GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC patent applications on December 19th, 2024

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Patent Applications by GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC on December 19th, 2024

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC: 28 patent applications

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC has applied for patents in the areas of B60W60/00 (2), B60L53/22 (2), B60W50/00 (2), H01M50/367 (2), H01M10/48 (2) B29C45/14819 (1), G07C9/00896 (1), H04L41/5058 (1), H02P29/68 (1), H02K21/042 (1)

With keywords such as: battery, vehicle, cell, wall, configured, side, stack, electrode, conductive, and based in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

20240416566. SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH LATTICE STRUCTURES FOR CONNECTING MATERIALS DURING MOLDING_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Stanley Tong of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Daniel Peter Schuller of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B29C45/14

CPC Code(s): B29C45/14819



Abstract: systems and methods for manufacturing a product include at least one fabricating system to create a substrate with a lattice structure. a form receives the substrate. the form defines a cavity around the substrate. a forming system delivers a material into the cavity of the form so that the material flows into the lattice structure interweaving the material with the substrate to create a feature on the substrate from the material that is locked to the substrate by the lattice structure.


20240416766. SERIES-PARALLEL MIXED CHEMISTRY BATTERY SYSTEMS_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Shuonan Xu of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Hanho Yun of Oakland Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jun-mo Kang of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60L50/60, B60L58/13, B60L58/18

CPC Code(s): B60L50/66



Abstract: in one exemplary embodiment, a system for controlling power transfer includes a propulsion battery assembly configured to supply power to an electric motor of a vehicle, the propulsion battery assembly having a first chemistry, and a supplemental battery assembly selectively connected to the propulsion battery assembly, the supplemental battery assembly having a second chemistry that is different than the first chemistry. the system also includes a controller configured to selectively connect the supplemental battery assembly to perform at least one of providing electrical charge to the propulsion battery assembly, and supplying electrical power to the electric motor.


20240416768. POWER TRANSFER USING MULTI-WINDING ELECTRIC MACHINES_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Peng Peng of Columbus OH (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Lei Hao of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Suresh Gopalakrishnan of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60L53/14, B60L50/51, B60L53/24

CPC Code(s): B60L53/14



Abstract: an energy transfer system of a vehicle includes a multi-winding motor, a first inverter connected to a first set of windings, and a second inverter connected to a second set of windings. the system includes a controller configured to control the first inverter and the second inverter to control a charging current through the multi-winding motor at a desired power when the multi-winding motor is in a zero-torque condition. the controller is configured to control the charging current through the first inverter and second inverter so that a first current vector associated with the first set of windings and a second vector associated with the second set of windings are symmetric about a d-axis and the multi-winding motor functions as a transformer, the control of the first inverter and the second inverter providing for power transfer between the first set of windings and the second set of windings.


20240416796. MULTI-VOLTAGE VEHICLE OPERATION_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Chunhao J. Lee of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Suresh Gopalakrishnan of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Yongjie Zhu of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Dongxu Li of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Muhammad Hussain Alvi of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60L58/19, B60L1/00, B60L58/22, H02J7/00

CPC Code(s): B60L58/19



Abstract: a vehicle includes two or more battery packs configured to power a motor. a controller is configured to dynamically activate an operational mode during operation. the operational mode is one of multiple possible operational modes including a first operational mode defining a series connection between the two or more battery packs and second operational mode defining a parallel connection between the two or more battery packs. the connection between the battery packs is controlled by a first plurality of switches. a plurality of low voltage loads are connected to a subset of the battery packs in the battery packs such that a power output of the subset of the battery packs provides full power to the plurality of low voltage loads. the plurality of low voltage loads are connected to only the subset of the battery packs in both the first operational mode and the second operational mode.


