Kubota Corporation patent applications on April 17th, 2025
Patent Applications by Kubota Corporation on April 17th, 2025
Kubota Corporation: 22 patent applications
Kubota Corporation has applied for patents in the areas of B60K1/04 (7), H01M50/249 (5), H01M10/625 (5), H01M10/613 (4), B60L50/60 (4) B60K1/04 (5), B60H1/00278 (3), B60K11/04 (2), B60L53/16 (2), A01B69/008 (1)
With keywords such as: battery, housing, modules, vehicle, air, motor, coolant, house, electric, and cool in patent application abstracts.
Patent Applications by Kubota Corporation
Inventor(s): Yusuke MURATA of Sakai-shi JP for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): A01B69/04
CPC Code(s): A01B69/008
Abstract: a work vehicle includes a sensor to sense an area of the work vehicle and output sensor data, a controller to control self-driving of the work vehicle based on the sensor data, and a link to attach an implement to the work vehicle. when the work vehicle performs the self-driving with the implement linked to the work vehicle, the controller is configured or programmed to detect and classify an object based on the sensor data, determine a first influence degree indicating a magnitude of influence when the object contacts the work vehicle and a second influence degree indicating a magnitude of influence when the object contacts the implement in accordance with a result of the classification of the object, and execute in accordance with at least one of the first and second influence degrees at least one of avoiding contact with the object or continuing the self-driving without executing avoiding.
20250121647. AIR COOLING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(kubota corporation)
Inventor(s): Ian WRIGHT of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation, Irfan NADIADI of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): B60H1/00, B60H1/32
CPC Code(s): B60H1/00278
Abstract: a vehicle includes a first battery housing to house a plurality of first battery modules, and an air cooling system to cool the plurality of first battery modules. the air cooling system includes a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator coil. the evaporator coil includes a first side at which warm air is received and a second side at which cool air exits after having passed through the evaporator coil, and the cool air that exits the second side of the evaporator coil flows into the first battery housing at a central portion of the first battery housing.
20250121648. AIR COOLING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(kubota corporation)
Inventor(s): David BOYD of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation, Irfan NADIADI of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): B60H1/00, B60K1/04, H01M10/625
CPC Code(s): B60H1/00278
Abstract: a vehicle includes a first battery housing to house a plurality of first battery modules, a second battery housing to house a plurality of second battery modules, an electrical power system including the plurality of first battery modules, the plurality of second battery modules, and one or more electrical components, and an air cooling system to cool the plurality of first battery modules and the plurality of second battery modules.
20250121649. AIR COOLING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(kubota corporation)
Inventor(s): David BOYD of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): B60H1/00, B60H1/32
CPC Code(s): B60H1/00278
Abstract: a vehicle includes a first battery housing to house a plurality of first battery modules, a second battery housing to house a plurality of second battery modules, and an air cooling system to cool the plurality of first battery modules and the plurality of second battery modules. the air cooling system includes a compressor, a condenser, a first evaporator coil that includes a first side at which warm air is received and a second side at which cool air exits after having passed through the first evaporator coil, and a second evaporator coil that includes a first side at which warm air is received and a second side at which cool air exits after having passed through the second evaporator coil.
20250121656. LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(kubota corporation)
Inventor(s): David BOYD of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): B60H1/32, B60H1/00
CPC Code(s): B60H1/3227
Abstract: a vehicle includes a chassis, a roof supported by the chassis, and a liquid cooling system. the liquid cooling system includes a radiator to cool a coolant when the coolant flows through the radiator and one or more coolant pumps connected to the radiator to circulate the coolant, and the radiator is mounted on the roof.
