GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC patent applications on August 8th, 2024
Patent Applications by GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC on August 8th, 2024
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC: 22 patent applications
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC has applied for patents in the areas of B60W40/10 (2), H01M8/04119 (1), H01M10/613 (1), H01M10/42 (1), B60L50/60 (1) B29C70/088 (1), G02F1/133385 (1), H02K11/02 (1), H02J7/007194 (1), H02G1/128 (1)
With keywords such as: vehicle, configured, clock, based, cell, control, device, unit, data, and element in patent application abstracts.
Patent Applications by GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor(s): Bradley Allen NEWCOMB of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Bhavesh SHAH of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Joseph M. POLEWARCZYK of Lake Orion MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B29C70/08, B29C70/68
CPC Code(s): B29C70/088
Abstract: a method for fabricating a hybrid transparent composite structure includes providing a metallic insert and a transparent composite preform including reinforcing fibers and transparent resin; heating the transparent composite preform; and arranging the metallic insert and the transparent composite preform in a mold and applying at least one of heat and pressure to form the hybrid transparent composite structure. at least a portion of the transparent composite preform is not obscured by the metallic insert and allows viewing through the hybrid transparent composite structure.
Inventor(s): Ethan Edward Peel Hodge of Clawson MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Johnny Brown of Port Huron MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B32B15/04, B32B3/26, B32B5/18, B32B15/01, B62D27/02, B62D29/00
CPC Code(s): B32B15/046
Abstract: aspects of the disclosure include a bent aluminum foam sandwich having a delamination insert. an exemplary bent aluminum foam sandwich can include an inner sheet, an outer sheet having a through-hole, and a core between the inner sheet and the outer sheet. a delamination insert is positioned at a bending interface between the inner sheet and the outer sheet such that sidewalls of the delamination insert are in direct contact with the core and the inner sheet. the delamination insert includes a tab positioned to extend through the through-hole.
Inventor(s): Nilesh D. Mankame of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Nitish Jayaram Wagh of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Dennis J. Kinchen of Brighton MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Sam Mohamed Jomaa of Warren MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Wojciech Edward Suchta of Richmond Hill CA (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60K1/00, F16F15/04
CPC Code(s): B60K1/00
Abstract: a vibration isolation component and vibration isolation system for a drivetrain as well as a method of isolation vibration in a drivetrain. at least one of a drivetrain bracket and a bushing inserted into an end of the drivetrain bracket is a vibration isolation element and includes a super elastic shape memory alloy element. the drivetrain bracket is affixed to an electric drivetrain and the bushing is connected a chassis.
20240262274. CARGO UNLOADER FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)
Inventor(s): Paul W. Alexander of Ypsilanti MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jesus Anthony Bernal of Farmington Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Eric James Bontrager of South Lyon MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60P1/00
CPC Code(s): B60P1/006
Abstract: a tension-loaded drive mechanism (“mechanism”) is provided for a cargo unloader. the drive mechanism includes a compressor for increasing the pressure of a fluid. the drive mechanism further includes multiple bladders fluidly connected to the compressor to receive the fluid from the compressor and expand in a rearward direction along a longitudinal axis of a cargo bed. the mechanism further includes a strap system having multiple straps attached to each bladder. the strap system further includes multiple spools configured to apply a compression counter force via the straps to the associated bladders, such that the compression counter force increases the pressure of the fluid in the associated bladders to a predetermined drive pressure threshold. the spools are further configured to dispense an associated one of the straps at a predetermined stepped payout rate such that the associated bladders apply a drive force associated with the predetermined drive pressure threshold.
Inventor(s): Brian V. CASTILLO of Birmingham MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60T7/20, B60D1/06, B60D1/24, B60T8/18
CPC Code(s): B60T7/20
Abstract: a trailering system of a vehicle includes: a trailer hitch configured to receive a ball, the ball configured to be coupled to trailers for towing; a force sensor configured to measure at least one of: a first force on the trailer hitch in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle; a second force on the trailer hitch in a latitudinal direction of the vehicle; and a third force on the trailer hitch in a vertical direction; and a display module configured to selectively indicate a present condition of a trailer that is coupled to the trailer hitch based on the at least one of the first force, the second force, and the third force.
