GM Global Technology Operations LLC patent applications on July 11th, 2024
Patent Applications by GM Global Technology Operations LLC on July 11th, 2024
GM Global Technology Operations LLC: 55 patent applications
GM Global Technology Operations LLC has applied for patents in the areas of H01M4/04 (4), G06V20/58 (3), B60L58/12 (3), H01M10/0525 (3), B60W50/14 (3) H01L23/3735 (2), B01F33/401 (1), H01M10/0565 (1), G07C5/008 (1), G08B21/04 (1)
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Patent Applications by GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Inventor(s): Qigui Wang of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Yucong Wang of West Bloomfield MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B01F33/40, B01F23/60, B01F23/80, B01F35/00, B22F3/10, B22F9/04, H01F1/057
CPC Code(s): B01F33/401
Abstract: a fluidized bed mixer for combining a first powder with a second powder for manufacturing a magnet and a method of using the fluidized bed mixer for making the magnet. the first powder material is an alloy powder containing neodymium (nd), iron (fe), and boron (b), and the second powder material is an alloy powder or elemental metal powder containing one or more of dysprosium (dy) and terbium (tb). the fluidized bed mixer includes a fluidized bed portion in an upper portion of a mixing chamber, a cascading baffle system beneath the fluidized bed portion, and combined powder collection area beneath the cascading baffle system. the fluidized bed mixer is configured to homogenously combine a first powder material with a second powder material in such a way that particles of the second powder material adheres to and covers the outer surfaces of the particles of the first powder material.
Inventor(s): Hua-tzu FAN of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Xiang ZHAO of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, John Patrick SPICER of Plymouth MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Marcel James ISROW of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Lisa M. ALBAUGH of Frankfort IN (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B05D3/04, B05D3/02, B05D3/06, B25J11/00
CPC Code(s): B05D3/0413
Abstract: a paint curing system is provided. the paint curing system includes a robot arm, a first light, a lamp panel, and a control module. the robot arm includes a first end and a second end that opposes the first end. the first light is disposed at the second end of the robot arm and is configured to cure paint on a first panel of a vehicle. the lamp panel is positioned adjacent to the vehicle and includes a second light that is configured to cure paint on a second panel of the vehicle. the control module configured to actuate the robot arm and position the first light relative to the first panel of the vehicle, selectively turn on and off the first light, and selectively turn on and off the second light.
Inventor(s): Andrew Thomas Cunningham of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ali Shabbir of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Hassan Ajami of Chandler AZ (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ibrahim El Khatib of Chandler AZ (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B21D37/04, B21D37/14
CPC Code(s): B21D37/04
Abstract: presented are hybrid fixture assemblies with integrated additive manufactured features, methods for making/using such fixtures, and manufacturing systems equipped with such fixtures. a manufacturing fixture assembly includes a fixture support frame formed, at least in part, from a first material, and a fixture support shell formed, at least in part, from a second material distinct from the first material. the support frame, which seats on/mounts to a work surface, includes a skeletal substructure with multiple male connectors projecting therefrom. the skeletal substructure contains multiple first frame walls that are removably intermeshed with multiple second frame walls in a collapsible format. the support shell includes a support surface that holds a workpiece, an interface surface that abuts the skeletal substructure, and multiple female connectors that project from the interface surface. each female connector removably receives therein a respective male connector to thereby detachably mount the support shell to the support frame.
Inventor(s): Erik B. Golm of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Louis G. Hector, JR. of Shelby Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Anil K. Sachdev of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Andrew C. Bobel of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Kevin B. Rober of Washington MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jianfeng Wang of Nanjing (CN) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B21D37/10, B21D13/02, B21D37/16, B62D21/15
CPC Code(s): B21D37/10
Abstract: a method of forming a plurality of embossments in a sheet of metal includes: (i) placing the sheet onto a first surface of a die having a plurality of embossment cavities thereon, wherein the sheet has a bottom surface in contact with the first surface of the die and a top surface having an ablative coating formed thereon; and (ii) directing a laser beam at the ablative coating at one or more loci on the top surface of the sheet which correspond to the plurality of embossment cavities on the first surface of the die, so as to locally ablate the ablative coating at the one or more loci and turn the ablative coating at the one or more loci into plasma, thereby causing a plasma pressure shock wave at each of the one or more loci which presses the sheet into the embossment cavities to form the embossments.