Inventor(s): David BOYD of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): B60K1/00, A01B76/00, B60K17/04, B60L53/22, B62D21/02, B62D27/06
CPC Code(s): B60K1/00
Abstract: a vehicle includes a motor assembly, a chassis, and an inverter. the motor assembly and the inverter are affixed to the chassis at a location where the motor assembly and the inverter are opposed to one another. the motor assembly includes an electric motor, a frame housing, and a motor bracket. the motor bracket is provided between the electric motor and the frame housing, and the electric motor is fixed to the frame housing via the motor bracket. the electric motor includes at least one electrical contact which is structured to be connected to electrical leads which extend between the electric motor and the inverter. the vehicle is an electric powered agricultural machine.
Inventor(s): Fuk Ho Pius NG of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): B60K1/04, B60L50/60, B62D49/06
CPC Code(s): B60K1/04
Abstract: a work vehicle includes a main body, at least one front wheel supported by the main body, at least one rear wheel supported by the main body, a first housing to house one or more first battery modules, and a second housing to house one or more second battery modules. the first housing at least partially overlaps the second housing, is located above the second housing in a vertical direction of the work vehicle, and extends beyond and overhangs the second housing.
Inventor(s): Fuk Ho Pius NG of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): B60K1/04, H01M50/209, H01M50/249
CPC Code(s): B60K1/04
Abstract: according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a work vehicle includes a main body, at least one front wheel supported by the main body, at least one rear wheel supported by the main body, a first housing to house a plurality of first battery modules, and a second housing to house one or more second battery modules. the first housing at least partially overlaps the second housing. the plurality of first battery modules housed in the first housing define a first group of battery modules and a second group of battery modules. the one or more second battery modules housed in the second housing define a third group of battery modules.
Inventor(s): Ian WRIGHT of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation, Irfan NADIADI of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): B60K1/04
CPC Code(s): B60K1/04
Abstract: according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a work vehicle includes a main body, at least one front wheel supported by the main body, at least one rear wheel supported by the main body, a first housing to house one or more first battery modules, and a second housing to house one or more second battery modules. the first housing at least partially overlaps the second housing, and the first housing is offset from the second housing in a front-rear direction of the work vehicle.
20250121668. WORK VEHICLE INCLUDING SIDE BATTERY HOUSING_simplified_abstract_(kubota corporation)
Inventor(s): Fuk Ho Pius NG of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): B60K1/04, H01M50/209, H01M50/249
CPC Code(s): B60K1/04
Abstract: according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a work vehicle includes a main body, at least one front wheel supported by the main body, at least one rear wheel supported by the main body, a first housing to house one or more first battery modules, a second housing to house one or more second battery modules, and a first side housing to house one or more third battery modules. the first housing at least partially overlaps the second housing.
Inventor(s): David BOYD of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): B60K1/04, B60K11/06, B60L50/60, B62D21/02
CPC Code(s): B60K1/04
Abstract: a vehicle includes an electric motor, a frame housing including a notch, a motor bracket; and an inverter. the motor bracket is provided between the electric motor and the frame housing and fixes the electric motor to the frame housing. the frame housing at least partially surrounds the electric motor, and the notch, which is defined in a portion of the frame housing, opposes the inverter.
20250121674. LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(kubota corporation)
Inventor(s): David BOYD of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): B60K11/04, B60L53/22, H01M10/46, H01M10/613, H01M10/625, H01M10/6569, H05K7/20
CPC Code(s): B60K11/04
Abstract: a liquid cooling system includes a radiator to cool a coolant when the coolant flows through the radiator, a first coolant pump to circulate the coolant, a second coolant pump to circulate the coolant, an inverter to be cooled by the coolant, an electric motor to be cooled by the coolant and connected to the inverter, a heat exchanger through which the coolant and another liquid can circulate, an onboard battery charger with a dc-to-dc converter to be cooled by the coolant, and a secondary dc-to-dc converter to be cooled by the coolant. the first coolant pump and the second coolant pump are each connected to the radiator.
