Patent classifications
B60Y2304/072
MACHINE CONFIGURATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM ENABLING INTERCHANGEABLE POWER SOURCES
A machine control system controls operation of any one of a plurality of interchangeable power sources mounted on a machine. The machine includes an undercarriage supporting ground engagement members that propel the machine and an upper structure rotatably supported on the undercarriage. The upper structure includes a swing frame that supports an operator cab, an interchangeable power source, hydraulic components, and electrical components. The machine control system includes a processor configured to receive variables, control parameters, and standards associated with operation of each of the plurality of power sources from one or more of sensors, input devices, output devices, and memory communicatively coupled to the processor, utilize control logic, machine operational inputs and outputs, sensed and processed signals associated with position, movement, and operation of the machine, and one or more of stored, sensed, and processed data, variables, control parameters, and standards to process outputs and operating characteristics specific to each of the plurality of power sources, and standardize the power output by each of the power sources to provide a normalized, consistent control and operation of systems of the machine regardless of which of the power sources is mounted on the machine.
POWER BATTERY PACK, ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE
The present disclosure relates to a power battery pack, an energy storage device, an electric vehicle. The power battery pack includes an accommodating device and a plurality of cells, the accommodating device includes a plurality of accommodating regions, and each accommodating region has a first side edge and a second side edge and cells disposed between the first side edge and the second side edge. A distance between the first side edge and the second side edge along a first direction varies with different accommodating regions, each cell includes a first end and a second end, and a distance between the first end and the second end matches a distance between a corresponding first side edge and a corresponding second side edge.
Torque transmission apparatus having dry-operated separating clutch
A torque transmission apparatus for transmitting a torque between a first drive element and an output element, including a torque converter, having a torque converter input, which is rotatable about a rotation axis (A) and is coupled to the first drive element, and a torque converter output, which can be connected to the output element. A separating clutch arranged outside of the torque converter and effectively between the first drive element and the torque converter, having a clutch input and a clutch output, which can be connected thereto by the action of a clutch actuating apparatus. The clutch actuating apparatus having a pressure means chamber and a pressure means channel (K4) supplying said pressure means chamber with pressure means, and the separating clutch being dry-operated and the pressure means channel (K4) extending through the torque converter at least in portions.
Machine configuration and control system enabling interchangeable power sources
A machine control system controls operation of any one of a plurality of interchangeable power sources mounted on a machine. The machine includes an undercarriage supporting ground engagement members that propel the machine and an upper structure rotatably supported on the undercarriage. The upper structure includes a swing frame that supports an operator cab, an interchangeable power source, hydraulic components, and electrical components. A processor processes inputs, outputs and operating characteristics specific to each of the plurality of power sources, and standardizes the power output by each of the power sources to provide a normalized, consistent control and operation of systems of the machine regardless of which of the power sources is mounted on the machine.
Electric drive module configured as a beam axle
An electrically-operated electric drive module for use in a vehicle framework that is configured for a powertrain that includes an internal combustion engine. The electrically-operated electric drive module permits the vehicle to be converted to an electrically propelled vehicle in a manner that is cost-effective and which is relatively low in weight.
Repowering system for vehicles and vessels
A system for retaining a plurality of compressed gas cannisters for fueling a vehicle is provided, the system comprising: a base which includes: a plate including a distal end and a proximal end; a base engagement member at the distal end of the plate; and a first mating member proximate the proximal end; a cassette which includes: a top; a first side; a second side; a front; a back; a bottom to define an interior, the interior for housing the plurality of compressed gas cannisters; at least one fork pocket mounted on one of the top, the bottom or the back, the fork pocket extending from a distal end a distance; a plurality of gas cannister apertures extending between the interior and an ambient environment, wherein the bottom includes a bottom engagement member which extends outward beyond the first side at the distal end; a locking mechanism proximate the distal end; and a second mating member proximate a proximal end, wherein the first mating member and the second mating member are in pivotal engagement in use.
Coolant Control Module
An embodiment coolant control module includes a housing including a coolant inlet configured to receive a coolant, a coolant outlet configured to discharge the coolant, an internal passage connecting the coolant inlet and the coolant outlet, and a pump mounting part adjacent to the coolant outlet. The coolant control module further includes a control valve disposed inside the housing and configured to change a direction of the coolant, a coolant pump coupled to the pump mounting part of the housing, a driving motor unit mounted on the housing, connected to the control valve, and configured to drive the control valve, and a controller mounted on the housing, connected to the coolant pump and the driving motor unit, and configured to control an operation of the coolant pump and the driving motor unit.
TORQUE TRANSMISSION APPARATUS HAVING DRY-OPERATED SEPARATING CLUTCH
A torque transmission apparatus for transmitting a torque between a first drive element and an output element, including a torque converter, having a torque converter input, which is rotatable about a rotation axis (A) and is coupled to the first drive element, and a torque converter output, which can be connected to the output element. A separating clutch arranged outside of the torque converter and effectively between the first drive element and the torque converter, having a clutch input and a clutch output, which can be connected thereto by the action of a clutch actuating apparatus The clutch actuating apparatus having a pressure means chamber and a pressure means channel (K4) supplying said pressure means chamber with pressure means, and the separating clutch being dry-operated and the pressure means channel (K4) extending through the torque converter at least in portions.
Integrated mounting systems for mounting electric drive components within electrified vehicles
Integrated mounting systems for mounting electric drive components within electrified vehicles may include a cross brace assembly that mounts or supports one or more electric drive components relative to a vehicle frame. A cross brace assembly of the mounting system may include a cross brace, a first bridging side bracket, and a second bridging side bracket. The cross brace may be mounted to lower surfaces of vehicle frame rails and the bridging side brackets may be mounted to upper surfaces of the vehicle frame rails to provide a robust and serviceable mounting solution that evenly distributes vehicle loads.
REPOWERING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES AND VESSELS
A system for retaining a plurality of compressed gas cannisters for fueling a vehicle is provided, the system comprising: a base which includes: a plate including a distal end and a proximal end; a base engagement member at the distal end of the plate; and a first mating member proximate the proximal end; a cassette which includes: a top; a first side; a second side; a front; a back; a bottom to define an interior, the interior for housing the plurality of compressed gas cannisters; at least one fork pocket mounted on one of the top, the bottom or the back, the fork pocket extending from a distal end a distance; a plurality of gas cannister apertures extending between the interior and an ambient environment, wherein the bottom includes a bottom engagement member which extends outward beyond the first side at the distal end; a locking mechanism proximate the distal end; and a second mating member proximate a proximal end, wherein the first mating member and the second mating member are in pivotal engagement in use.