Anode Exhaust Reservoir Assembly
Granted: March 21, 2019
Application Number:
20190084442
An anode exhaust assembly including a housing and a base member is provided. The base member supports the housing and includes a base reservoir having a channel reservoir defined between two walls and a purge outlet open to the channel reservoir. Each of the walls defines an opening fluidly connecting the reservoirs located at a base reservoir inner surface such that fluid accumulating on a housing inner surface collects in the base reservoir prior to entering the channel reservoir. A…
Mechanical Applicator for use in Stamping Die Process to Apply Thermo-Chromatic Ink to Aluminum Heat Treated Panels
Granted: March 14, 2019
Application Number:
20190076877
A system and method for applying a marking to a part in a stamping die is provided by the present disclosure. The system includes a mechanical application device having a controlled volume of a marking medium that is coupled to movement of the stamping die. In one form, the controlled volume of the marking medium is not regulated by either an external pneumatic source of an external electrical source.
LOCALIZED TEMPERING OF CARBURIZED STEEL
Granted: January 24, 2019
Application Number:
20190022798
A method for joining a carburized steel workpiece to a cast iron workpiece is provided that includes tempering a localized area of the carburized steel workpiece, machining the localized area to reduce carbon content, and welding the carburized steel workpiece to the cast iron workpiece at the localized area. The tempering may be performed by induction heating and results in a hardness profile of the localized area of less than 50 HRC.
METHOD FOR GENERATING CNC MACHINE OFFSET BASED ON THERMAL MODEL
Granted: December 20, 2018
Application Number:
20180364677
The present disclosure generally describes a method for processing a workpiece in a machine, where the method determines an offset of the machine and adjusts for the offset during production operation. In one form, the method includes logging offset data of the machine over a period of operational time having varying thermal conditions, and comparing the logged offset data against a thermal model, where the thermal model is generated based on a probing routine and dry cycling for a…
MAJOR DIAMETER TOTAL RUNOUT GAGE FOR AN EXTERNAL SPLINE
Granted: December 13, 2018
Application Number:
20180356200
A device and method for measuring dimensional variation of a part, particularly total runout, is provided. The device includes an indicator check body, a clamping device within the indicator check body and an end cap that engages the indicator check body and the clamping device. When the indicator check body and the clamping device are engaged, the device is secured to the part allowing dimensional variations to be measured along the surface of the indicator check body.
BONDING STRENGTH ENHANCEMENT FOR CERAMIC COATING ON HIGH TEMPERATURE ALLOY
Granted: October 18, 2018
Application Number:
20180298804
A system for increasing temperature in an exhaust aftertreatment system upstream of an exhaust aftertreatment device, such as a selective catalyst reduction (SCR) device, is provided. In one form, the system includes a component within an exhaust stream being exposed to exhaust flow and temperatures of at least 200° C. At least one surface of the component includes an adhered ceramic coating that functions as a catalyst to accelerate heating of the exhaust flow. In another form, a…
ALUMINUM DUST COLLECTION AND COMPACTING APPARATUS
Granted: October 4, 2018
Application Number:
20180281136
An apparatus for collecting dust from a cutting unit is provided. The apparatus includes a rotary valve operatively connected to the cutting unit, a conduit in fluid communication with the rotary valve, and a compacting machine disposed downstream from the conduit and configured to receive dust from the conduit. A blower is configured to pull air downstream to carry the dust into the compacting machine. The compacting machine produces a compact from the dust.
MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A MOBILE VEHICLE SEAT
Granted: September 27, 2018
Application Number:
20180271724
The disclosure concerns a motor vehicle with a mobile vehicle seat. The seat includes a frame that forms a seating surface and a backrest. An energy source is arranged in the frame. A drive motor is arranged in the frame and connected to the energy source. At least one wheel is arranged on the frame and in drive connection with the drive motor. A control device controls the drive motor, and a first coupling is arranged on the frame to releasably fix the frame to the motor vehicle. A…
UPDATING SHIFTING PROFILES FOR ADAPTIVE TRANSMISSIONS
Granted: September 27, 2018
Application Number:
20180274668
A computer having a processor and memory that stores instructions executable by the processor, wherein the computer is programmed to: receive adaptive transmission clutch data from a plurality of first vehicles, the data from each first vehicle including a modified shifting profile; determine, using the received data, an updated initial shifting profile; and provide the updated initial profile to a plurality of second vehicles.
INSERT TO REDUCE WELD LINE APPEARANCE DEFECT IN INJECTION MOLDING
Granted: September 27, 2018
Application Number:
20180272580
A molded part and methods of forming the part are provided by the present disclosure. The molded part defines adjacent outer surfaces and includes at least one weld line extending between the adjacent outer surfaces. The molded part includes an insert disposed at the weld line and extending at an angle between the adjacent outer surfaces. The insert functions to reduce the visibility and/or mechanical impact of weld lines in molded parts.