Inventor(s): Robert Hurchalla of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Umer Khalid of Farmington Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Suresh Munagapati of Cumming GA (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Dennis J Carroll of Leander TX (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Charles Alvin Wiley of Austin TX (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Richard Alan Range, JR. of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60W30/18, B60W50/12
CPC Code(s): B60W30/18109
Abstract: a method to assemble and orchestrate elemental value components to accomplish a meaningful higher value. the method including the steps of detecting, by a first sensor, a first vehicle operating parameter, generating, by the first sensor, a first sensor output indicative of the first vehicle operating parameter, populating, by a data pump, a first data repository entry indicative of the first sensor and the first vehicle operating parameter. the method is further operative for generating, by a first processor, a first micro-value output in response to the first data repository entry and a first micro-value algorithm associated with the first sensor, generating, by a concurrent second processor, a first vehicle control signal in response to the first data repository entry, the first micro-value output and a first decision repository table entry associated with the first micro-value output, and controlling, by a vehicle controller, a vehicle in response to the first vehicle control signal.
Inventor(s): Jacob Alan Bond of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Joseph F. Szczerba of Grand Blanc MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60W50/14, B60W40/08, B60W40/10, G06N20/00, G06V20/59, G06V40/10, G06V40/20
CPC Code(s): B60W50/14
Abstract: a system for detecting a health condition of an occupant of a vehicle includes a plurality of vehicle sensors and a controller in electrical communication with the plurality of vehicle sensors. the controller is programmed to perform a plurality of measurements using the plurality of vehicle sensors determine a health risk probability based at least in part on the plurality of measurements. the health risk probability is a probability that the occupant of the vehicle has the health condition. the controller is further programmed to notify the occupant of the vehicle in response to determining that the health risk probability is greater than or equal to a predetermined health risk threshold.
Inventor(s): Felipe CUELLAR-FERREIRA of Madison Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Babak Makkinejad of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Maria Rossana Ruiz of Detroit MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B64G1/16, B25J11/00, B25J13/00, B25J15/06, B25J19/00, B25J19/02, B64G1/42
CPC Code(s): B64G1/16
Abstract: a lunar rover includes a body, at least one collection device configured to collect lunar regolith, and a power supply. in some examples, the collection device includes at least one wall defining an opening and at least one plate positioned in the opening. the power supply is configured to apply a voltage difference across the collection device. in some examples, the lunar rover further includes a movable arm including an end connected to the body and another end connected to the collection device, at least one polarity sensor configured to detect a polarity of lunar regolith adjacent to the lunar rover, and a controller configured to control the power supply to apply a voltage difference across the collection device based on the detected polarity of the lunar regolith adjacent to the lunar rover. other examples of lunar rovers are also disclosed.
Inventor(s): Paul W. Alexander of Ypsilanti MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Wonhee Michael Kim of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Craig A. Kollar of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Joseph M. Polewarczyk of Lake Orion MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Bhavesh Shah of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Rafael Gabriel Casalduc of Detroit MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B65G69/28, B62D33/027
CPC Code(s): B65G69/28
Abstract: a deployable ramp is provided for a cargo loading system of a vehicle. the ramp includes one or more rigid element having a surface for supporting a load. the ramp further includes one or more bladders defining a chamber that is fluidly connected to an outlet of a compressor. the chamber is adapted to receive a fluid from the compressor. the bladder is attached to rigid element, and the at bladder is movable to a collapsed state where the chamber has a first volume. the bladder is further movable to an expanded state where the chamber has a second volume and contains a pressurized fluid for supporting the rigid element, in response to the bladder receiving the fluid from the compressor. the second volume is higher than the first volume.