20240416841. ADJUSTABLE LOAD FLOOR SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Jorge Ismael Lopez of El Marques (MX) for gm global technology operations llc, Hector Alejandro Castro of Toluca de Lerdo (MX) for gm global technology operations llc, Joaquin Hidalgo of Toluca (MX) for gm global technology operations llc, Omar Rene Hernandez of Estado de Mexico (MX) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60R5/04

CPC Code(s): B60R5/044



Abstract: an adjustable load floor system for a vehicle includes a support frame including a first side member, a second side member arranged opposite the first side member, and a support member. a first guide member is provided on the first side member. the first guide member includes a first continuous guide track having a first plurality of adjustment lands. a second guide member is provided on the second side member. the second guide member includes a second continuous guide track having a second plurality of adjustment lands. a floor panel includes a first guide element and a second guide element. the first guide element is translatable through the first continuous guide track and the second guide element is translatable through the second continuous guide track to position the support surface in one of a plurality of adjustment positions.


20240416862. TORSO SEATBELT SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Tyler P. Morris of Madison Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ryan Aaron Gellner of Livonia MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Nick Colonna of Vaughan (CA) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60R22/20, B60R22/26, B60R22/34

CPC Code(s): B60R22/201



Abstract: a seat includes a seat base including a first side and a second side, and a seat back including a first side portion and a second side portion. the seat back is pivotable between an upright configuration and a highly reclined configuration. a torso belt system is arranged at the seat system. the torso belt system includes a retractor mechanism positioned adjacent to one of the seat base and the seat back. an amount of flexible webbing includes a first end anchored at the retractor mechanism and a second end. a selectable anchor is connectable to the second end of the amount of flexible webbing. the selectable anchor is selectively arranged in a first position at the seat base when the seat back is in the upright seating configuration and in a second position at the seat back when the seat back is in the highly reclined seating configuration.


20240416878. BRAKE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Bryan LARSON of Fowlerville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Nicholas Reilly Ridenour of Davisburg MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Samuel Steele of Ypsilanti MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Edward Thomas Heil of Howell MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60T8/18

CPC Code(s): B60T8/1887



Abstract: a brake actuator control system for a vehicle includes: a request module configured to determine a braking request for brake actuators of the vehicle; a front bias module configured to, based on one or more operating parameters, determine a front bias for front ones of the brake actuators associated with front ones of wheels, respectively; a rear bias module configured to, based on the front bias, determine a rear bias for rear ones of the brake actuators associated with rear ones of wheels, respectively; a control module configured to: based on the braking request and the front bias, determine a front braking request; actuate the front ones of the brake actuators based on the front braking request; based on the braking request and the rear bias, determine a rear braking request; and actuate the rear ones of the brake actuators based on the rear braking request.


20240416928. CONTROLLING CHARACTERISTICS OF A VEHICLE BASED AT LEAST IN PART ON A LOCATION OF THE VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Byoungro Lee of Incheon (KR) for gm global technology operations llc, Curtis L. Hay of Petoskey MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60W50/00, B60W40/02

CPC Code(s): B60W50/0098



Abstract: embodiments include controlling characteristics of a vehicle based at least in part on a location of the vehicle. aspects include monitoring a location of a vehicle and one or more operational characteristics of the vehicle and based on determining that the vehicle has entered an at least partially enclosed area, automatically changing the one or more operational characteristics of the vehicle to a state associated with an enclosed space. aspects also include automatically restoring the one or more operational characteristics of the vehicle to the state prior to the vehicle entering the at least partially enclosed area based on determining that the vehicle has exited the at least partially enclosed area.


20240416929. END-TO-END PERCEPTION PERTURBATION MODELING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Rodolfo Valiente Romero of Calabasas CA (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Hyukseong Kwon of Thousand Oaks CA (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Marcus James Huber of Saline MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Alireza Esna Ashari Esfahani of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Michael Cui of Winnetka CA (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60W50/02, B60W50/00, B60W60/00

CPC Code(s): B60W50/0205



Abstract: an end-to-end perception perturbation modeling system for a vehicle includes one or more controllers storing a detection model in memory. the detection model includes a plurality of detection model plots that each indicate a probability value that an object in an environment surrounding the vehicle is detected based on a current weather condition and a distance measured between the vehicle and the object detected in the environment surrounding the vehicle. the one or more controllers execute instructions to receive an input state of the vehicle that is observed during non-inclement weather conditions and indicates one or more vehicle states, the current weather condition, and the distance. the controllers determine a perturbed state of the vehicle observed during the current weather condition.


