and a solidified melted area (24) of the composite component (14). The solidified melted area (24) adjacent to the joint interface (18) is characterized by a plurality of non-contiguous solidification boundaries (22) and a non-contiguous dispersion of porosity (16). A method includes forming a textured surface portion (28) on the metal component (12), pressing the textured surface portion (28) into the surface of the composite component (14) to form depressions (32) in the composite component (14), such that a joint interface (18) is defined by the surfaces of the textured surface portion (28) and the composite depressions (32), heating the joint interface (18) to melt an area of the composite component (14) adjacent to the joint interface (18), and solidifying the melted area (24) to the form a joint (10) at the joint interface (18).
B32B 15/04 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de métal comprenant un métal comme seul composant ou comme composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique
B29C 65/02 - Assemblage d'éléments préformés; Appareils à cet effet par chauffage, avec ou sans pressage
The present invention relates to a vehicular headlamp driving control device comprising: an AFL function on/off check unit; a headlamp driving controller that reads an AFL function execution initiation message and then controls operations of a left/right driving actuator, an up/down driving actuator, and a beam pattern changing actuator, which have been connected to the headlamp, so as to correspond to a sensing value from a sensor; and an AFL function detailed adjustment controller configured such that the AFL function can be distinguished as belonging to an AFL detailed level of an upper level, a middle level, or a lower level according to AFL detailed distinction particulars, which have been preset in AFL function detailed setting particulars, and controlled accordingly.
B60Q 1/08 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs étant principalement destinés à éclairer la route en avant du véhicule ou d'autres zones de la route ou des environs les dispositifs étant des phares réglables, p.ex. commandés à distance de l'intérieur du véhicule automatiquement
B60Q 1/115 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs étant principalement destinés à éclairer la route en avant du véhicule ou d'autres zones de la route ou des environs les dispositifs étant des phares réglables, p.ex. commandés à distance de l'intérieur du véhicule automatiquement selon l'inclinaison du véhicule, p.ex. selon la répartition du chargement par des moyens électriques
An active quadrature generation circuit configured to provide an in-phase output signal and a quadrature output signal based on an input signal and a method of fabricating the active quadrature generation circuit on an integrated circuit are described. The circuit includes an input node to receive the input signal and a first transistor including a collector connected to a power supply pin. The circuit also includes a second transistor including a base connected to the power supply pin, the second transistor differing in size from the first transistor by a factor of K, wherein the in-phase output signal and the quadrature output signal are generated based on an inherent phase difference of 90 degrees between a current at a collector of the first transistor and a current at a base of the second transistor.
A frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) coded aperture radar (CAR) implemented on an integrated circuit (IC) to step through a range of frequencies in each sweep and a method of assembling the FMCW CAR implemented on an IC are described. The CAR implemented on the IC includes an antenna element to transmit or receive at a given time duration, a transmit channel to process a signal for transmission, the transmit channel including a transmit switch configured to change a state of a transmit phase shifter between two states based on a first code, and a receive channel to process a received signal, the receive channel including a receive switch configured to change a state of a receive phase shifter between two states based on a second code. A switch controller controls the first code and the second code and controls the first code to remain constant within the sweep.
G01S 13/90 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour la cartographie ou la représentation utilisant des techniques d'antenne synthétique
76.
APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING MAL-OPERATION FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The present invention relates to an apparatus for preventing mal-operation of an automatic transmission, which is formed as one body including a plurality of parts whereby it is possible to simplify the structure and the manufacturing process thereof .
B60K 20/00 - Agencement ou montage sur les véhicules des dispositifs de commande des boîtes de changement de vitesses
B60K 20/02 - Agencement ou montage sur les véhicules des dispositifs de commande des boîtes de changement de vitesses des moyens de déclenchement
F16H 61/18 - Fonctions internes aux unités de commande pour changements de vitesse ou pour mécanismes d'inversion des transmissions transmettant un mouvement rotatif interdisant le changement involontaire ou dangereux
F16H 59/10 - Appareils de sélection de la gamme comprenant des leviers
G05G 1/04 - Organes de commande actionnés à la main par un mouvement de pivotement, p.ex. leviers
G05G 5/00 - Moyens pour interdire, limiter ou inverser le mouvement de certaines pièces d'un mécanisme de commande, p.ex. verrouillage des organes de commande
77.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
An internal combustion engine includes a fuel injection system including a fuel injector disposed to inject fuel into the combustion chamber, and a plasma ignition system including a groundless barrier discharge plasma igniter that protrudes into the combustion chamber. A controller includes an executable instruction set to control the engine in a compression-ignition mode when the output torque request indicates a low load condition, including instructions to control a variable valve actuation system and control the plasma ignition system to execute plasma discharge events subsequent to controlling the fuel injection system to execute a fuel injection event, wherein the fuel injection event achieves a cylinder charge having a lean air/fuel ratio.