Inventor(s): Ariel Telpaz of Givat Haim Meuhad (IL) for gm global technology operations llc, Refael Blanca of West Bloomfield Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Zahy Bnaya of Petach Tikva (IL) for gm global technology operations llc, Laura Chmielewski of Beverly Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Michelle L. Calloway of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Neeraj R. Gautama of Whitby, Ontario (CA) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): G01C21/36, G01C21/34
CPC Code(s): G01C21/3617
Abstract: a system and method for determining driver assignments based on fleet trips history logs is presented. the system and method include receiving, at a server or online platform, a set of fleet driver requirements from a fleet owner. the server receives fleet trip data from a vehicle with an integrated communication device where a weighted trip score for a driver based on a particular fleet owner is determined. the server also ranks one or more drivers, based on the weighted trip score, that best matches the fleet driver requirements. the weighted trip score is determined based on the fleet trip data received from the integrated communication device in the vehicle where the fleet trip data includes at least a start trip information, a trip log, an event trigger, and an end of trip data.
Inventor(s): Brent Navin Roger Bacchus of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Tarek Abdel Raouf Abdel Rahman of Madison Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ryan Jay Yergin of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): G01C21/00, B60W40/10, B60W60/00
CPC Code(s): G01C21/3859
Abstract: a perception and map edge association system for an autonomous vehicle includes one or more controllers executing instructions to receive a plurality of perception lane edge candidates that are each representative of a perception lane edge and a plurality of map lane edge candidates that are each representative of a map lane edge. the one or more controllers identify a discrepancy between a selected perception lane edge candidate and a best fit map edge candidate for a lane characteristic based on a posterior association probability matrix and a discrepancy flag. the one or more controllers segment the pair of inconsistent perception and map lane edges into one or more matching segments. the one or more matching segments indicate where the perception lane edge and the map lane edge match one another based on the lane characteristics. the perception and map edge association system improves localization and scene creation performance.
Inventor(s): Ronald Miller of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Bhaskara K Ch of Rajamundry (IN) for gm global technology operations llc, Abhishek Kumar Sahu of Bengaluru (IN) for gm global technology operations llc, Zhun Liu of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): G01K1/12, G01K1/16
CPC Code(s): G01K1/12
Abstract: a two-way thermo-mechanical shield assembly for a sensor of a heat-producing apparatus having an apparatus housing includes a first shield and a second shield. each shield is configured to be mounted to the apparatus housing and are together configured to encase the sensor. the first shield is configured to protect the sensor from thermal energy originating internal to the apparatus housing, while the second shield is configured to protect the sensor from physical impact and thermal energy originating external to the apparatus housing.
Inventor(s): Yujie Guo of Thornhill (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Julien P. Mourou of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Chris A. Oberlitner of Shelby twp MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Shane Russell Appel of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): G02F1/1333, B60R13/10, G02F1/167, G02F1/16753, H05K7/20
CPC Code(s): G02F1/133385
Abstract: a body component for a transportation vehicle comprising an e-paper visible from a front side of the body component; a thermally protective material at least partially surrounding the e-paper; an injection molded body element located around at least a portion of the thermally protective film can be used on a transportation device to provide a digital image.
Inventor(s): Sudhakaran Maydiga of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Steve DiBella of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Subhash Vijaya Doddachikkaveeranna of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): G06F1/12, G06F1/14
CPC Code(s): G06F1/12
Abstract: a system for synchronization of multiple clocks in a vehicle network includes a processor that is programmed to synchronize a time follower clock to a primary grand leader clock. the primary grand leader clock is monitored and the time follower clock is synchronized to a standby grand leader clock upon a failure of the primary grand leader clock. the time follower clock is synchronized to the primary grand leader clock if a new ignition cycle has occurred between a failure of the primary grand leader clock and a recovery after failure of the primary grand leader clock. the time follower clock continues to be synchronized to the standby grand leader clock if a new ignition cycle has not occurred between the failure of the primary grand leader clock and the recovery after failure of the primary grand leader clock.