Inventor(s): Xiang Zhao of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Hua-tzu Fan of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, John Patrick Spicer of Plymouth MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Miguel Arturo Saez of Clarkston MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jorge F. Arinez of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B25J9/00, B05B12/14, B05B13/02, B05B13/04, B25J9/16, B25J11/00
CPC Code(s): B25J9/0093
Abstract: an overspray-free paint system includes: a paint robot including an overspray-free paint applicator; and a first fixture robot for lifting and orienting a fixture assembly relative to at least one of the paint robot and the overspray-free paint applicator, the fixture assembly configured to hold an object to be painted by the overspray-free paint applicator, the first fixture robot including a first gripper configured to grab a first portion of the fixture assembly, and the first fixture robot configured to lift and orient the fixture assembly via the first gripper.
Inventor(s): Xiang ZHAO of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Hua-tzu Fan of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, John Patrick Spicer of Plymouth MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Marcel James Isrow of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Lisa M. Albaugh of Frankfort IN (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B25J11/00, B05D3/06, B25J9/16, B25J15/00
CPC Code(s): B25J11/0075
Abstract: a robotic system is provided. the robot system includes a robot arm, a lamp assembly, and a control module. the robot arm includes a first end and a second end that opposes the first end. the lamp assembly is disposed at the second end of the robot arm and includes at least one ultraviolet (uv) light that is configured to cure paint on a panel of a vehicle. the control module is configured to actuate the robot arm and position the lamp assembly relative to the panel of the vehicle.
Inventor(s): Henry ZHAN of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Libing LIU of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Jianfeng WANG of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Yunhu ZHANG of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60B3/06, B22D18/04, B22D21/00, B22D21/04, C22B21/00, C22C1/02, C22C1/03, C22C21/02
CPC Code(s): B60B3/06
Abstract: a method for casting an aluminum wheel comprises preparing a melt having a predetermined chemistry and including silicon in a range from 8.5 to 10% mass and aluminum; degassing and refining the melt; adding a grain refiner including aluminum-titanium-vanadium-boron (al—ti—v—b) and a master alloy to the melt; and casting the aluminum wheel.
Inventor(s): Maria Rossana RUIZ of Detroit MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Babak Makkinejad of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Felipe Cuellar-Ferreira of Madison Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Douglas James Spry of Auburn Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60B35/16, B60B35/00, B60R16/03, B62D21/02
CPC Code(s): B60B35/16
Abstract: a lunar rover chassis includes at least two wheels, a power supply, and at least one axle assembly coupled between the at least two wheels. the axle assembly includes an inner axle coupled with the at least two wheels, and an outer wall surrounding the inner axle. the inner axle is configured to rotate to drive rotation of the at least two wheels, the inner axle includes a first conductive surface, and the outer wall includes a second conductive surface. the power supply is electrically connected to the first conductive surface of the inner axle and the second conductive surface of the outer wall, and the power supply is configured to apply a voltage difference between the first conductive surface of the inner axle and the second conductive surface of the outer wall to attract or repel lunar regolith from the outer wall.
Inventor(s): Oscar Tache of Farmington Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60L53/16, B60K1/04
CPC Code(s): B60L53/16
Abstract: a vehicle charge system includes a charge port having a charge port receptacle configured to transfer electrical energy from an electrical source to a vehicle battery. a door is pivotally mounted relative to the charge port receptacle. the door has an outer surface and an inner surface. a charge port shield includes a first surface and a second surface. the charge port shield is selectively supportable in the charge port and configured to provide a weather shield to the charge port receptacle.
Inventor(s): Peter Paul Andruskiewicz, IV of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Chih-hung Yen of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Satish P. Ketkar of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, SeungHwan Keum of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Taeyoung Han of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Vicente Domenech-Llopis of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Orlando Saenz Fuentes of St. Clair Shores MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60L53/302, B60L53/16, H05K7/20
CPC Code(s): B60L53/302
Abstract: a cooling system for an electric vehicle charge port includes a member having a base wall including an opening and a perimetrical wall extending from the base wall. the base wall and the perimetrical wall defining a volume. a heat spreader arranged in the volume. a terminal extends from the heat spreader through the opening in the base wall. an amount of phase change material (pcm) arranged in the volume, the amount of pcm is in contact with the terminal.
Inventor(s): Aaron B. Bloom of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Dave Gerard Rich of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Wing-Fai Ha of Markham (CA) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60L55/00, B60L58/12, B60L58/16
CPC Code(s): B60L55/00
Abstract: vehicles and related systems and methods are provided for managing an electrical system. one method involves identifying a current condition associated with an energy source coupled to an electrical grid, identifying a current operating state associated with the vehicle electrical system, determining an adjusted control target for the energy source to increase availability of the energy source based at least in part on the current condition and the current operating state, identifying a control scheme for the energy source based at least in part on the current condition associated with the energy source, and autonomously operating the vehicle electrical system in a manner that is influenced by the adjusted control target in accordance with the identified control scheme.
