GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC patent applications on September 12th, 2024

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Patent Applications by GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC on September 12th, 2024

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC: 24 patent applications

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC has applied for patents in the areas of B60W60/00 (3), B60W40/06 (2), G01R31/3842 (2), H02J7/00 (2), G06V20/56 (2) B60W60/001 (3), B29C33/40 (1), G01C21/3811 (1), H01M10/52 (1), H01M10/482 (1)

With keywords such as: vehicle, battery, surface, data, charging, road, processor, wind, within, and control in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

20240300149. METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR COMPOSITE MOLDING_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Gary Latham of South Lyon MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jeffrey G. Price of Huntersville NC (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Andrew Thomas Cunningham of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Thomas Curtis of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Adam Golembeski of Charlotte NC (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Patrick J Eding of Fremont MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B29C33/40, B29C33/38, B33Y80/00

CPC Code(s): B29C33/40



Abstract: a method and system for composite molding, and the method includes additively manufacturing a mold shell that includes a part forming cavity. the method includes filling at least a portion of the mold shell with a strengthening agent. the method includes hardening the strengthening agent to form a mold, and laying-up a composite material on the part forming cavity. the method includes curing the mold to form a composite part.


20240300377. DYNAMIC CONTROL OF BATTERY CHARGING_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Ibrahim Haskara of Macomb MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Bharatkumar Hegde of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Chen-fang Chang of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60L58/12, H01M10/44

CPC Code(s): B60L58/12



Abstract: a system for control of a battery system includes a processor connected to the battery system and configured to perform, in real time during a charging process, acquiring a set of charging parameter measurements, estimating a dynamic performance variable related to an electrochemical phenomenon occurring within the battery system during the charging process, and selecting a stored charging profile from a stored relation based on the charging parameter measurements. the processor is further configured to perform applying a charging current to the battery system based on the selected stored charging profile, inputting the charging parameter measurements, the stored charging profile and the stored relation to a learning agent, and evaluating the stored charging profile according to a reward-based learning process, the learning process including estimating a performance value associated with the stored charging profile. the processor is configured to periodically update the stored charging profile based on the learning process.


20240300381. THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK ASSEMBLY_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Andrew P. Oury of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Roger M. Brisbane of Honeoye NY (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Goro Tamai of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Mohammed Bahauddin of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Galen E. Ressler of White Lake MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Calvin Goodman of Auburn Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Giles D. Bryer of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60L58/26, B60L50/60, H01M10/613, H01M10/625, H01M10/6568

CPC Code(s): B60L58/26



Abstract: a thermal management system for a rechargeable battery pack assembly includes a conduit having an upstream end and a downstream end, the downstream end operatively connectable to an enclosure of the rechargeable battery pack assembly at a port of the rechargeable battery pack assembly. a sealing mechanism is configured to transition from a first state in which the sealing mechanism blocks flow of an applied stream of water through the conduit from the upstream end through the port, to a second state in which the sealing mechanism permits flow from the upstream end to the port and through the port into the interior cavity to cool the interior cavity.


20240300387. ENTRY AND EGRESS SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Siddhant Kansal of Hazel Park MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Gregory Koch of Harrison Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ross A. Pitcole of Flint MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Shabbir Ezzy of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Patrick Minjeur of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Nilesh D. Mankame of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Thomas A. Barth of Macomb Twp. MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Daniel W. Booth of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60N2/02

CPC Code(s): B60N2/0244



Abstract: an entry/egress system for a vehicle includes a housing mountable to a structural member in the vehicle. an actuator is arranged at the housing. the actuator is connectable to a source of electrical power in the vehicle. a lift mechanism is operatively connected to the actuator. a support member is operatively connected to the lift mechanism. the support member is selectively shiftable between a user entry position and a user egress position. a control system is operatively connected to the actuator. the control system is operable to shift the support member to one of the user entry position and the user egress position.


20240300404. ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT BEAM_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Elke Dieter of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60Q1/14, H05B47/125

CPC Code(s): B60Q1/143



Abstract: a vehicle, headlight system and method of operating the headlight. the headlight system includes a headlight, a sensor configured to obtain an image of an object, and a processor. the processor is configured to determine a projection of the object within the headlight, identify a pixel having a portion thereof within the projection, and turn off the pixel to reduce glare from the headlight at the object.