20240416933. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOFT UNDERSTANDINGS OF AUTOMATED DECISIONS_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Ronit Bustin of Kfar Saba (IL) for gm global technology operations llc, Claudia V. Goldman-Shenhar of Mevasseret Zion (IL) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60W50/06, B60W60/00, G06F17/16

CPC Code(s): B60W50/06



Abstract: a method of analyzing a decision for an automated system. the method includes receiving a vector having a length. a plurality of distribution vectors is created each having a length that matches the length of the vector. divergence calculations are performed with the vector and each of the plurality of distribution vectors. a minimum output value determined by the divergence calculations is calculated. a minimizing distribution vector is identified from the plurality of distribution vectors that corresponds to the minimum output value from the divergence calculations. a conclusiveness of a decision is determined based on the vector in view of the minimizing distribution vector.


20240418196. SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH LATTICE STRUCTURES FOR JOINING PARTS_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Stanley Tong of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Daniel Peter Schuller of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): F16B15/00, B27F7/17

CPC Code(s): F16B15/0015



Abstract: systems and methods for securing a product joint with a lattice structure. a system includes at least one fabricating system to create a connector with the lattice structure. a force system applies a force to the connector so that a material of the product flows into the lattice structure interweaving the material with the lattice structure to secure the joint by the lattice structure.


20240418202. EXTERNALLY THREADED CLAMP-ON-POST ATTACHMENT FASTENER_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Michael A. Kardasz of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Victor Wong of Lake Orion MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jeffrey Scott Shotwell of Clarkston MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): F16B35/02, B60R11/00, F16B35/06

CPC Code(s): F16B35/02



Abstract: a clamp-on-post fastener includes a base section and a sleeve section including a first end connected with the base section, a second end, and an intermediate portion defining a center axis extending between the first end and the second end. the sleeve section includes an outer surface, a central passage having an inner surface, and a plurality of tooth members that project radially inwardly from the inner surface. the clamp-on-post fastener includes a slot extending through the base section and the sleeve section substantially parallel to the center axis forming a first fastener portion and a second fastener portion that are configured to be brought together to engage a substrate.


20240418610. GAS ANALYSIS SYSTEMS FOR BATTERY CELLS_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Erik Damon HUEMILLER of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Thomas A. YERSAK of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, James R. SALVADOR of East Lansing MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Dmitriy BRUDER of Clinton Twp. MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Thaddeus EZEH of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G01N1/22, G01N1/24, H01M10/48, H01M50/317

CPC Code(s): G01N1/2226



Abstract: a battery cell gas analysis system including a degas chamber, a vacuum pump in fluid communication with the degas chamber to remove air from the degas chamber, a venting port configured to selectively vent the degas chamber, a battery cell enclosed in the degas chamber, and a gas detector in fluid communication with the degas chamber. the gas detector is configured to detect, with gas species separation, at least one parameter of a gas released from the battery cell into the degas chamber, and the at least one parameter of the gas of the battery cell is indicative of a manufacturing quality of the battery cell. the system includes at least one valve coupled between the degas chamber and the gas detector to selectively control a flow of the gas of the battery cell to the gas detector.


20240418789. BATTERY IMBALANCE DIAGNOSIS AND MITIGATION_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Rasoul Salehi of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Steven Earl Muldoon of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Yue-Yun Wang of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Wen-Chiao Lin of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G01R31/392, G01R31/389, G01R31/396, H01M10/48

CPC Code(s): G01R31/392



Abstract: techniques are provided for battery imbalance diagnosis and mitigation. in one embodiment, the techniques involve isolating, via a first isolation unit, a first battery cell from a plurality of battery cells, determining, via a complex impedance measurement unit, a state of health of the first battery cell, and controlling, via a controller, the first battery cell based on the state of health of the first battery cell.