F02D 43/00 - Commande électrique simultanée de plusieurs fonctions, p.ex. allumage, mélange air-combustible, recirculation, suralimentation ou traitement des gaz d'échappement
F02D 41/04 - Dispositions de circuits pour produire des signaux de commande introduisant des corrections pour des conditions particulières de fonctionnement
F02D 41/30 - Commande de l'injection de combustible
F02D 13/02 - Réglage de la puissance du moteur par variation des caractéristiques de fonctionnement de la soupape d'admission ou de la soupape d'échappement, p.ex. réglage de la durée d'admission ou d'échappement pendant la marche du moteur
F02P 3/01 - Allumage par étincelle électrique sans stockage ultérieur d'énergie, c. à d. l'énergie étant fournie par un oscillateur électrique
F02P 9/00 - Commande de l'allumage par étincelle électrique, non prévue ailleurs
F02B 3/02 - Moteurs caractérisés par la compression d'air et l'addition subséquente de combustible avec allumage commandé
F02M 26/00 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des gaz d’échappement à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible, p.ex. avec des systèmes de recirculation des gaz d’échappement [RGE]
78.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
An internal combustion engine includes a combustion chamber defined by a cylinder bore in a cylinder block, a cylinder head and a piston. A groundless barrier discharge plasma igniter including an electrode is embedded in a casing fabricated from a dielectric material and is disposed in a mounting boss. The groundless barrier discharge plasma igniter has a tip portion that protrudes through an opening in the cylinder head into the combustion chamber. A controller having an electrical ground connection to the cylinder head is configured to apply a high frequency electrical pulse to the groundless barrier discharge plasma igniter. An electrical ground path is formed between the mounting boss and the cylinder head. A plurality of plasma discharge streamers is generated on the casing between the tip portion and the mounting boss when the controller applies the high frequency electrical pulse to the groundless barrier discharge plasma igniter.
A lithium ion battery is provided that includes: a positive electrode; a negative electrode; and a polymer separator soaked in an electrolyte solution, the polymer separator being disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The positive electrode includes an active material of lithium manganese oxide, lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide, or combinations thereof. The negative electrode includes lithium titanate. A method of making the lithium ion battery is also provided.
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p.ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodes; Batteries à l'ion lithium
H01M 4/505 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques de manganèse d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes contenant du manganèse pour insérer ou intercaler des métaux légers, p.ex. LiMn2O4 ou LiMn2OxFy
H01M 4/485 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes pour insérer ou intercaler des métaux légers, p.ex. LiTi2O4 ou LiTi2OxFy
H01M 4/62 - Emploi de substances spécifiées inactives comme ingrédients pour les masses actives, p.ex. liants, charges
80.
LASER SPOT WELDING OF OVERLAPPING ALUMINUM WORKPIECES
A method of laser welding a workpiece stack-up (10) that includes at least two overlapping aluminum workpieces (12, 14) comprises advancing a laser beam (24) relative to a plane of a top surface (20) of the workpiece stack-up (10) and along a spot weld travel pattern (74) that includes one or more nonlinear inner weld paths and an outer peripheral weld path that surrounds the one or more nonlinear inner weld paths. Such advancement of the laser beam (24) along the spot weld travel pattern (74) translates a keyhole (78) and a surrounding molten aluminum weld pool (76) along a corresponding route relative to the top surface (20) of the workpiece stack-up (10). Advancing the laser beam (24) along the spot weld travel pattern (74) forms a weld joint (72), which includes resolidified composite aluminum workpiece material derived from each of the aluminum workpieces (12, 14) penetrated by the surrounding molten aluminum weld pool (76), that fusion welds the aluminum workpieces (12, 14) together.
A pressure balanced valve for an expander of a Rankine cycle heat recovery system includes a valve body that extends along a longitudinal axis. The valve body includes a valve head and an intermediate flange structure spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal axis. The valve body defines an internal flow channel having at least one output port and at least one inlet port. The at least one output port of the internal flow channel is defined by a cylinder chamber side of the valve head. The at least one inlet port of the internal flow channel is defined by a valve stem side of the intermediate flange structure. The internal flow channel is operable to communicate fluid pressure between the cylinder chamber side of the valve head and the valve stem side of the intermediate flange structure.