20240300408. SELECTIVELY DEPLOYABLE HANDICAP ALERT SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Zachary Michael Masse of Farmington Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Kenneth V. Hollewa of Washington Twp MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60Q1/50, B60Q1/48

CPC Code(s): B60Q1/544



Abstract: a selectively deployable handicap alert for a vehicle, includes a first member fixedly connectable to the vehicle and a second member pivotally connected to the first member. the second member includes a third member. a deployment system is operatively connected to the second member. the deployment system is operable to extend the second member outwardly of the vehicle and deploy the third member downwardly. the third member blocks access to a space adjacent to the vehicle.


20240300490. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EMPLOYING DRIVER INPUT FOR ADAPTING PATH PLANNING IN LANE CENTERING APPLICATIONS_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Xuefei Yang of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Paul A Adam of Milford MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Tetyana V Mamchuk of Walled Lake MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Brian Porto of Wixom MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ashraf Abualfellat of Grand Blanc MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60W30/12, B60W30/18, B60W40/06, B60W50/10

CPC Code(s): B60W30/12



Abstract: methods and systems are provided for controlling a vehicle. in one embodiment, a method includes: determining, by a processor, that a lane centering feature is active in the vehicle; identifying, by the processor, a pattern of steering wheel torque; determining, by the processor, a driver requested offset based on a location of the vehicle and a location of a center of the lane; applying, by the processor, the driver requested offset to a planned trajectory of the vehicle; evaluating, by the processor, one or more duration conditions; and in response to the evaluating, selectively generating, by the processor, a control signal based on the planned trajectory with the driver requested offset.


20240300517. VEHICLE WITH POLARIMETRIC IMAGE NORMALIZATION LOGIC_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Michael Baltaxe of Kfar Saba (IL) for gm global technology operations llc, Tzvi Philipp of Bet Shemesh (IL) for gm global technology operations llc, Tomer Pe'er of Rishon Lezion (IL) for gm global technology operations llc, Dan Levi of Ganei Tikvah (IL) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60W60/00, G06T7/70, H04N23/54

CPC Code(s): B60W60/001



Abstract: a system for a host vehicle operating on a road surface includes a polarimetric camera, a global positioning system (“gps”) receiver, a compass, and an electronic control unit (“ecu”). the camera collects polarimetric image data of a drive scene, including a potential driving path on the road surface. the ecu receives the polarimetric image data, estimates the sun location using the gps receiver and compass, and computes an ideal representation of the road surface using the sun location. the ecu normalizes the polarimetric image data such that the road surface has a normalized representation in the drive scene, i.e., an angle of linear polarization (“aolp”) and degree of linear polarization (“dolp”) equal predetermined fixed values. the ecu executes a control action using the normalized representation.


20240300518. AUTOMATED DETECTION OF SPECULAR REFLECTING ROAD SURFACES USING POLARIMETRIC IMAGE DATA_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Michael Baltaxe of Kfar Saba (IL) for gm global technology operations llc, Tzvi Philipp of Bet Shemesh (IL) for gm global technology operations llc, Dan Levi of Ganei Tikvah (IL) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60W60/00, B60K35/00, G06V20/56

CPC Code(s): B60W60/001



Abstract: a detection system for a host vehicle includes a camera, global positioning system (“gps”) receiver, compass, and electronic control unit (“ecu”). the camera collects polarimetric image data forming an imaged drive scene inclusive of a road surface illuminated by the sun. the gps receiver outputs a present location of the vehicle as a date-and-time-stamped coordinate set. the compass provides a directional heading of the vehicle. the ecu determines the sun's location relative to the vehicle and camera using an input data set, including the present location and directional heading. the ecu also detects a specular reflecting area or areas on the road surface using the polarimetric image data and sun's location, with the specular reflecting area(s) forming an output data set. the ecu then executes a control action aboard the host vehicle in response to the output data set.


20240300521. VEHICLE CONTROL ADAPTATION TO EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Klaus Trangbaek of Ein Vered (IL) for gm global technology operations llc, Mohammadali Shahriari of Markham (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Reza Zarringhalam of Whitby (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Ashraf Abualfellat of Grand Blanc MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Vaibhav J. Lawand of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60W60/00, B60W30/14, B60W40/06

CPC Code(s): B60W60/001



Abstract: a system and method for vehicle control adaptation to external environmental conditions includes receiving, by a controller, weather and roadway condition data, from an external source. the weather and roadway condition data includes a sustained wind velocity, a sustained wind direction, and a wind gust level for a location of the vehicle. the controller receives vehicle measurement data from one or more sensors situated within the vehicle and determines a criticality of a wind impact on the vehicle based on the weather and roadway data and the vehicle measurement data. the controller than generates feedback and/or a control based on the criticality of the wind impact.