Inventor(s): Patrick Minjeur of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Paul W. Alexander of Ypsilanti MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Lisa M. Simms of Warren MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60P1/43
CPC Code(s): B60P1/43
Abstract: a deployable structure includes a reconfigurable member formed from a plurality of elements defining a first end, a second end that is opposite the first end, a first side extending between the first end and the second end, and a second side, opposite the first side, extending between the first end and the second end. a first inflatable rigidizing member extends along the first side across each of the plurality of elements and a second inflatable rigidizing member extends along the second side across each of the plurality of elements.
Inventor(s): Yovav Cohen Tene of Rehovot (IL) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60R1/26
CPC Code(s): B60R1/26
Abstract: methods and systems are provided for displaying a scene for a vehicle towing a trailer. a method includes: determining, by the processor, an angle of the trailer relative to the vehicle; determining, by the processor, a simulated trailer based on the angle of the trailer; determining, by the processor, a projection matrix based on the simulated trailer; generating, by the processor, scene data based on image data from a camera of the vehicle and image data from a camera of the trailer using the projection matrix; and generating, by the processor, display data to display the scene to an occupant of the vehicle based on the scene data.
Inventor(s): Nilesh D. Mankame of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Dorel M. Sala of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Thomas A. Seder of Fraser MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Alok Warey of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60R16/037, B60H1/00, B60N2/02, B60W10/30
CPC Code(s): B60R16/037
Abstract: a system for detecting and alleviating occupant seat discomfort includes a plurality of vehicle systems, a plurality of sensors, a human machine interface (hmi) and a controller. the plurality of vehicle systems control the interior environment of the vehicle. the plurality of sensors sense the interior environment of the vehicle and a condition of the occupant. the hmi receives an occupant profile. the occupant profile includes characteristics of the occupant and a plurality of occupant preferences. the controller is programmed to execute a method to adjust at least one of the plurality of vehicle systems based on the determination that the occupant is in a discomfort state.
Inventor(s): Patrick Giancarlo Gabriel DiGioacchino of Niagra Falls (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Utkarsh Saini of Pickering (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Fred W. Huntzicker of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60W30/06, B60W50/14, G01C21/34
CPC Code(s): B60W30/06
Abstract: methods and systems are provided for controlling alignment of a vehicle during parking that include obtaining sensor data via one or more sensors of a vehicle, as to passenger occupancy of the vehicle and as to a parking location for the vehicle; identifying, via a processor of the vehicle, which passenger seats of the vehicle are occupied, based on the sensor data; identifying, via the processor, the parking location based on the sensor data; and determining, via the processor, an offset for parking of the vehicle in the parking location, based at least in part on which passenger seats of the vehicle are occupied.
Inventor(s): Joshua LO of Whitby (CA) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60W30/18, B60W10/16, B60W10/184, B60W50/035
CPC Code(s): B60W30/18109
Abstract: a braking system includes brake circuits and a brake stability module. the brake circuits are configured to be independently activated and deactivated and when activated apply braking force at respective wheels of a vehicle. the braking stability module is configured to i) detect a failure with a first one of the brake circuits of a first axle of the vehicle, ii) lock or adjust an amount of engagement of a differential of the first axle of the vehicle to distribute brake force from a second one of the brake circuits of the first axle to one of the wheels at the first one of the brake circuits, and iii) control operation of the second one of the brake circuits to brake torque the one of the wheels at the first one of the brake circuits.
Inventor(s): Mia Levy of Los Angeles CA (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Evelyn Kim of Irvine CA (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Rajan Bhattacharyya of Sherman Oaks CA (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60W50/00, A61B5/16, A61B5/18, B60W40/08, B60W50/14, G06N3/04
CPC Code(s): B60W50/0098
Abstract: a system for dynamically adjusting interactions between an adas equipped vehicle and occupants of the vehicle includes one or more physiological sensors disposed on the vehicle and one or more control modules having a processor, a memory, and input/output (i/o) ports in communication with the one or more physiological sensors. the control modules execute program code portions stored in the memory that: collect sensor data from the one or more physiological sensors; analyze the sensor data and select a subset of the sensor data corresponding to a subset of the one or more physiological sensors; predicts, based on the subset of the sensor data, that an occupant of the vehicle is experiencing an increase in stress level; and adapt an adas action of the vehicle to reduce an occupant stress level from a first level to a second level lower than the first level.