20240419996. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING THE STRUCTURE OF A PROBABILITY TREE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Ronit Bustin of Kfar Saba (IL) for gm global technology operations llc, Claudia V. Goldman-Shenhar of Mevasseret Zion (IL) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G06N7/01

CPC Code(s): G06N7/01



Abstract: a method of performing a probability tree analysis. the method includes identifying a plurality of nodes in a probability tree with each of the plurality of nodes having a probability vector. at least one node structural value is calculated for each of the plurality of nodes. the at least one node structural value quantifies an entropy of a subtree extending from a corresponding one of the plurality of nodes. the at least one node structural value is assigned to a corresponding one of the plurality of nodes. an analyzed probability tree is output including the at least one node structural value assigned to the corresponding one of the plurality of nodes.


20240420530. DETERMINING A LOCATION OF A VEHICLE DIGITAL KEY WALLET_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Venkata Naga Siva Vikas Vemuri of Farmington Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, John Sergakis of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Daniel E. Nicholson of Oberursel (DE) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G07C9/00

CPC Code(s): G07C9/00896



Abstract: a system and method for estimation method for determining a location of a vehicle digital key wallet includes selecting, by a user, whether to store a digital key wallet in a cloud storage or within a secure telematics unit contained within a vehicle. the digital key wallet is used to initiate an event within the vehicle. a backoffice server stores data including a radio intelligence database and a rule-based vehicle pattern matrix. the digital key wallet is switched to a fallback device based on the status of a communication link with the secure telematics unit, the radio intelligence database, and the rule-based vehicle pattern matrix.


20240421331. INTEGRATED FUEL CELL INJECTION UNIT USING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Joseph Hahn of White Lake Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Patrick J. Eding of Fremont MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M8/04746, B33Y10/00, H01M8/04014, H01M8/04082, H01M8/04089, H01M8/04992

CPC Code(s): H01M8/04753



Abstract: aspects of integrated hydrogen fuel cell injection units herein use additive manufacturing to form a single part. a space between a body and an ejector nozzle/venturi tube system forms an attenuation volume. the heat exchanger is integrated within the attenuation volume, saving space. the ejector nozzle/venturi tube, and the stack anode inlet to the fuel cell, are arranged through the heat exchanger and allow an injector at the base of the body to selectively emit hydrogen into the anode of the fuel cell. this architecture obviates the need for many o-rings and bolts used in present fuel injection systems using existing manufacturing techniques that may be unduly large and unwieldy and that may cause hydrogen leakage at different connection points.


20240421334. APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A CONDUCTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELL_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Swaminatha P. Kumaraguru of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M8/1069, H01M8/1004, H01M8/1027

CPC Code(s): H01M8/1069



Abstract: an apparatus for assembling a conductor assembly for a pem fuel cell includes an application module for applying first and second stripes of an adhesive onto a rolled-out segment of gdl material, wherein the first and second stripes run along respective first and second longitudinal edges of the gdl material defining an applied segment. a cutting module cuts the applied segment to form one or more cut segments each having a respective primary surface on which respective portions of the stripes are carried. a laminating module laminates a subgasket between two cut segments, wherein the subgasket has a window bounded by a window periphery, and the two cut segments are oriented with their primary surfaces facing and covering the window with their respective portions of the first and second stripes being in contact with the window periphery.


20240421407. CELL STACK SUPPORT FOR A VEHICLE BATTERY CELL_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Lei Wang of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Fengkun Wang of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Liang Xi of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Linan Zheng of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, SriLakshmi Katar of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Arturo Sanchez Perez of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M50/249, B60L50/64, H01M50/233, H01M50/264, H01M50/30

CPC Code(s): H01M50/249



Abstract: a battery cell for a vehicle includes a cell can having a first wall, a second wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. the first wall, the second wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall defining an electrode stack receiving zone. a vent is formed in the second wall. the vent is spaced from the first side wall and the second side wall. the vent fluidically connects the electrode stack receiving zone with an exterior of the cell can. an electrode stack is positioned in the electrode stack receiving zone. the electrode stack is spaced from of the first side wall by a channel. a cell stack support is arranged in the electrode stack receiving zone and supporting the electrode stack above the second wall. the cell stack support includes at least one passage that transports gases from the channel to the vent.