Inventor(s): Erin Farbar of LaSalle (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Devesh Pande of Lake Orion MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Timothy J. Howitt of Oxford MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Dean Kostadinovski of Shelby Twp. MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ronald Miller of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H01M8/04119, H01M8/04746, H01M8/04858
CPC Code(s): H01M8/04119
Abstract: a fuel cell system arranged to supply electric power to an actuator via an electric power circuit includes an anode and a cathode. a hydrogen delivery system is arranged to supply pressurized hydrogen to the anode, and has a jet pump including an injector nozzle and an ejector. the jet pump channels pressurized hydrogen from a hydrogen tank to the fuel cell. the ejector includes a venturi tube, a mixing chamber, and a secondary flow element, wherein the secondary flow element includes a first duct and a bypass duct. the venturi tube has a first fluidic inlet that is proximal to the injector nozzle, and a second fluidic inlet that is downstream from the injector nozzle of the venturi tube. the first duct is fluidly coupled to the first fluidic inlet, and the bypass duct is fluidly coupled to the second fluidic inlet of the venturi tube.
Inventor(s): Shifang Li of Shelby Twp. MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, William T. Kucinski of Windsor (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Jacob Friedrich of Willoughby OH (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Mitchell Stojanovski of Oak Park MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Annabella Wong of Clawson MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Kyle Whittaker of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Hunter G. Rimatzki of Clawson MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Kristopher A. Thor of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H01M50/507, B60L50/60, H01M10/42, H01M10/613, H01M10/6555, H01M50/213, H01M50/296, H01M50/51
CPC Code(s): H01M50/507
Abstract: a multi-cell rechargeable energy storage system has battery cells disposed in an enclosure, and arranged in cell modules. collectors are arranged to electrically connect the battery cells arranged in the cell modules. an electric power bus is arranged in a spine, and terminates at positive and negative terminals. first busbars, a second busbar, and end collectors electrically connect the cell modules in series between the positive terminal and the second terminal. cell monitoring controllers are arranged to monitor the cell modules. a potting compound is arranged to encapsulate only an upper portion of the battery cells. a thermal management system including first and second fluidic manifolds are fluidly coupled to longitudinal heat exchange plates to thermally couple to the battery cells.
Inventor(s): Konrad M. Brown of Allen Park MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Vicente Domenech-Llopis of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H01M50/673, H01M10/615, H01M50/342
CPC Code(s): H01M50/673
Abstract: a system for managing dehumidification in a battery pack having a plurality of battery modules includes a casing is adapted to house the plurality of battery modules. the casing has at least one cavity with a dehumidification unit being at least partially positioned within the cavity. the dehumidification unit includes a desiccant. a heating element is positioned in proximity to and adapted to selectively heat the desiccant. the system includes a control unit having a processor and tangible, non-transitory memory on which instructions are recorded. the control unit is adapted to control the heating element. the desiccant is adapted to collect moisture during a collection phase of dehumidification and the heating element is adapted to dry the desiccant during a reconditioning phase of the dehumidification.
Inventor(s): Ricardo Pineda of Zinacantepec (MX) for gm global technology operations llc, Daniel Ruiz of Monterrey (MX) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H01R13/506, H01R13/502
CPC Code(s): H01R13/506
Abstract: a fastener for electrical connector a vehicle is provided. the fastener includes a first component including a snap, an engagement surface and a connector. the first component is configured to removably affix to the electrical connector. the fastener also includes a second component including a protrusion, wherein the first component is disposed on top of the second component. the protrusion limits a range of motion of the snap in a direction of the second component.
Inventor(s): John D. Campbell of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Elizabeth Pepper of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Edward L. Kaiser of Orion MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H02G1/12, H01B3/08, H01B7/00
CPC Code(s): H02G1/128
Abstract: an exposed terminal for a wire conductor, and a process for preparing the exposed terminal includes executing, via a mechanical device, a mechanical ablation process to remove the insulative material from an outer surface of the plurality of square edges along a predefined length of the portion of the wire conductor. the process also includes executing, via a laser tool, a laser ablation process to remove the insulative material from the first pair of opposed faces along the predefined length of the portion of the wire conductor; and executing, via the laser tool, the laser ablation process to remove the insulative material from the second pair of opposed faces along the predefined length of the portion of the wire conductor.
Inventor(s): Dave Gerard Rich of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, James Morrison of Sebringville (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Robert A. De Stefano of Macomb Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Michael L. Mullin of Howell MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H02J7/00, B60R16/02
CPC Code(s): H02J7/007194
Abstract: a multiple output dynamically adjustable capacity (modacs) and a method of operation of the modacs. the modacs includes a cell, a load in thermal communication with the cell, and a processor. a voltage is applied to a load to generate heat at a cell of the modacs, wherein the heat affects a temperature of the cell. the processor measures a parameter of the cell in response to the heat and controls an operation of the modacs based on the parameter of the cell.