PRECISION AIR FLOW ROUTING DEVICES AND METHOD FOR THERMAL SPRAY COATING APPLICATIONS
Granted: September 20, 2018
Application Number:
20180265956
An apparatus for controlling deposition of material from a plasma transferred wire arc (PTWA) torch within a bore is provided. The apparatus includes a duct and a plurality of cannons. The duct includes a plurality of fluid passageways separated by cross-members. The plurality of cannons are disposed adjacent and downstream from the plurality of fluid passageways of the duct. The flow of fluid is simultaneously directed through all of the fluid passageways and the plurality of cannons…
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
Granted: September 6, 2018
Application Number:
20180253715
A driver assistance system supports a driver of a vehicle during a parking procedure. Using the driver assistance system, automatic display and finding an available parking space is performed at a desired destination, automatic transfer to a memory of data relating to the vehicle position is performed after carrying out the parking procedure, wherein these data are retrievable by a mobile communication device of the driver to relocate the vehicle, and automatic payment for the parking…
METHOD TO CHASE WELD LINES BY TIMING AND POSITIONING OF GATES
Granted: August 16, 2018
Application Number:
20180229408
An apparatus and method for eliminating mold lines when molding a part having ferromagnetic pigments is provided. A mold assembly having a mold with a cavity and valve gates is formed. Pucks are fitted at the gates to collect residual cold plastic. The calculation of a specific sequence and timing of the opening of the valve gates is determined based on a calculation of the total number of valve gates needed to fill a part while maintaining acceptable injection molding pressure. Once…
METHOD TO TRANSPORT GOODS, GOODS-CARRYING RAIL VEHICLE, AND GOODS TERMINAL
Granted: August 9, 2018
Application Number:
20180222496
The present disclosure relates to an autonomous rail transport system with the aid of a rail network. The rail transport system according to the disclosure comprises at least one autonomous goods-carrying rail vehicle and at least two autonomous goods terminals. The goods-carrying rail vehicle is designed to transport at least one item of goods while the goods terminals are each designed to receive and/or release at least one item of goods. The item of goods is transported autonomously…
MOBILITY SYSTEM THAT CHARGES A DRIVE BATTERY OF AN ELECTRICALLY DRIVABLE MOTOR VEHICLE
Granted: August 9, 2018
Application Number:
20180222338
A mobility system includes an electrically drivable motor vehicle and an electrically drivable battery transport cart. A rechargeable drive battery of the motor vehicle is received in the battery transport cart. The battery transport cart can be releasably inserted into a downwardly open region of a supporting structure of the motor vehicle. The disclosure also relates to a battery transport cart, an electrically drivable motor vehicle and a method to charge a rechargeable drive battery…
MOTOR VEHICLE WITH COMPARTMENT AND LIFT TO RECEIVE ROLLING APPLIANCE
Granted: August 2, 2018
Application Number:
20180215305
A motor vehicle has an internal compartment for housing a rolling appliance (such an and unmanned ground vehicle) that is operable separately from the motor vehicle. A lift mechanism is secured to or within the vehicle adjacent to the compartment and is movable between a lowered condition wherein it alternatively receives/engages the rolling appliance when the rolling appliance is located beneath the compartment, and a raised condition wherein it has lifted the rolling appliance into the…
METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF SHEET METAL COMPONENTS
Granted: August 2, 2018
Application Number:
20180214927
A process includes producing a group of automotive components by forming components having various global geometries via a common tooling configured to bend a blank sheet of metal to create a variable cross section profile, forming an addendum as an integral portion of each formed component, and altering the global geometries in a series of incremental deformations to create local geometries while each component is affixed to a deforming machine via the addendum.
MOTORIZED SHOPPING TROLLEY
Granted: July 12, 2018
Application Number:
20180194383
A motorized shopping trolley has a frame and two wheels which are driven by a drivetrain. A handle for pulling and/or pushing the trolley is provided with a force sensor which detects a force acting on the handle when being pulled or pushed. An inclination sensor detects a slope of the traveling surface and generates a slope signal. A load sensor detects a load weight of the trolley and generates a load signal. A step-detection sensor detects a step in a path of the trolley and generates…
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EVALUATING DRIVING BEHAVIOR
Granted: July 12, 2018
Application Number:
20180197440
A method and apparatus for teaching and/or evaluating driving behavior of a driver of an autonomous-capable vehicle. The vehicle is operated in a manual-control mode wherein a driver has manual control, and a communication device (audio speaker, visual display, etc.) issues an instruction to the driver to perform a task. As the driver is attempting to perform the task, a sensor monitors the driver's behavior. A driver instruction module (that interfaces with the vehicle's autonomous…
METHOD FOR SECURE TRANSFER OF AN UNACCOMPANIED PERSON BY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE
Granted: July 12, 2018
Application Number:
20180196421
A method of operating a self-driving (autonomous) motor vehicle to transport a passenger who requires supervision. An authorization of a sender to operate the vehicle is checked and, if authorized, the sender provides instructions to a vehicle control unit to designate a destination and one or more authorization criterion that must be met by a recipient in order to unlock the vehicle and take custody of the passenger at the destination. The vehicle travels to the destination…