F01K 23/10 - Ensembles fonctionnels caractérisés par plus d'une machine motrice fournissant de l'énergie à l'extérieur de l'ensemble, ces machines motrices étant entraînées par des fluides différents les cycles de ces machines motrices étant couplés thermiquement la chaleur de combustion provenant de l'un des cycles chauffant le fluide dans un autre cycle le fluide à la sortie de l'un des cycles chauffant le fluide dans un autre cycle
82.
ULTRA-VACUUM HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING PROCESS, AND SYSTEM THEREFORE
A method of casting an article includes closing a die set (22), which defines a casting cavity (30) and a gate cavity (32). A pressure actuated valve (54) is closed to block fluid communication between the casting cavity (30) and the gate cavity (32). A vacuum system (34) is engaged to remove air and form a vacuum in the casting cavity (30). A molten material (46) is introduced into the gate cavity (32). The molten material (46) is compressed in the gate cavity (32) to increase a fluid pressure of the molten material (46). The pressure actuated valve (54) is opened when the fluid pressure of the molten material (46) in the gate cavity (32) reaches a predefined pressure level, to allow fluid communication between the gate cavity (32) and the casting cavity (30). The molten material (46) is pushed through the gate cavity (32) and into the casting cavity (30) under pressure to form the article (28). A die casting system (20) is also disclosed. The method allows the vacuum system (34) to remove more air and gasses from the casting cavity (30), prior to the molten material (46) being introduced into the casting cavity (30), thereby reducing porosity in the final cast article (28).
B22D 17/14 - Machines dans lesquelles le vide a été fait dans le moule
B22D 17/20 - Coulée sous pression ou moulage par injection, c. à d. moulage en introduisant le métal dans le moule sous haute pression - Parties constitutives
83.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REINFORCED ADHESIVE BONDING USING TEXTURED SOLDER ELEMENTS
A bonding system (100), comprising a first substrate (10), a second substrate (20), an adhesive (40), in contact with a first contact surface (15) and a second contact surface (25), and a plurality of solder elements (30) positioned in the adhesive (40). Each solder element (30) has a plurality of indentations (130) located on the perimeter of the solder element (30) and the plurality of indentations (130) receiving a portion of the adhesive (40). Also, a bonding method to produce a solder-reinforced adhesive bond joining the first substrate (10) and the second substrate (20).
H01L 23/28 - Capsulations, p.ex. couches de capsulation, revêtements
H01L 23/488 - Dispositions pour conduire le courant électrique vers le ou hors du corps à l'état solide pendant son fonctionnement, p.ex. fils de connexion ou bornes formées de structures soudées
H01L 23/31 - Capsulations, p.ex. couches de capsulation, revêtements caractérisées par leur disposition
H01L 23/00 - DISPOSITIFS À SEMI-CONDUCTEURS NON COUVERTS PAR LA CLASSE - Détails de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou d'autres dispositifs à l'état solide
H01L 21/56 - Capsulations, p.ex. couches de capsulation, revêtements
H01L 21/50 - Assemblage de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs en utilisant des procédés ou des appareils non couverts par l'un uniquement des groupes
H01L 21/04 - Fabrication ou traitement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou de leurs parties constitutives les dispositifs présentant au moins une barrière de potentiel ou une barrière de surface, p.ex. une jonction PN, une région d'appauvrissement, ou une région de concentration de porteurs de charges
84.
MODIFICATION OF LITHIUM TITANATE ELECTRODE PARTICLES TO ELIMINATE GAS FORMATION IN CELL OPERATION
Lithium titanate, Li4Ti5O12, particles containing surface hydroxyl groups are susceptible to unwanted gas generation (such as hydrogen) in the presence of water contamination when the particles are used as active anode electrode material in lithium-ion cells operating with an anhydrous liquid electrolyte. In accordance with this disclosure, the hydroxyl groups on the surfaces of the particles are reacted with one of a group of selected agents containing organic alkoxy groups to form hydrophobic moieties on the surfaces of the particles which effectively block water molecules from the surfaces of lithium titanate particles in the anode of the cell.