20250121675. LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(kubota corporation)
Inventor(s): Ian WRIGHT of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): B60K11/04, B60K1/00, B60K1/04, B60L53/20, H01M10/613, H01M10/625, H01M10/6564, H01M50/204, H01M50/249, H01M50/258, H05K7/20
CPC Code(s): B60K11/04
Abstract: a vehicle includes a chassis, a housing to house one or more battery modules, the housing being supported by the chassis, an electric motor to receive electrical power from the one or more battery modules, a liquid cooling system including a radiator to cool a coolant when the coolant flows through the radiator, and one or more coolant pumps connected to the radiator to circulate the coolant, and an air cooling system to cool the one or more battery modules. the air cooling system includes a compressor, a condenser, and one or more evaporator coils, and the radiator and the condenser are located adjacent to each other.
20250121684. EMERGENCY STOP SWITCHES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(kubota corporation)
Inventor(s): David BOYD of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): B60K28/00
CPC Code(s): B60K28/00
Abstract: an electric vehicle (ev) includes a battery pack, an electric motor, an inverter connected to the electric motor, a power distribution unit (pdu) connected to the battery pack and the inverter, and at least one ev emergency stop switch configured to disconnect the battery pack from the power distribution unit (pdu) when the at least one ev emergency stop switch is activated. the first ev emergency stop switch is located at a front surface of the ev.
Inventor(s): Fuk Ho Pius NG of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): B60L50/64, B60L50/60
CPC Code(s): B60L50/64
Abstract: according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a work vehicle includes a main body, at least one front wheel supported by the main body, at least one rear wheel supported by the main body, a first housing to house one or more first battery modules, a second housing to house one or more second battery modules, and a first side housing that is separate from the first housing and the second housing. the first housing at least partially overlaps the second housing.
20250121705. CHARGE PORT COVER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(kubota corporation)
Inventor(s): David BOYD of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): B60L53/10, B60K15/05
CPC Code(s): B60L53/11
Abstract: an electric vehicle (ev) includes a battery pack, at least one dc charge port to connect to a dc voltage source and charge the battery pack, and a cover that covers the at least one dc charge port. the cover includes a fixed portion and a movable portion that is connected to the fixed portion. the movable portion is movable about an axis. a receptacle of the at least one dc charge port is on a side of the axis spaced away from the fixed portion of the cover.
Inventor(s): Fuk Ho Pius NG of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation, Irfan NADIADI of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): B60L53/16, H02J1/08, H02J7/00
CPC Code(s): B60L53/16
Abstract: an electric vehicle (ev) includes a battery pack, a plurality of dc charge ports to connect to a dc voltage source to charge the battery pack, and an ac charge port to connect to an ac voltage source to charge the battery pack. the plurality of dc charge ports and the ac charge port are located on a front surface of the ev.
Inventor(s): David BOYD of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation, Irfan NADIADI of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): B60L53/16, B60L50/64, H01M10/46, H01M50/204, H01M50/249, H02J1/08, H02J7/00
CPC Code(s): B60L53/16
Abstract: an electric vehicle (ev) includes a battery pack, a first housing to house at least one first battery module included in the battery pack, a power distribution unit (pdu) to distribute power to the battery pack, a pdu housing that houses the pdu, and at least one dc charge port to connect to a dc voltage source to charge the battery pack. the at least one dc charge port is attached to the pdu housing, and the pdu housing is attached to the first housing.
20250123634. DYNAMIC MACHINE AUTOMATION PLANNING SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(kubota corporation)
Inventor(s): Bruce Jeffrey Thompson of Victoria CA for kubota corporation, Marc Roger Tibout of Montreal CA for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): G05D1/648, A01D34/00, A01D101/00, G05D1/646, G05D1/69, G05D105/15, G05D107/20, G05D111/30
CPC Code(s): G05D1/6482
Abstract: a dynamic machine automation planning system that facilitates active machine mission planning. the system may flexibly modify mission plans for a plurality of machines associated with a project, including to facilitate fleet participation changes to add or remove machines during an active project. when replanning, the system may evaluate active completion status and select uncompleted sections for reassignment during a modification. revised mission plans may be developed for one or more of the active machines based on system evaluation and user guidance.