20240421436. CELL STACK SUPPORT FOR A VEHICLE BATTERY CELL_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Liang Xi of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Fengkun Wang of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Lei Wang of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, SriLakshmi Katar of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M50/477, B60K1/04, B60L50/64, H01M50/103, H01M50/367, H01M50/474, H01M50/486

CPC Code(s): H01M50/477



Abstract: a battery cell for a vehicle includes a cell can having a first wall, a second wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. the first wall, the second wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall defining an electrode stack receiving zone. a vent formed in the second wall. the vent fluidically connects the electrode stack receiving zone with an exterior of the cell can. an electrode stack is positioned in the electrode stack receiving zone. the electrode stack is spaced from of the first side wall by a channel. the cell can includes a plurality of raised ribs formed in the second wall. each of the plurality of raised ribs includes a support surface. the electrode stack rests on the support surface in the electrode stack receiving zone.


20240421449. HIGH ENERGY DENSITY CYLINDRICAL BATTERY CELL DESIGN WITH STACKED ELECTRODES_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Binsong Li of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Liang Xi of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, SriLakshmi Katar of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M50/559, H01M4/134, H01M50/107, H01M50/367, H01M50/538

CPC Code(s): H01M50/559



Abstract: a battery cell includes a case and an electrode stack disposed within the case. the battery cell includes an anode including a first conductive tab, a cathode including a second conductive tab, and a separator. the battery cell further includes two electrical connections, each attached to one of the first conductive tab or the second conductive tab and to one of a negative terminal and a positive terminal, respectively. the anode, the cathode, and the separator each include a common perimeter including a first portion matching a shape of an interior surface of the case and a second portion including a cut-out configured to recede from the interior surface. the second portion of the anode, the cathode, and the separator are aligned and create a region between the stack and the interior surface. the tabs and electrical connections are disposed within the region.


20240421456. ELECTROCHEMICAL BATTERY CELL INCLUDING A CONDUCTIVE LAYER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Seung-Woo Chu of Clawson MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M50/636, H01M10/0565, H01M10/0569, H01M10/615, H01M50/152

CPC Code(s): H01M50/636



Abstract: a method for making a battery cell includes: disposing an electrode assembly within a battery can; assembling a top cap assembly to the battery can to form a battery cell having at least a first filling hole and a second filling hole; disposing a first portion of a liquid solution within the battery cell via the first filling hole, the liquid solution including an organic solvent, a cross-linkable polymer and a cross-linking agent; converting the first portion of the liquid solution into a first conductive layer disposed between the electrode assembly and the battery can; disposing a second portion of the liquid solution within the battery cell via the second filling hole; converting the second portion of the liquid solution into a second conductive layer disposed between the electrode assembly and the battery can; and filling the battery cell with a liquid electrolyte via an electrolyte filling hole.


20240421623. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-OBJECTIVE CHARGING CONTROL OPTIMIZATION_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Xueyu Zhang of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Yongjie Zhu of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Chunhao J. Lee of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Yue-Yun Wang of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Madhumita Ramesh Babu of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Chen-fang Chang of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jun-mo Kang of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H02J7/00, B60L53/30, B60L53/62

CPC Code(s): H02J7/00712



Abstract: a vehicle includes at least one electric motor configured to convert electric power to rotational motion, a battery system electrically connected to the at least one electric motor, and a controller coupled to the battery system. the controller includes a non-transitory computer readable memory and a processor. the memory stores a charging control software module configured to cause the processor to perform the method of: determining an optimum charging profile based at least partially on an available received charging power, an ambient temperature of the battery system, charging system constraints, and at least one driver preference.


20240421645. CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITE STATOR UNIT FOR AN ELECTRIC MOTOR OF A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Yi Liu of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Qigui Wang of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Huaxin Li of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Kestutis A. Sonta of Warren MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Daniel J. Wilson of Linden MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H02K3/02, H02K1/16

CPC Code(s): H02K3/02



Abstract: a conductive composite stator unit for an electric motor of a vehicle is provided. the stator unit comprises a stator core comprising a body having a first core end and an opposing second core end. the stator unit further comprises a plurality of conductive bars extending from the first core end to the second core end. each conductive bar comprises a straight portion disposed in one of the slots such that the respective conductive bar is in contact with the stator core. each conductive bar comprising a central portion and an outer layer disposed thereabout for electrical current to flow therethrough relative to the longitudinal axis, the outer layer comprises at least two copper-graphene (cu-gr) layers. each cu-gr layer comprises a copper layer and a graphene layer. the stator unit further comprises an insulator layer disposed about each of the plurality of conductive bars.