Inventor(s): Stefano Bonasera of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Daniel Aguilar Marsillach of Detroit MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Sayyed Rouhollah Jafari Tafti of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60W50/06, B60W60/00
CPC Code(s): B60W50/06
Abstract: a method of adaptively tuning parameters in action planning for automated driving of a vehicle to a destination is provided. the method comprises receiving sensor data from a vehicle sensor, lane data of a road plan to the destination, and a plurality of first hyperparameters in a reinforcement learning agent at an initial state and an initial timestamp. the reinforcement learning agent has a planning policy. the method comprises adjusting the plurality of first hyperparameters via the planning policy having at least one first activation function to define an output defining a plurality of second hyperparameters. the method comprises determining a baseline trajectory action based on a trajectory reward value at a final state and a final timestamp. the method comprises modifying the baseline trajectory action between the initial state and the final state to define a refined trajectory action and controlling the vehicle based on the refined trajectory action.
Inventor(s): Mohammad Naserian of Windsor (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Allan Kenneth Lewis of Windsor (CA) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60W50/14, G06V20/56
CPC Code(s): B60W50/14
Abstract: a system for enhancing occupant awareness for a vehicle includes a display for displaying information to the occupant of the vehicle and a controller in electrical communication with the display. the controller is programmed to determine an activation state of the system. the activation state includes an activated state and a deactivated state. the controller is further programmed to determine a clearance distance between the vehicle and an object in an environment surrounding the vehicle in response to determining that the activation state is the activated state. the controller is further programmed to display a notification to the occupant of the vehicle based at least in part on the clearance distance.
Inventor(s): Steven Landry of Royal Oak 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): B60W50/16, B60W40/09, B60W50/10
CPC Code(s): B60W50/16
Abstract: a vehicle includes a system for generating, monitoring, and correcting an alert for an occupant of the vehicle. the system further includes multiple on-board input devices for generating a visual alert signal, an audio alert signal, and a haptic alert signal for an associated one of the visual notification, the audio notification, and the haptic notification received from notification devices. the system further includes a computer having one or more processors and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium (crm) storing instructions. the processor is programmed to determine a priority level of the alert, compare the priority level to a predetermined priority level threshold, and generate a reporting activation signal in response to the processor determining that the priority level is below the predetermined priority level threshold. the notification devices generates in real-time an error notification to indicate to the occupant that the notification characteristic is below the predetermined quality threshold.
Inventor(s): Alireza Esna Ashari Esfahani of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): B60W60/00, B60W40/02, G06F40/30, G06V20/58
CPC Code(s): B60W60/001
Abstract: a system for motion planning for a vehicle includes a processor that is programmed to analyze text data representing a natural language command related to an environment of the vehicle. the system generates a rule with an associated condition criterion portion and a result portion. for each potential driving action of a set of potential driving actions of the vehicle, the system determines whether the potential driving action contradicts the result portion of the rule. a driving action mask is generated that includes, for each potential driving action of the set of potential driving actions of the vehicle, a corresponding mask parameter. if the potential driving action contradicts the result portion of the rule, then the corresponding mask parameter acts to decrease a probability of selection of that potential driving action in a motion planning decision. the condition criterion portion is evaluated to determine whether the mask is applicable and if the mask is applicable, the driving action mask is used to determine a motion planning decision for the vehicle. a rule expiration criterion may also be evaluated to determine whether a rule is expired.
Inventor(s): Zhou WANG of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Zhisong Chai of Liaoning (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Wei Xu of Shenyang (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Jianfeng Wang of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): C21D9/46, B32B15/01, C21D1/74, C21D1/84, C21D6/00, C22C38/00, C22C38/02, C22C38/04, C22C38/06, C22C38/20, C22C38/22, C22C38/24, C22C38/26, C22C38/28, C22C38/38, C22C38/42, C22C38/44, C22C38/46, C22C38/48, C22C38/50, C22C38/58, C23C2/06, C23C2/40
CPC Code(s): C21D9/46
Abstract: a coated steel sheet includes a steel sheet comprising iron (fe); carbon (c) in a range from 0.05% to 0.35 wt. %; manganese (mn) in a range from 0.1% to less than 2 wt. %; chromium (cr) in a range from 1.2% to 6.0 wt. %; silicon (si) in a range from 0.01% to less than 0.6 wt. %; aluminum (al) in a range from 0.5% to 1.3 wt. %; vanadium (v) in a range from 0.01% to 0.5 wt. %; niobium (nb) in a range from 0.01% to 0.2 wt. %; and titanium (ti) in a range from 0.01% to 0.3 wt. %. a zinc coating is formed on an outer surface of the steel sheet.