H01M 4/485 - Emploi de substances spécifiées comme matériaux actifs, masses actives, liquides actifs d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes inorganiques d'oxydes ou d'hydroxydes mixtes pour insérer ou intercaler des métaux légers, p.ex. LiTi2O4 ou LiTi2OxFy
85.
CHAIN COMPOSED OF DIFFERENT PITCH LINKS WITH REPEATED SEQUENCE
A number of variations may include a product that may include a linking member that may have links arranged in rows that have multiple pitch lengths. Each of the rows may have at least one link. Each of the multiple pitch lengths may be a discrete length that may be different from others of the multiple pitch lengths. The rows may be arranged along the linking member in a repeating sequence of the multiple pitch lengths.
F16G 5/18 - Courroies en V, c. à d. courroies à section décroissante faites de plusieurs parties en forme de maillons
F16H 9/24 - Transmissions pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif à rapport de vitesse variable ou pour inverser un mouvement rotatif par des organes flexibles sans fin sans organes à mouvement orbital utilisant des chaînes, des courroies dentées, des courroies en forme de maillons; Chaînes ou courroies spécialement adaptées à de telles transmissions
86.
ACTIVATED CARBON POWDERS FOR HYBRID SUPERCAPACITOR-BATTERY SYSTEMS
Activated carbon powders for hybrid supercapacitor-battery systems may be formed from a corncob or an egg white. In an example of a method for making an example of the activated carbon powder, a corncob is dried and ground to form a precursor powder. The precursor powder is heat treated under an inert gas flow until a predetermined temperature is reached. While the predetermined temperature is maintained, the inert gas flow is replaced with an ammonia gas (NH3) flow. With this method, a nitrogen-doped activated carbon powder is formed.
H01G 9/00 - Condensateurs électrolytiques, redresseurs électrolytiques, détecteurs électrolytiques, dispositifs de commutation électrolytiques, dispositifs électrolytiques photosensibles ou sensibles à la température; Procédés pour leur fabrication
H01G 9/042 - Electrodes caractérisées par le matériau
A vehicle having an electronic parking brake system is provided. The vehicle includes a braking system having a first rotor and a first caliper. An electric motor is coupled to operate the first caliper. At least one sensor coupled to the vehicle to determine a braking characteristic. A controller electrically is coupled to the electric motor and the at least one sensor, the controller transmitting a first signal to the electric motor in response to receiving a second signal from the at least one sensor and determining that the braking system is performing below a predetermined level, the electric motor actuating the first caliper to apply a clamping force on the first rotor in response to the first signal.
B60T 8/172 - Détermination des paramètres de commande utilisés pour la régulation, p.ex. par des calculs impliquant des paramètres mesurés ou détectés
B60T 8/171 - Détection des paramètres utilisés pour la régulation; Mesure des valeurs utilisées pour la régulation
B60T 13/74 - Transmission de l'action de freinage entre l'organe d'attaque et les organes terminaux d'action, avec puissance de freinage assistée ou relais de puissance; Systèmes de freins incorporant ces moyens de transmission, p.ex. systèmes de freinage à pression d'air avec entraînement ou assistance électrique
B60T 13/66 - Commande électrique des systèmes de freins à fluide sous pression
B60T 7/04 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par l'entremise d'une personne actionnés au pied
88.
TRACTION MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE HAVING INDEPENDENTLY DRIVEN AXLES
A vehicle includes a first axle system operatively connected to a first set of wheels, a second axle system operatively connected to a second set of wheels, a first drive system operatively connected to the first set of wheels, a second drive system operatively connected to the second set of wheels independent of the first set of wheels, and a traction management control module electrically coupled to at least one of the first and second drive systems. The traction management control module calculates a torque capability of the corresponding one of the first and second axle systems and selectively transmits an axle torque command to the corresponding one of the first and second axle systems based on the torque capability.
B60K 17/34 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules pour entraînement simultané des roues avant et arrière, p.ex. véhicules à quatre roues motrices
B60K 17/35 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules pour entraînement simultané des roues avant et arrière, p.ex. véhicules à quatre roues motrices comportant des moyens différentiels pour entraîner un train de roues, p.ex. le train avant à une vitesse et l'autre train, p.ex. les roues arrière, à une vitesse différente comprenant des dispositions pour supprimer ou influencer le transfert de puissance, p.ex. embrayages visqueux
B60K 17/22 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type d'arbre principal d'entraînement, p.ex. arbre à cardan
89.