20240421681. HYBRID EXCITED ROTARY MACHINE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Alireza Fatemi of Canton MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Alan G. Holmes of Clarkston MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Shawn H. Swales of Canton MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Mazharul Chowdhury of Canton MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Muhammad Hussain Alvi of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Peng Peng of Columbus OH (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Thomas W. Nehl of Shelby Twp. MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H02K21/04, B60L53/22

CPC Code(s): H02K21/042



Abstract: a vehicle's electrified powertrain includes a battery pack linked to a traction power inverter module (tpim) converting dc voltage from the battery pack into ac voltage. a rotary electric machine includes a stator energized by the tpim's ac voltage, enclosing a rotor core capable of rotation. the rotor core contains slots holding conductive bars and permanent magnets, with conductive bars positioned closer to the rotor core's center. the conductive bars and permanent magnets are separated by gaps within each slot. an annular end ring assembly is present at one end of the rotor core, featuring terminal conductors connected to subsets of conductive bars and a secondary coil of a rotary transformer. when the stator is energized, the rotor shaft, connected to the rotor, rotates. the electric machine powers a transmission, which is coupled to the rotor shaft.


20240421747. THERMAL SENSING AND CONTROL OF A TRANSISTOR BOARD_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Muhammad Hussain Alvi of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Cherian A. Idicheria of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Brian A. Welchko of Oakland Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H02P29/68, B60L53/22

CPC Code(s): H02P29/68



Abstract: an electric motor circuit includes a motor controller having a plurality of gate drivers and an inverter configured to receive direct current (dc) power from a source and output alternating current (ac) power to an electric motor. the inverter includes a plurality of transistor elements. each transistor element includes multiple transistors arranged on a transistor board. multiple temperature sensors are configured to monitor a plurality of temperatures on each transistor element. the motor controller is configured to alter a pulse width modulation (pwm) control of a first subset of transistors on a first transistor element in response to a first subset of temperature sensors detecting a temperature exceeding a threshold temperature and a second subset of temperature sensors not detecting a temperature exceeding the threshold.


20240422080. METHOD FOR PERSISTING SERVICE DISCOVERY LEARNING_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Sherif Aly of West Bloomfield MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, David M Frazier of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H04L41/50, H04L67/12

CPC Code(s): H04L41/5058



Abstract: methods and systems are provided that include a transceiver and one or more processors. the transceiver is configured to at least facilitate receiving an indication of a trigger for service discovery learning for a plurality of control modules for a vehicle. the one or more processors are coupled to the transceiver, and are configured to at least facilitate performing service discovery learning among the plurality of control modules as to services to be offered or required by each of the control modules, storing information as to the services in a non-volatile memory, and after the indication of the trigger and before the services are actually required; and subsequently, when an event occurs in which the services are actually required, requesting and offering the services via the plurality of control modules based on the service discovery learning.


20240422513. SIGNAL TRANSMISSION CONTROL FOR VEHICLE-TO-EVERYTHING (V2X) COMMUNICATION_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Vivek VIJAYA KUMAR of Shelby Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Hariharan KRISHNAN of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Mohammad Naserian of Windsor CA (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Curtis L. HAY of Petoskey MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Priya Biby ABRAHAM of Shelby Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H04W4/40, H04W4/021

CPC Code(s): H04W4/40



Abstract: a method of controlling communication signal transmission in vehicle-to-everything (v2x) communication includes obtaining a prohibited v2x communication map, the prohibited v2x communication map including locations of multiple geo-fence boundaries for regions in which v2x communication signal transmission is prohibited, obtaining a current location of a vehicle, determining a distance of the vehicle from a nearest one of the multiple geo-fence boundaries, and inhibiting transmission of v2x communication signals from at least one antenna of the vehicle in response to a determination that the distance of the vehicle is less than a specified boundary distance threshold value.


GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC patent applications on December 19th, 2024