Inventor(s): Alok Warey of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ronald O. Grover, JR. of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Balakrishna Chinta of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Elana M. Chapman of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, John O. Waldman of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Hugh W. Miller of Linden MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): F02D41/22, F02D35/02, F02D41/30
CPC Code(s): F02D41/22
Abstract: a method for early detection of a stochastic preignition (spi) in an internal combustion engine includes monitoring sensor data from a sensor that is coupled to the internal combustion engine of a vehicle, determining whether a spi event will occur using the sensor data and a hankel alternative view of koopman (havok) model, and commanding the vehicle to take a corrective action before the spi event occurs to prevent the spi event from happening in response to determining that the spi event will occur.
20240229867. EXTERNAL SNAP RING RETAINER_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)
Inventor(s): Gregory William Deneszczuk of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jesus Rene Sanchez Urbina of Oak Park MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): F16C35/063, F16C19/16
CPC Code(s): F16C35/063
Abstract: a snap ring retainer system includes a first member having an annular groove therein. a second member is engaged with the first member. a snap ring is received in the annular groove and includes a first side engaging the second member and securing the second member to the first member. a snap ring retainer includes a first portion engaged with the first member and a second portion extending radially from the first portion and engaged with the snap ring on an opposite side from the second member.
Inventor(s): Robin JAMES of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Megan E. Mcgovern of Detroit MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Dmitriy Bruder of Clinton Twp. MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Whitney Ann Poling of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Erik Damon Huemiller of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Shaomao Xu of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Caleb Reese of Ferndale MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): G01R31/385, H01M10/0525
CPC Code(s): G01R31/3865
Abstract: a method for validating non-destructive, electromagnetic methods in atmospheric conditions of a battery cell intended to include a lithium metal layer includes selecting a lithium mimic metal layer to replace the lithium metal layer; and creating a mock-up sample including one or more layers of the battery cell. one or more layers comprise the lithium mimic metal layer. the method includes performing electromagnetic testing of the mock-up sample.
Inventor(s): Kamran Ali of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Fan Bai of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Andreas Molisch of Los Angeles CA (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Nikhil Kowshika Nataraja of Los Angeles CA (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Sudhanshu Sharma of Los Angeles CA (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): G01S13/58, G01S13/50
CPC Code(s): G01S13/582
Abstract: a multi-static radar detection system for a vehicle includes one or more receivers for collecting multi-carrier modulation signals emitted by one or more transmitters that are positioned at base stations located in an environment surrounding the vehicle. the multi-carrier modulation signals include one or more types of reference signals. the multi-static radar detection system also includes one or more controllers in electronic communication with the one or more receivers. the one or more controllers execute instructions to collect, by the one or more receivers, a multi-carrier modulation signal emitted by the one or more transmitters. the one or more controllers determine a doppler shift and a time delay of a respective object located within the environment surrounding the vehicle based on an interpolated time-frequency grid; and transform a value for the doppler shift into a velocity value and a value for the time delay into a range value.
Inventor(s): Manoj Sharma of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): G03H1/22, B60K35/00, G02B27/01
CPC Code(s): G03H1/2294
Abstract: a system for training a machine learning algorithm to generate a plurality of ideal hologram phase correction maps includes a holographic head-up display (hud) configured to display a plurality of duplicates of a graphic based on a hologram phase map. the system further includes a camera system configured to view each of the plurality of duplicates of the graphic. the system further includes a controller in electrical communication with the holographic hud and the camera system. the controller is programmed to determine a plurality of ground-truth hologram phase correction maps using a genetic algorithm, the holographic hud, and the camera system. the controller is further programmed to generate a training dataset including a plurality of images of the graphic and train the machine learning algorithm to generate the plurality of ideal hologram phase correction maps.
Inventor(s): Reza Hajiloo of Waterloo (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, SeyedAlireza Kasaiezadeh Mahabadi of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ehsan Asadi of Markham (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Gianmarc Coppola of Richmond Hill (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Bakhtiar B. Litkouhi of Washington MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): G05D1/00, G05D1/02
CPC Code(s): G05D1/0088
Abstract: a method for controlling an autonomous vehicle includes receiving road data. the road data includes information about a plurality of potential events along the road ahead of the autonomous vehicle. the method further includes determining, in real time, a probability that the plurality of potential events along the road ahead of the autonomous vehicle will occur while the autonomous vehicle moves along the road and determining, in real time, an adjusted planned path using a probabilistic predictive control that takes into account the probability that the plurality of potential events along the road ahead of the autonomous vehicle will occur. further, the method includes controlling the autonomous vehicle to cause the autonomous vehicle to autonomously follow the adjusted planned path.
