Method for forming a multilayer coating film
Granted: April 16, 2024
Patent Number:
11958074
A method includes a step of applying an aqueous 2-package type first colored paint to form an uncured first colored coating film; a step of applying an aqueous 1-package type second colored paint to form an uncured second colored coating film; a step of applying a solvent-based 2-package type clear paint to form an uncured clear coating film; and a step of heating the uncured first colored coating film, the uncured second colored coating film and the uncured clear coating film to 75 to…
Lithium ion secondary battery
Granted: April 16, 2024
Patent Number:
11961968
The present invention provides a lithium ion secondary battery which is provided with: a nonaqueous electrolyte solution; and a positive electrode and a negative electrode, each of which is capable of absorbing and desorbing lithium. This lithium ion secondary battery is configured such that the nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains (A) an electrolyte, (B) a nonaqueous organic solvent and (C) a compound that is obtained by substituting at least one hydrogen atom, which is bonded to a…
Silica-containing insulating composition
Granted: April 16, 2024
Patent Number:
11961636
An insulating composition containing silica particles, a resin, and a curing agent, wherein: when an aqueous solution of the silica particles having an SiO2 concentration of 3.8% by mass is heated at 121° C. for 20 hours, the amount of Na ions eluted from the silica particles is 40 ppm/SiO2 or less, especially, wherein the amount of Na ions eluted from the silica particles after the heating may be 5-38 ppm/SiO2, and, the silica particles may contain a polyvalent metal oxide so the ratio…
Driving assistance method and driving assistance device
Granted: April 16, 2024
Patent Number:
11961342
A driving assistance device includes a malfunction detection unit configured to detect a plurality of malfunctions in devices mounted on a vehicle, a candidate selection unit configured to select candidates for a plurality of actions urged on a driver in accordance with the plural malfunctions detected by the malfunction detection unit, a priority determination unit configured to choose a candidate having a higher priority as an action urged on the driver from the candidates for the…
Radiation dosimetry gel and radiation dosimeter comprising same as material for measuring radiation dose
Granted: April 16, 2024
Patent Number:
11960038
A radiation dosimetry gel, usable in a polymer gel dosimeter having an improved sensitivity and high safety, includes a gelator, and a compound of the following Formula (1): wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, m and n are each an integer of 2 to 4, k is 0 or 1, and a plurality of R1s and ms are each the same as or different from one another. Also provided for is a radiation dosimeter including the radiation dosimetry gel as a material for radiation dosimetry.
Saccharification reaction mixture, saccharification enzyme composition, sugar production method, and ethanol production method
Granted: April 16, 2024
Patent Number:
11959115
A saccharification reaction mixture can saccharify at least one of cellulose and hemicellulose and contains at least one of cellulose and hemicellulose, a saccharification enzyme, silica or a silica-containing substance, and at least one compound (A) selected from the group consisting of a polyhydric alcohol compound represented by the following formula (1) or a derivative thereof and an acetylene glycol represented by formula (2) or an alkylene oxide adduct thereof.
Device for protecting power supply battery of motor vehicle
Granted: April 16, 2024
Patent Number:
11958532
A protection device for protection of a functional element of a motor vehicle against lateral shocks includes, in a single piece, a protection element and a shock absorber. A method of mounting a protection device in a motor vehicle with electric or hybrid drive including a power supply battery includes the following steps: supplying the power supply battery and at least one protection device. The at least one protection device is configured to protect a functional element of the motor…
Parking assist method and parking assist device
Granted: April 16, 2024
Patent Number:
11958475
A parking assist method uses a parking assist device which includes a controller configured to, when a subject vehicle travels by manual driving of a driver, determine whether or not the subject vehicle can be parked in a target parking space from a current position by first parking control for parking the subject vehicle by moving the subject vehicle only backward, and when it is determined that the subject vehicle can be parked in the target parking space by the first parking control,…
Battery arrangement having compressed foam plate
Granted: April 16, 2024
Patent Number:
11958349
A structure of an electric or hybrid vehicle includes a floor, a battery container secured beneath the floor, and a compressed foam plate arranged between the battery container and the floor.