20250124745. TELEMATICS SERVICE SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(kubota corporation)
Inventor(s): Yuji FUKUDA of Sakai-shi JP for kubota corporation, Ryota HAMAMOTO of Sakai-shi JP for kubota corporation, Joshua James Skanderup of Grapevine TX US for kubota corporation, Landon Roland Rosenboom of Grapevine TX US for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): G07C5/00, E02F3/96, E02F9/24, E02F9/26, G07C5/04, H04Q9/00
CPC Code(s): G07C5/008
Abstract: a telematics service system includes a transmitter provided in or on an attachment mountable to and demountable from a working vehicle to transmit a wireless signal, a first communicator to receive the wireless signal transmitted from the transmitter, a second communicator to transmit attachment information including identification information about the attachment, a server to receive the attachment information to manage telematics information, and a controller to acquire the identification information from the wireless signal received by the first communicator, include the identification information into the attachment information, and cause the second communicator to transmit the attachment information to the server. the controller causes the second communicator to transmit, to the server, information relating to the state of the attachment that has changed in response to an operation to mount the attachment to the working vehicle and/or an operation to demount the attachment from the working vehicle.
20250125442. AIR COOLING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(kubota corporation)
Inventor(s): Irfan NADIADI of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): H01M10/6563, B60K11/06, B60L50/60, H01M10/613, H01M10/625, H01M10/6557
CPC Code(s): H01M10/6563
Abstract: a vehicle includes a first battery housing to house a plurality of first battery modules, and an air cooling system to cool the plurality of first battery modules. the air cooling system includes a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator coil. the evaporator coil includes a first side at which warm air is received and a second side at which cool air exits after having passed through the evaporator coil.
20250125446. AIR COOLING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(kubota corporation)
Inventor(s): David BOYD of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation, Irfan NADIADI of Fremont CA US for kubota corporation
IPC Code(s): H01M10/6569, B60K11/06, B60L50/64, H01M10/613, H01M10/625, H01M50/249
CPC Code(s): H01M10/6569
Abstract: a vehicle includes a first battery housing to house a plurality of first battery modules, a second battery housing to house a plurality of second battery modules, and an air cooling system to cool the plurality of first battery modules and the plurality of second battery modules. the air cooling system includes a compressor, a condenser, a first evaporator coil that includes a first side at which warm air is received and a second side at which cool air exits after having passed through the first evaporator coil, and a second evaporator coil that includes a first side at which warm air is received and a second side at which cool air exits after having passed through the second evaporator coil.
- Kubota Corporation
- A01B69/04
- CPC A01B69/008
- Kubota corporation
- B60H1/00
- B60H1/32
- CPC B60H1/00278
- B60K1/04
- H01M10/625
- CPC B60H1/3227
- B60K1/00
- A01B76/00
- B60K17/04
- B60L53/22
- B62D21/02
- B62D27/06
- CPC B60K1/00
- B60L50/60
- B62D49/06
- CPC B60K1/04
- H01M50/209
- H01M50/249
- B60K11/06
- B60K11/04
- H01M10/46
- H01M10/613
- H01M10/6569
- H05K7/20
- CPC B60K11/04
- B60L53/20
- H01M10/6564
- H01M50/204
- H01M50/258
- B60K28/00
- CPC B60K28/00
- B60L50/64
- CPC B60L50/64
- B60L53/10
- B60K15/05
- CPC B60L53/11
- B60L53/16
- H02J1/08
- H02J7/00
- CPC B60L53/16
- G05D1/648
- A01D34/00
- A01D101/00
- G05D1/646
- G05D1/69
- G05D105/15
- G05D107/20
- G05D111/30
- CPC G05D1/6482
- G07C5/00
- E02F3/96
- E02F9/24
- E02F9/26
- G07C5/04
- H04Q9/00
- CPC G07C5/008
- H01M10/6563
- H01M10/6557
- CPC H01M10/6563
- CPC H01M10/6569