Inventor(s): Chuan Li of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Fan Bai of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Sushama K. Mithapally of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Andrew W. Averhart of Redford MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): G06V10/75, H04N19/146, H04N19/517
CPC Code(s): G06V10/751
Abstract: a method for video streaming includes receiving an input image from a camera. the input image includes a plurality of input grid areas. the method further includes receiving a template image. the method further includes comparing the matching error with a template-matching error threshold to determine whether the matching error is equal to or greater than the template-matching error threshold in order to identify unmatched grid areas of the input image. the plurality of input grid areas includes the unmatched grid areas and matched grid areas. the matching error of the matched grid areas is not equal to or greater than the template-matching error threshold. the method further includes transmitting the unmatched grid areas of the input image and identification information of the matched grid areas to the vehicle, thereby minimizing bandwidth consumption used during video streaming.
Inventor(s): Nilesh D. Mankame of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Dorel M. Sala of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Paul E. Krajewski of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): G06V20/58, B60R1/26, G06V10/26, G06V10/75
CPC Code(s): G06V20/58
Abstract: a system for de-emphasizing fixed vehicle-mounted objects within a rear camera display includes a rear camera system adapted to capture images as the vehicle moves in reverse and display the captured images on the rear camera display, and a data processor in communication with the rear camera system and the rear camera display and adapted to collect sequential images captured by the rear camera system, compare the plurality of sequential images, identify fixed vehicle-mounted objects within the sequential images, calculate a portion of the sequential images that are obscured by identified fixed-vehicle objects, and, when the portion of the sequential images that are obscured by identified fixed-vehicle objects lies within a pre-determined range, to outline the identified fixed vehicle-mounted objects within the rear camera display, and augment the identified fixed vehicle-mounted objects.
Inventor(s): Venkata Naga Siva Vikas Vemuri of Farmington Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Chandra S Namuduri of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Andrew J. MacDonald of Grosse Pointe Park MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Omer Tsimhoni of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ashhad Mohammed of West Bloomfield MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): G07C5/00, B60L53/62, B60L58/12, G01C21/34
CPC Code(s): G07C5/008
Abstract: systems and methods are provided for vehicular computation management. the system includes, onboard a vehicle, electric control units (ecus), a battery, a communication system, and a controller. the controller is configured to monitor energy consumption, operate the vehicle as a computational hub when the energy consumption is less than a threshold, including providing computational resources to an external node, determine whether the vehicle has excess energy and computational capacity when the energy consumption is equal to or greater than the threshold, including determining a usage of each of the ecus and determining an energy consumption of tasks executing thereon, and operate the vehicle as a hybrid computational hub when the vehicle has excess energy and computational capacity, including providing excess computational capacity of the ecus to the external node.
20240233506. VEHICLE BEACON MODE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)
Inventor(s): Russell A. Patenaude of Macomb Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Michael A. Gutierrez of Dearborn Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): G08B21/04, G07C5/08
CPC Code(s): G08B21/04
Abstract: method of using a vehicle to alert to potential risks includes determining that a user of the vehicle will be absent; determining an estimated absence time; and sending an alert to authorities, via a control system, if the user does not return within the estimated absence time. the method may include receiving the estimated absence time from the user, or the control system of the vehicle determines the absence and the estimated absence time. the user may define the absence and input the estimated absence time through a centralized location, such that the alert is sent from the centralized location. following expiration of the estimated absence time, detecting a pedestrian near the vehicle, and then playing a pre-recorded emergency message through speakers, such that the pedestrian is made aware of the pre-recorded emergency message. vehicle lights/horn may operate to guide the user, possibly in decaying fashion.
Inventor(s): Lawrence Andrew Bush of Shelby Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Prabhjot Kaur of Auburn Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Alireza Esna Ashari Esfahani of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): G08G1/14, G06V10/84, G06V20/58, H04W4/44
CPC Code(s): G08G1/143
Abstract: a method for reducing parking violations includes: receiving, by a controller of a vehicle, sign information of one or more traffic signs in an area surrounding the vehicle, wherein the sign information is a time series of data acquired by a set of cameras as the vehicle moves, using the vehicle as a frame of reference; identifying, by the controller, a potential parking spot in an area surrounding the vehicle; determining, by the controller, using the sign information, whether the potential parking spot is valid or invalid for the vehicle; and generating, by the controller, a notification if the potential parking spot is invalid.
Inventor(s): Umer Khalid of Farmington Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Russell A. Patenaude of Macomb Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): G08G1/16, B60Q9/00, G01P13/00, G07C5/02
CPC Code(s): G08G1/16
Abstract: an object detection and predictive motion warning system for a vehicle. the system may include a plurality of weight sensors configured to generate weight values in response to pressure being applied thereto and an object detection and predictive motion controller configured to detect an object within the vehicle and to predict a motion assessment for the object as function thereof.