DETERMINING TORQUE MODIFICATION VIA INTEGRATING VEHICLE DYNAMICS INFLUENCING SUBSYSTEMS
The disclosure herein relates to a method, system, and/or a computer program product for determining an allowable propulsion torque modification. Determining an allowable propulsion torque modification can be performed by a vehicle dynamics influencing controller that modifies first and second axle torques based on a vehicle dynamics condition to generate modified first and second axle torques and utilizes the modified first and second axle torques to calculate a maximum request torque modification yaw disturbance. Further, the vehicle dynamics influencing controller can, in accordance with whether a vehicle dynamics allowed yaw propulsion target is greater than or equal to maximum request torque modification yaw disturbance, set a plurality of overrides to generate a resultant acceleration. The vehicle dynamics influencing controller can determine the allowable propulsion torque modification based on whether the resultant acceleration from the plurality of overrides is greater than a reduction to balance a yaw disturbance.
B60W 10/02 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande d'accouplements de la chaîne cinématique
B60W 50/10 - Interprétation des requêtes ou demandes du conducteur
A method of operating a vehicle handling management system includes the determination of whether a torque capability of a first axle is greater than a prescribed value. If greater than the prescribed value, the system establishes a first value for a first axle slip threshold and a first value for a second axle slip threshold that is associated with a second axle. If the torque capability is greater than the prescribed value, the system establishes a second value for the first axle slip threshold and a second value for the second axle slip threshold.
B60K 17/22 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type d'arbre principal d'entraînement, p.ex. arbre à cardan
B60K 17/02 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type d'embrayage
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NON-HYDRAULIC FEEDBACK SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE HAVING A SIMULATED BRAKE PEDAL
A vehicle includes a chassis, a power system supported by the chassis, and a plurality of wheels supported by the chassis. At least one of the plurality of wheels is operatively connected to the power system. A plurality of brakes is operatively associated with corresponding ones of the plurality of wheels, and a simulated brake pedal is operatively associated with the plurality of brakes. The simulated brake pedal is hydraulically isolated from the plurality of brakes. A non-hydraulic braking feedback controller is operatively connected to the plurality of brakes and the simulated brake pedal. The non-hydraulic braking feedback controller selectively provides at least one of a tactile, an audible, and a visual feedback to a driver based on an activation of the simulated brake pedal.
B60T 7/04 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par l'entremise d'une personne actionnés au pied
B60T 8/171 - Détection des paramètres utilisés pour la régulation; Mesure des valeurs utilisées pour la régulation
B60T 13/74 - Transmission de l'action de freinage entre l'organe d'attaque et les organes terminaux d'action, avec puissance de freinage assistée ou relais de puissance; Systèmes de freins incorporant ces moyens de transmission, p.ex. systèmes de freinage à pression d'air avec entraînement ou assistance électrique
A vehicle and method is provided. The vehicle includes systems and method for limiting the slip of the wheels. In an embodiment, the system holds the brakes based on an acceleration characteristic measured by a sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a transmission controller that applies an adjustment to limit an amount of clutch slip as the clutch temperature to change in clutch performance to reduce wheel slip. In another embodiment, the system monitors wheel slip signal from a sensor and compares the wheel slip to a target slip value and controls clutch slip of the transmission clutch based to maintain engine output torque during acceleration. In another embodiment, in response to an anticipated vehicle launch event, a drive motor applies a first torque to the input shaft to adjust a gear lash of the differential unit.
B60T 8/32 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p.ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage selon une condition de vitesse, p.ex. accélération ou décélération
B60T 8/171 - Détection des paramètres utilisés pour la régulation; Mesure des valeurs utilisées pour la régulation
B60T 7/04 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par l'entremise d'une personne actionnés au pied
B60K 17/02 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type d'embrayage
B60K 26/02 - Agencement ou montage sur les véhicules des dispositifs de commande des ensembles de propulsion des moyens ou organes de déclenchement
B60K 17/16 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission du différentiel
The disclosure herein relates to a method, system, and/or a computer program product for determining at least one yaw rate modification. Determining the at least one yaw rate modification can be performed by receiving a set of inputs associated with a first actuator of a plurality of vehicle dynamics influencing actuators, calculating a yaw overhead response time modification based on the set of inputs, and utilizing the yaw overhead response time modification to determine the yaw rate modification. The yaw overhead response time corresponds to the actuator and corresponds to the set of inputs associated with the actuator.