Inventor(s): Yilun Luo of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Chandra S. Namuduri of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Suresh Gopalakrishnan of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Muhammad H. Alvi of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Azadeh Narimissa of Lake Orion MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, William T. Ivan of Shelby Twp. MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Saranraj Karuppuswami of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H02K11/02, H02K11/01, H02K11/30
CPC Code(s): H02K11/02
Abstract: a choke device for an electric machine system is provided. the choke device includes a common-mode choke including a magnetic core configured in cross-section as a geometric shape including a hollow center. the choke device further includes a plurality of electric transmission lines configured for transmitting electrical energy in alternating current, wherein the plurality of electric transmission lines is routed through the hollow center. the geometric shape includes a number of sides based upon a number of the electric transmission lines present and is configured for minimizing or reducing an overall flux length of the magnetic core.
Inventor(s): Sudhakaran Maydiga of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Steve DiBella of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, John Patrick Saavedra Gonzaga of Macomb MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Subhash Vijaya Doddachikkaveeranna of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H04L12/40
CPC Code(s): H04L12/40
Abstract: a vehicle control system includes a transmitting electronic control unit for transmitting multiplexed protocol data units. the transmitting electronic control unit is enabled to transmit first and second protocol data units with corresponding first and second selector field values. a receiving electronic control unit is in electronic communication with the transmitting electronic control unit. the receiving electronic control unit is enabled to be programmed to operate in a first mode of operation or in a second mode of operation. the receiving electronic control unit is enabled to receive and process the first protocol data unit based on receipt of the first selector field value when operating in the first mode of operation and is enabled to receive and process the second protocol data unit based on receipt of the second selector field value when operating in the second mode of operation.
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC patent applications on August 8th, 2024
- GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
- B29C70/08
- B29C70/68
- CPC B29C70/088
- Gm global technology operations llc
- B32B15/04
- B32B3/26
- B32B5/18
- B32B15/01
- B62D27/02
- B62D29/00
- CPC B32B15/046
- B60K1/00
- F16F15/04
- CPC B60K1/00
- B60P1/00
- CPC B60P1/006
- B60T7/20
- B60D1/06
- B60D1/24
- B60T8/18
- CPC B60T7/20
- B60W30/18
- B60W50/12
- CPC B60W30/18109
- B60W50/14
- B60W40/08
- B60W40/10
- G06N20/00
- G06V20/59
- G06V40/10
- G06V40/20
- CPC B60W50/14
- B64G1/16
- B25J11/00
- B25J13/00
- B25J15/06
- B25J19/00
- B25J19/02
- B64G1/42
- CPC B64G1/16
- B65G69/28
- B62D33/027
- CPC B65G69/28
- G01C21/36
- G01C21/34
- CPC G01C21/3617
- G01C21/00
- B60W60/00
- CPC G01C21/3859
- G01K1/12
- G01K1/16
- CPC G01K1/12
- G02F1/1333
- B60R13/10
- G02F1/167
- G02F1/16753
- H05K7/20
- CPC G02F1/133385
- G06F1/12
- G06F1/14
- CPC G06F1/12
- H01M8/04119
- H01M8/04746
- H01M8/04858
- CPC H01M8/04119
- H01M50/507
- B60L50/60
- H01M10/42
- H01M10/613
- H01M10/6555
- H01M50/213
- H01M50/296
- H01M50/51
- CPC H01M50/507
- H01M50/673
- H01M10/615
- H01M50/342
- CPC H01M50/673
- H01R13/506
- H01R13/502
- CPC H01R13/506
- H02G1/12
- H01B3/08
- H01B7/00
- CPC H02G1/128
- H02J7/00
- B60R16/02
- CPC H02J7/007194
- H02K11/02
- H02K11/01
- H02K11/30
- CPC H02K11/02
- H04L12/40
- CPC H04L12/40