Inventor(s): Mohammad Naserian of Windsor (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, An Xu of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Feiyu Cong of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Jie Zhu of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): G08G1/16
CPC Code(s): G08G1/166
Abstract: a warning system is provided for alerting a vulnerable road user (vru) of a predicted collision. the system includes one or more input devices for transmitting a first input signal associated with a first vehicle positioned in a first lane, a second input signal associated with a second vehicle positioned in a second lane, and a third input signal associated with the vru located on a crosswalk that extends across the first and second lanes. the system further includes a computer having a processor and a non-transitory computer readable medium. the processor is programmed to determine the predicted collision between the second vehicle and the vru at a predicted collision site. the processor is further programmed to generate an actuation signal. one or more roadway notification devices notify the vru that the second vehicle is positioned in the second lane and headed toward the predicted collision site in the crosswalk.
Inventor(s): Chandra S. Namuduri of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Rashmi Prasad of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H01L23/373, H01L21/48, H01L23/15, H01L23/38, H01L23/498
CPC Code(s): H01L23/3735
Abstract: aspects of the disclosure include a power module having enhanced thermal management. an exemplary power module can include a direct bond copper (dbc) substrate having a top copper layer, a bottom copper layer, and a dielectric layer between the top copper layer and the bottom copper layer. the power module includes a thin-film thermoelectric cooler (tftec) having a thermoelectric film positioned between a top insulator and a bottom insulator. one or more dies are positioned over the dbc substrate and the tftec and a controller is configured to adjust a thermoelectric device current of the tftec responsive to a temperature of the one or more dies.
20240234239. COOLED POWER MODULE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)
Inventor(s): Muhammad Hussain Alvi of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Junghoon Kim of ANN ARBOR MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Yilun Luo of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Kevin David Corpetti-Vazquez of Davisburg MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H01L23/373, H01L21/48, H01L23/00, H01L23/473, H01L23/498, H01L25/065, H01L25/07
CPC Code(s): H01L23/3735
Abstract: aspects of the disclosure include a 1.5 sided cooled power module for enhanced cooling and gate connections. an exemplary cooled power module can include an upside direct bond copper (dbc) having a first top copper layer, a first bottom copper layer, and a first dielectric layer between the first top copper layer and the first bottom copper layer. a downside dbc includes a second top copper layer, a second bottom copper layer, and a second dielectric layer between the second top copper layer and the second bottom copper layer. one or more dies are positioned between the upside dbc and the downside dbc. the upside dbc is sized such that a portion of an uppermost surface of the one or more dies remains exposed. bond wires are placed on the exposed portion of the one or more dies and terminated on the first top copper layer of the upside dbc.
Inventor(s): Yaoyu REN of Beijing (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Ming WANG of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Shaomao XU of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ryan Curtis SEKOL of Grosse Pointe Woods MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H01M4/04, H01M4/38, H01M4/66
CPC Code(s): H01M4/0404
Abstract: a method for coating a web with a metal layer includes heating a metal in a container to create molten metal. the metal is selected from a group consisting of lithium (li), sodium (na), potassium (k), indium (in), tin (sn), cadmium (cd), zinc (zn), and lead (pb). the method includes coating at least one surface of a web with a metal layer using the molten metal. the web is made of a material selected from a group consisting of copper (cu), nickel (ni), titanium (ti), stainless steel, polymer, and carbon.
Inventor(s): Jeffrey David CAIN of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Nicholas Paul William PIECZONKA of Windsor (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Anil K. Sachdev of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H01M4/36, H01M4/04, H01M4/58
CPC Code(s): H01M4/366
Abstract: an electroactive material for an electrochemical cell that cycles lithium ions is provided. the electroactive material includes a plurality of atomic layers and a plurality of cations disposed between the atomic layers. the plurality of atomic layers includes an atom selected from the group consisting of: silicon, germanium, boron, and combinations thereof. the plurality of cations is selected from the group consisting of: calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, nickel, potassium, sodium, and combinations thereof. a ratio of the cations to atoms that define the atomic layer may be less than about 1:2.