B60W 10/06 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion comprenant la commande des moteurs à combustion
B60W 10/08 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion comprenant la commande des unités de traction électrique, p.ex. des moteurs ou des générateurs
B60W 10/18 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de freinage
A method of laser welding a workpiece stack-up (10) that includes at least two overlapping steel workpieces (12, 14), at least one of which is a zinc-coated steel workpiece, is disclosed. The disclosed method includes advancing the laser beam (56) relative to the top surface (26) of the workpiece stack-up (10) in a way that imposes bidirectional movement of the laser beam (56). In particular, as it is being advanced relative to the top surface (26) of the workpiece stack-up (10), the laser beam (56) moves in a forward direction (80) while also moving back and forth in a lateral direction (82) oriented transverse to the forward direction. Such bidirectional movement is believed to minimize zinc vapor entrapment within the molten steel weld pool (74), thus leading to a laser weld joint (68) that contains less weld defects derivable from zinc vapors that may be generated by the heat of the laser beam (56).
A method of laser welding a workpiece stack-up (10) that includes at least two overlapping aluminum workpieces (12, 14), at least one of which includes a protective anti-corrosion coating (38), is disclosed. The disclosed method includes advancing the laser beam (56) relative to the top surface (26) of the workpiece stack-up (10) along a travel path (78, 78', 78'', 78''') that imposes bidirectional movement of the laser beam (56). In particular, the laser beam (56) moves in a forward direction (80) while also moving back and forth in a lateral direction (82) oriented transverse to the forward direction (80) as it is being advanced relative to the top surface (26). Such bidirectional movement is believed to help disturb the protective anti-corrosion coating (38) in and around the molten aluminum weld pool (74), thus leading to a laser weld joint (68) that contains less weld defects derivable from the protective anti-corrosion coating(s) (38).
A number of variations may include a vehicle which may have a vehicle body and a vehicle hub operably coupled to the vehicle body. A vehicle wheel may be operably coupled to the vehicle hub. The vehicle wheel may be isolated from the vehicle hub by at least one isolation feature selected from the group consisting of: an extended flange portion of the vehicle wheel may be disposed between a pilot hole and the vehicle hub, a multiple piece cover portion may fully cover the pilot hole, a drain slot may be disposed on the vehicle wheel and the drain slot may have a slope of at least five degrees, or an enhanced bushing may create a non-flat profile between the vehicle wheel and a fixation device.
A number of variations may involve a method that may include providing a non-conductive layer. A conductive layer may be provided overlying the non-conductive layer with the conductive layer to form a sensor device. An opposition to electrical current through the conductive layer may be monitored. The location of a status of the non-conductive layer or of the conductive layer may be determined through a change in the opposition.
G01N 3/08 - Recherche des propriétés mécaniques des matériaux solides par application d'une contrainte mécanique par application d'efforts permanents de traction ou de compression
G01N 3/28 - Recherche de la ductilité, p.ex. de l'aptitude des métaux en feuilles à l'emboutissage profond ou au filage
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METHOD FOR REDUCING RESIDUAL WATER CONTENT IN BATTERY MATERIAL
A method for reducing residual water content in a battery material includes placing the battery material having residual water adsorbed therein in a channel substantially sealed from an ambient environment. A gaseous mixture is caused to flow through the battery material in the channel. The gaseous mixture includes an organic solvent vapor present in an amount effective to hydrogen bond with at least some water molecules from the battery material. The gaseous mixture is caused to flow through the battery material for a predetermined amount of time, at a predetermined temperature, and at a predetermined pressure. The organic solvent vapor having at least some water molecules bonded thereto is removed from the battery material. The removing takes place for a predetermined amount of time, at a predetermined temperature, and at a predetermined pressure, thereby forming the battery material having reduced residual water content.
A number of variations may include a product including a substrate and a sensor device including a non-conductive layer and a conductive layer overlying the non-conductive layer wherein the sensor device is constructed and arranged to measure or monitor a variable comprising at least one of temperature, pressure, VOC concentration, state of charge, or state of health of a substrate.
G01N 27/26 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en utilisant l'électrolyse ou l'électrophorèse
G01N 21/94 - Recherche de souillures, p.ex. de poussières
A number of variations may involve a method that may include providing a non-conductive layer. A conductive layer may be provided and may overlie the non-conductive layer to form a sensor device. The presence of a volatile organic compound may be determined by monitoring the conductive layer. The sensor device may comprise at least one lead. When electrical current passes through the leads and into the conductive layer, the changes in an opposition to the current through the conductive layer are monitored.