20240300576. VEHICLE CONTROL ADAPTATION TO SUSTAINED WIND LEVELS AND GUSTS_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Klaus Trangbaek of Ein Vered (IL) for gm global technology operations llc, Mohammadali Shahriari of Markham (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Reza Zarringhalam of Whitby (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Ashraf Abualfellat of Grand Blanc MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Vaibhav J. Lawand of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B62D6/00, G01P5/00

CPC Code(s): B62D6/008



Abstract: a system and method for a vehicle control adaptation to a crosswind and a wind gust including a controller situated within a vehicle to receive wind data inputs. the wind data inputs are based on a location of the vehicle and include a sustained wind velocity, a sustained wind direction, and a wind gust level. the controller further receives vehicle measurement data from one or more sensors situated within the vehicle and determines a wind impact on the vehicle based on the wind data inputs and the vehicle measurement data. the controller further compensates for the wind impact by a feedforward control in response to a low bandwidth component of the wind data inputs and by a feedback control in response to a high bandwidth component of the wind data inputs. the controller generates a feedback and/or a control based on the wind impact.


20240301560. SYSTEM AND METHOD OF COATING AN AUTOMOTIVE PART WITH IRON OXIDE FOR AN ELECTRIC DRIVE UNIT OF A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Adam Paul Rabe of Auburn Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Zhe Li of Rochester MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Matthew George Keast of Clawsaon MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jacob Alexander Rabe of Auburn Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): C23C22/50, C23C22/78

CPC Code(s): C23C22/50



Abstract: a method of coating an automotive part for an electric drive unit is provided. the method comprises providing a part comprising a body having an outer surface and introducing the part in an aqueous coating solution comprising sodium metabisulfite and citric acid to form residual oxides on the outer surface defining a sample-water interface. the method further comprises emitting ultrasonic waves in the coating solution to generate acoustic cavitation activity at the sample-water interface and continuously form oxygen and hydrogen species. the citric acid arranged to activate the outer surface to allow for the reaction with the oxygen and hydrogen species forming iron hydroxide. the sodium metabisulfite arranged to react with the iron hydroxide generating iron oxysulfide such that the iron oxysulfide reacts with the oxygen and hydrogen species to produce iron oxide and iron sulfide on the outer surface defining a black oxide coating.


20240301725. PUSH-PUSH LATCHING MECHANISM INCLUDING AN IMPACT LOAD LOCK OUT FEATURE FOR A VEHICLE ACCESS PANEL_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Scott P. Grace of Beverly Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ronald G. Lahti of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Rohit Praveenkumar Patil of Farmington MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): E05B77/12, E05B83/30, E05C19/02

CPC Code(s): E05B77/12



Abstract: a storage compartment for a vehicle includes a first surface fixedly mounted relative to the vehicle, a second surface moveably mounted relative to the first surface, and a latching mechanism including a first latch element mounted to one of the first surface and the second surface and a second latch element mounted to another of the first surface and the second surface. the second latch element includes a first passage, a second passage, and an impact load lockout feature including a latch element rest arranged between the first passage and the second passage. the latch element rest includes an opening and a latch element trap. the opening is formed to allow passage of the first latch element into the latch element trap when the second surface is exposed to an impact load exceeding a design force.


20240301810. COMPRESSOR HOUSING PVC PASSAGE BOSS FOR REDUCING CRANKCASE PRESSURE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Fengkun WANG of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Carnell E. WILLIAMS of Ortonville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Chijou WANG of Farmington Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Maxwell Tyler DOIRON of Hazel Park MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): F01M13/02, F02M25/06

CPC Code(s): F01M13/021



Abstract: a compressor assembly includes a compressor housing having an inlet port configured to receive intake air and an outlet port configured to discharge pressurized air. a hollow section having an inner radial surface defines the inlet port of the compressor housing. a compressor wheel is disposed in the hollow section. a positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) passage is configured to allow airflow between a crankcase of an engine and the hollow section of the compressor housing. the pcv passage has an outlet opening that opens into the hollow section of the compressor housing and the inner radial surface includes an integrally formed raised boss surrounding the outlet opening and protruding into the hollow section.