Vehicle door assembly
Granted: April 16, 2024
Patent Number:
11958344
A vehicle door assembly includes a vehicle body structure defining a door opening, a first door movably connected to the vehicle body structure, and a second door movably connected to the vehicle body structure. The first door is configured to move between closed and open positions. The first door is configured to move in a first direction from the closed position to the open position. The second door is configured to move between closed and open positions. The second door is configured…
Rear bumper for an automobile
Granted: April 16, 2024
Patent Number:
D1022818
Structure for protecting drive device
Granted: April 9, 2024
Patent Number:
11953084
A drive device protection structure has a rotary electric machine, a gearbox connected the rotary electric machine, an undercover disposed underneath the drive device and a protecting plate provided to the undercover. The rotary electric machine has a rotary electric machine housing that has a rotary electric machine flange. The gearbox has a gearbox housing that has a gearbox flange. The rotary electric machine flange and the gearbox flange are connected together. The rotary electric…
Hood release lever cover assembly for a vehicle
Granted: April 9, 2024
Patent Number:
11952810
A release lever cover assembly for a vehicle includes a bracket assembly, a first release lever, and a release lever cover. The bracket assembly is configured to be connected to a vehicle body structure of the vehicle. The first release lever is pivotally connected to the bracket assembly. The first release lever is movable between a first position and a second position in which a vehicle component is released. The release lever cover is slidably connected to the bracket assembly. The…
Bracket for tailgate actuation system in vehicles
Granted: April 9, 2024
Patent Number:
11952053
A vehicle is disclosed that includes: a vehicle body having an outer body panel; a tailgate that is movable in relation to the vehicle body via a tailgate actuation system between a closed position and an open position; and a bracket that is configured to receive the tailgate actuation system. The bracket includes a main body portion and an appendage that extends transversely from the main body portion such that the appendage engages the vehicle body to inhibit rotational deflection of…
Technical field of method of controlling electric vehicle and drive system of electric vehicle
Granted: April 9, 2024
Patent Number:
11951973
A drive system of an electric vehicle includes: an internal combustion engine; a generating motor provided so as to be able to generate electricity by receiving motive force from the internal combustion engine; and a travel motor provided so as to be able to be driven by electric power generated by the generating motor, and the drive system is configured so as to be able to switch a series hybrid mode and an engine direct connected mode, the series hybrid mode being a mode in which,…
Structure of disconnect plug for electric vehicle
Granted: April 9, 2024
Patent Number:
11951846
In a structure of a disconnect plug of an electric vehicle, a plug bracket is raised from an inside of a battery unit to an inside of a bulge formed on a floor panel under rear seats for preventing a submarine motion of a passenger. In addition, a disconnect plug is detachably attached to a front face of a plug bracket, and an opening for accessing to the disconnect plug is formed on a front wall of the bulge. Further, a cover for covering the opening capable of being opened and closed…
Malfunction-type determination device and malfunction-type determination method
Granted: April 9, 2024
Patent Number:
11951615
A driving force sensor detects a driving force in a rotating mechanism provided in an apparatus. A vibration sensor detects vibrations of the apparatus. A control unit determines a type of a malfunction of the apparatus in accordance with a combination of the detected driving force and the detected vibrations.
Headlamp for automobile
Granted: April 9, 2024
Patent Number:
D1022271
Driving assist method and driving assist device
Granted: April 2, 2024
Patent Number:
11945436
A vehicle speed/headway control function and a lane-keeping function are provided as driving assist functions to assist in a driving operation by a driver. A mode-switching controller is provided for switching between the modes. In the lane-keeping assist mode, it is assessed whether or not a traveling condition has been met that an actual vehicle speed of the host vehicle exceeds a speed limit of a roadway on which the host vehicle is traveling during lane-keeping travel in which…
Explainability and interface design for lane-level route planner
Granted: April 2, 2024
Patent Number:
11945441
Providing explanations in route planning includes determining a route based on at least two objectives received from a user, where a second objective of the at least two objectives is constrained to within a slack value of a first objective of the at least two objectives; receiving, from the user, a request for an explanation as to an action along the route; and providing the explanation to the user. The explanation describes an extent of violating the slack value.
