METHOD FOR ANALYZING OPERATION OF A MACHINE
Granted: August 7, 2008
Application Number:
20080188973
A constraint analysis and reliability agent executes a method for analyzing operation of a manufacturing asset, and includes the steps of collecting operation data for a machine over a plurality of predetermined time periods. The operation data includes a plurality of mutually exclusive events that describe operation of the machine. For each of the predetermined time periods, it is determined whether the machine is in an “ON” or an “OFF” state. Data for the “OFF” states is…
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING OPERATION OF A PRESS ASSEMBLY
Granted: July 31, 2008
Application Number:
20080178676
A system and method for monitoring operation of a press assembly includes establishing a baseline vibration level for a first location on the press assembly. The baseline vibration level defines a boundary for vibrations beyond which one or more press elements have a reduced life expectancy. Vibrations are measured at the first location and also at a second location during operation of the press. The vibrations measured at the first location are correlated with the vibrations measured at…
VEHICLE MOUNTING AND ALIGNMENT BRACKET
Granted: July 31, 2008
Application Number:
20080179900
A bracket for attaching and aligning a forward-looking radar (FLR) having a front face is disclosed according to one embodiment. The bracket includes a bracket frame having an attachment feature for attaching the FLR to the bracket frame. The bracket also includes a first mounting feature extending from the bracket frame for coupling the bracket face and the first mounting surface of the conveyance to define a first mounting surface angle. The bracket also includes a bracket member…
SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE FOR DEVELOPING IN-VEHICLE SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
Granted: July 24, 2008
Application Number:
20080177554
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a software architecture encoded on a computer readable medium is disclosed. The software architecture can be utilized for developing in-vehicle software applications for installation and execution on an in-vehicle computer system. The software architecture includes a number of vehicle application program interfaces (APIs) for accessing vehicles systems or data and for developing in-vehicle software applications; and a number of policy…
VEHICLE HAVING A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BODY STRUCTURE
Granted: July 17, 2008
Application Number:
20080169679
A vehicle having a body structure that defines a front portion of a passenger compartment. The vehicle includes first and second closure frame structures and a roof structure that interlocks with the first and second closure frame structures.
Trailer Sway Control With Trailer Brake Intervention
Granted: July 17, 2008
Application Number:
20080172163
A control system for a vehicle includes a speed sensor that generates a vehicle speed signal. A sway detection sensor generates an oscillation signal. A brake control is coupled to a vehicle brake and is associated with a trailer brake. A controller is coupled to a stability control system and brakes one or more of the vehicle brake and the trailer brake and in response to the oscillation signal.
VEHICLE HAVING AN ENGINE SUPPORT STRUCTURE
Granted: July 17, 2008
Application Number:
20080169686
A vehicle having an engine support structure. A cradle for supporting an engine is provided that has first and second apertures that are spaced apart from each other and receive a frame rail.
VEHICLE BODY COMPONENT AND MATING FEATURE
Granted: July 17, 2008
Application Number:
20080169685
A vehicle body component having a body portion and male and female dovetail portions. The male and female dovetail portions have substantially trapezoidal cross sections.
INNER FENDER STRUCTURE
Granted: July 17, 2008
Application Number:
20080169684
An inner fender structure having a set of pockets. Each member of the set of pockets has an opening. The openings of the adjacent pockets are disposed along different sides of the inner fender structure.
VEHICLE HAVING A FRONT END BODY STRUCTURE
Granted: July 17, 2008
Application Number:
20080169683
A vehicle having a front end body structure. The vehicle includes first and second inner fender castings having first and second mating portions, respectively, and a front end casting that interlocks with the first and second mating portions free of welding.
VEHICLE HAVING A REAR END BODY STRUCTURE
Granted: July 17, 2008
Application Number:
20080169682
A vehicle having a rear end body structure that includes first and second rear side castings. The first and second rear side castings interlock with at least one structure that at least partially defines a passenger compartment of the vehicle.
VEHICLE HAVING AN INTERLOCKING FLOOR ASSEMBLY
Granted: July 17, 2008
Application Number:
20080169681
A vehicle having an interlocking floor assembly including a first floor structure having a first set of mating features and a second floor structure having a second set of mating features. The first and second sets of mating features interlock to couple the first and second floor structures together.
VEHICLE BODY ASSEMBLY
Granted: July 17, 2008
Application Number:
20080169680
A vehicle body assembly having a set of castings. Each member of the set of castings interlocks with another member of the set of castings to create a vehicle body structure.
VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE
Granted: July 17, 2008
Application Number:
20080169677
A vehicle body structure having a closure frame structure and an inner fender structure. The closure frame structure has a tenon. The inner fender structure has a mortise that receives the tenon. A fastener extends through the mortise and the tenon to secure the inner fender structure to the closure frame structure.
VEHICLE HAVING A CLOSURE SYSTEM
Granted: July 17, 2008
Application Number:
20080169671
A vehicle having a closure system that includes a closure structure, a body structure component, and a hinge pin. The closure structure is configured to pivot with respect to the body structure component.
VEHICLE HAVING A BODY PANEL
Granted: July 17, 2008
Application Number:
20080169666
A vehicle having a vehicle body component and a body panel. The vehicle body component has a body mating feature. The body panel has a body panel mating feature that engages the body mating feature to secure the body panel to the vehicle body component.
VEHICLE HAVING A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BODY STRUCTURE
Granted: July 17, 2008
Application Number:
20080169665
A vehicle having a body structure for at least a portion of a passenger compartment of the vehicle disposed adjacent to a front portion of the passenger compartment.
TUNABLE INNER FENDER STRUCTURE
Granted: July 17, 2008
Application Number:
20080169660
A tunable inner fender structure including a body having a set of apertures and a tunable member that extends through the set of apertures.
METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A VEHICLE
Granted: July 17, 2008
Application Number:
20080168644
A method of manufacturing a vehicle. The method includes assembling a set of body panels to a vehicle body structure by interlocking a body panel mating feature with a body mating feature.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TESTING ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUATED FUEL INJECTORS
Granted: June 26, 2008
Application Number:
20080148831
Current based methods and systems for testing an electromagnetically actuated fuel injector of an engine are provided. In at least one embodiment, an injector is commanded to actuate, data about a current associated with the command is collected, and a determination is made regarding whether the injector is functioning properly based on the data.