20240302179. SYSTEM FOR ADDING LANDMARK POINTS TO A HIGH DEFINITION MAP AND ENHANCING LONGITUDINAL LOCALIZATION_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Brent Navin Roger Bacchus of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Guangyu Zou of Warren MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Bo Yu of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G01C21/00

CPC Code(s): G01C21/3811



Abstract: a map updating system for a vehicle includes one or more input devices. the input device generates an input signal associated with data indicative of multiple landmark points relative to multiple road semantic features. the system further includes a computer having one or more processors that receive the input signal. the computer further includes a non-transitory computer readable storage medium for storing instructions. the processor is programmed to build a local map including the road semantic features and the landmark points. the processor is further programmed to determine a radius of road curvature associated with each road semantic feature and compare the radius of road curvature to a maximum radius of curvature threshold. the processor is further programmed to transmit an update signal to a cloud server, in response the processor determining that the radius of road curvature is less than the maximum radius of curvature threshold.


20240302440. DYNAMIC AND PREDICTIVE CONTROL OF BATTERY CHARGING_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Ibrahim Haskara of Macomb MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Bharatkumar Hegde of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Chen-fang Chang of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G01R31/367, G01R31/36, G01R31/3842, G05B13/04, H02J7/00

CPC Code(s): G01R31/367



Abstract: a system for control of a battery system includes a processor electrically connected to the battery system. the processor is configured to perform, in real time during a charging process, acquiring a set of charging parameter measurements, and estimating a dynamic performance variable in real time, the dynamic performance variable related to an electrochemical phenomenon occurring within the battery system during the charging process. the processor is also configured to perform, in real time during the charging process, determining a charging limit based on the dynamic performance variable and a model of the battery system, predicting a future state of the battery system, generating a target current profile based on the future state and the charging limit, the target current profile configured to maintain the dynamic performance variable within the charging limit, and controlling the current applied to the battery system based on the target current profile.


20240303318. ELECTRONICALLY SECURED PACKAGE DELIVERY_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Adam L. Wright of Livonia MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Russell A. Patenaude of Macomb Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Matthew E. Gilbert-Eyres of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Eric T. Hosey of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G06F21/44, G06Q10/083

CPC Code(s): G06F21/445



Abstract: securing package delivery via unmanned aerial vehicles (uavs), drones, robots, etc. is contemplated. the package delivery may include assigning a provenance certificate to a package scheduled for drone delivery, determining a plurality of vehicles to be used in transporting the package to an autonomous receiver, determining credentials assigned to each of the vehicles, pairing the credentials with the package to generate a delivery pairing, the delivery pairing identifying the credentials of the vehicles authorized to transport the package, and transporting the delivery pairing to each of the vehicles to prevent vehicles having certificates omitted from the delivery pairing from transporting the package.


20240303955. OBJECTION DETECTION SYSTEM DEFINING A DYNAMIC REGION OF INTEREST_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Kamran Ali of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G06V10/25, G01S13/89, G01S17/89, G06V20/56, G06V20/58

CPC Code(s): G06V10/25



Abstract: an objection detection system for a vehicle includes one or more range sensors and one or more controllers in communication with the one or more range sensors. the one or more controllers execute instructions to instruct the one or more range sensors to emit a signal. the one or more range sensors receive a reflected signal from the environment surrounding the vehicle. the one or more controllers determine a position of the detected object based on the reflected signal and compare the position of the detected object with a dynamic region of interest (roi). the one or more controllers determine the position of the detected object is outside of the dynamic roi. in response to determining the position of the detected object is outside the dynamic roi, the one or more controllers disregard the detected object for purposes of scene building.


20240304083. IDENTIFYING AND QUANTIFYING CONGESTION WITHIN A TRAFFIC STREAM_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Richard Gordon of Canton MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Donald K. Grimm of Utica MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Fan Bai of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G08G1/01, G08G1/0967

CPC Code(s): G08G1/0145



Abstract: a system and method of identifying and quantifying congestion within a traffic stream including obtaining telemetric data from a plurality of vehicles traveling within a plurality of normalized road segments, determining a property of each normalized road segment based on the telemetric data and a road profile for each road segment, determining a disruption score indicative of a level of disruption in a traffic flow within each road segment, mapping the road segments within a two-dimensional spatial-temporal grid of cells, wherein each cell represents a normalized road segment at a specified time, for each cell, determining if the traffic flow is congested, identifying a congested traffic stream including a plurality of contiguous cells that have congested traffic flow, quantifying the congested traffic stream, and providing an output signal.


20240304781. RESISTANCE HEATED ROLL-BONDING OF A LITHIUM TO A CURRENT COLLECTOR LAYER_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Wayne CAI of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Erik Damon HUEMILLER of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jennifer Therese BRACEY of Holly MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M4/04

CPC Code(s): H01M4/0435



Abstract: a method for bonding a metal electrode layer and a current collector includes supplying a first metal electrode layer, a current collector layer, and a second metal electrode layer for a battery cell between a first roller and a second roller; connecting a power supply to the first roller and the second roller; and supplying current through the first roller, the first metal electrode layer, the current collector layer, and the second metal electrode layer and the second roller to cause joule heating and bonding of the first metal electrode layer, the current collector layer, and the second metal electrode layer.


20240304793. ELECTRODES AND BATTERIES COMPRISING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): James Joseph Deininger of Wyandotte MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Raffaello Ardanese of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M4/36, B23K26/57, B41M5/382, H01M4/04, H01M4/583

CPC Code(s): H01M4/366



Abstract: electrodes and batteries comprising such electrodes are provided. the electrodes include a current collector, and a coating on the current collector. the coating includes more than one layer that includes an active material. the coating also includes a first surface facing away from the current collector that has a maximum height (sz) surface roughness of greater than 60 micrometers (�m), a maximum peak height (sp) surface roughness of greater than 40 micrometers (�m), and an arithmetical mean height (sa) surface roughness greater than 10 micrometers (�m).


20240304878. LITHIUM METAL BATTERY PROGNOSTIC OF IMPENDING CAPACITY FAILURE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Charles W. Wampler of Birmingham MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Meinan He of Birmingham MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Meng Jiang of Rochester Hills 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

IPC Code(s): H01M10/48, G01R31/3842, G01R31/389, G01R31/392

CPC Code(s): H01M10/482



Abstract: catastrophic capacity failure in lithium metal battery (lmb) cells is preceded by an increase in battery resistance. at a fixed temperature, the onset of failure occurs at the same value of resistance across the cell(s). various embodiments use this phenomenon as a prognostic for predicting when such a failure is likely to occur. in various aspects, a normalized resistance in a vehicle or other device may be detected and compensated for temperature differences. the compensated resistances, a threshold state of charge (soc), and capacity differences may be used to predict capacity failure in remaining capacity or distance (e.g., miles), to identify failing lmb cells, and to send a prognostic alert.


20240304880. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A BATTERY CELL WITH COMBINED STIFFENING AND GAS EXTRACTION_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Meng Jiang of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Louis G. Hector, JR. of Shelby Twp MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Erik B. Golm of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M10/52, H01M50/103, H01M50/105, H01M50/107, H01M50/109, H01M50/30, H01M50/474, H01M50/477, H01M50/483, H01M50/486

CPC Code(s): H01M10/52



Abstract: a battery cell includes an electrode stack including a pair of an anode and a cathode and a separator. operation of the battery cell causes gas or moisture to form. the battery cell further includes a stiff frame. the frame includes a hollow portion. the electrode stack is disposed within the hollow portion. the frame includes a portion of the frame that is porous or includes a gas diffusion membrane. the battery cell further includes an electrolyte disposed within the frame and in contact with the electrode stack and a functional material disposed within the battery cell and outside of the hollow portion. the functional material absorbs the gas/moisture. the portion of the frame that is porous or includes a gas diffusion membrane enables the gas/moisture to exit the hollow portion and come into contact with the functional material while maintaining the electrolyte within the frame.


20240305122. DIRECT CURRENT FAST CHARGE METHOD FOR CHARGING BATTERY CELLS INCLUDING LITHIUM SILICON OXIDE (LSO)_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Dewen KONG of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Si Chen of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Haijing Liu of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Mark W. Verbrugge of Sonoma CA (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H02J7/00

CPC Code(s): H02J7/007182



Abstract: a method includes determining a state of charge (soc) of the battery and charging the battery using a plurality of charging steps. if the soc of the battery is less than a predetermined soc, the battery is charged at a first charge rate (c-rate) in a range from c to c in a first step until the soc of the battery increases by a first �soc. after the first �soc, the battery is charged in the constant current mode at a second c-rate of 3−(1/n) c in a second step to (2+n−1)step until the soc of the battery increases by a second �soc, where n is an integer greater than zero. after the second �soc, the battery is charged in the constant current mode at a third c- rate of 2+ (1/n) c in a (2+n)step until the soc of the battery increases by a third �soc.


GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC patent applications on September 12th, 2024