Inventor(s): Robin JAMES of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Megan E. MCGOVERN of Detroit MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Dmitriy BRUDER of Clinton Twp. MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Whitney Ann POLING of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Erik Damon HUEMILLER of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Shaomao XU of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Caleb REESE of Ferndale MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H01M4/62, H01M4/04, H01M4/66
CPC Code(s): H01M4/626
Abstract: the present disclosure provides electrode assemblies for safe nondestructive testing in ambient conditions. in certain variations, the electrode assembly includes a current collector and a non-reactive lithium mimic material disposed on or near one or more surfaces of the current collector or embedded in the current collector. in other variations, the electrode assembly includes include a current collector, a lithium metal material disposed on or near one or more surfaces of the current collector or embedded in the current collector to form an electrode assembly, and a non-conductive pouch holding the electrode assembly.
Inventor(s): Diptak BHATTACHARYA of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Caleb REESE of Ferndale MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Thomas E. MOYLAN of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Andrew Clay BOBEL of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Anil K. SACHDEV of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H01M4/66, H01M4/04, H01M4/62, H01M10/0525
CPC Code(s): H01M4/662
Abstract: an electrode assembly includes a current collector, a lithium metal foil, and an alloyed interface that chemically binds the current collector and the lithium metal foil. in certain variations, the alloyed interface includes an intermediate layer disposed between the current collector and the lithium metal foil, a portion of the current collector adjacent to the intermediate layer is alloyed with the indium, gallium, or alloy of indium and gallium defining the intermediate layer, and a portion of the lithium metal foil adjacent to the intermediate layer is alloyed with the indium, gallium, or alloy of indium and gallium defining the intermediate layer. in other variations, the alloyed interface includes a copper-lithium alloy.
Inventor(s): Zhe LI of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Qili SU of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Meiyuan WU of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Yong LU of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Haijing LIU of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H01M10/0565, H01M10/0562
CPC Code(s): H01M10/0565
Abstract: an electrochemical cell that cycles lithium ions includes a positive electrode that includes a positive electroactive material, a negative electrode that includes a negative electroactive material, and a free-standing separating layer disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. the free-standing separating layer includes a gel membrane that includes a polymer host and a liquid electrolyte and an integrated structural component disposed within the gel membrane. the integrated structural component may be selected from the group consisting of: a plurality of solid-state electrolyte particles, a nonwoven material, and a combination thereof.
Inventor(s): Zhe LI of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Qili SU of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Haijing LIU of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Shiguo ZHANG of Changsha (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Minghan ZHOU of Changsha (CN) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H01M10/0567, H01M10/052, H01M10/0568, H01M10/0569
CPC Code(s): H01M10/0567
Abstract: an anode-free electrochemical cell that cycles lithium ions includes a positive electrode assembly having a positive current collector and a positive electroactive material layer, a negative current collector that includes a surface configured to receive a negative electroactive material after one or more formation cycles of the anode-free electrochemical cell, and a separating layer disposed between the positive electroactive material layer and the surface of the negative current collector. the separating layer includes an electrolyte that includes greater than or equal to about 20 wt. % to less than or equal to about 99.5 wt. % of a concentrated electrolyte having a lithium salt concentration greater than or equal to about 2 m to less than or equal to about 6 m, and greater than or equal to about 0.5 wt. % to less than or equal to about 80 wt. % of an ionic liquid.
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): H01M10/44, H01M10/48, H02J7/00
CPC Code(s): H01M10/443
Abstract: a vehicle, system and a method of predicting a thermal runaway event in a battery pack. the vehicle includes a battery pack having a plurality of battery cells. the system includes a sensor and a processor. the measures a parameter of a battery cell of a battery pack of the vehicle. the processor is configured to determine a charging response of the battery cell from the parameter, determine a likelihood of the thermal runaway event from the charging response, and control an operation of the vehicle to prevent the thermal runaway event based on the likelihood.
Inventor(s): Andrew Clay BOBEL of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Anil K. Sachdev of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Anthony Michael Coppola of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Sayed Youssef Sayed Nagy of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jian Yao of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H01M10/653, C25D3/38, C25D5/50, C25D7/06, H01M10/613, H01M10/6557, H01M10/6567, H01M50/213
CPC Code(s): H01M10/653
Abstract: a process for making a ribbon-shaped hollow thermal conductor includes forming a sacrificial material into an insert including a plurality of parallel strands. plating the sacrificial insert with copper to form a ribbon-shaped structure and removing the sacrificial material from within the ribbon-shaped structure to create a hollow passage through a ribbon-shaped hollow copper thermal conductor.
Inventor(s): Jingyuan LIU of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, John Christian KALIL of Washington MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Sherman H. ZENG of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Hadley GRIFFIN of Grosse Pointe Farms MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Haijing Liu of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H01M50/172, H01M10/04, H01M50/533, H01M50/538
CPC Code(s): H01M50/172
Abstract: a battery cell comprises an electrode stack including a anode electrodes with a anode current collectors. a external tabs extend from the first side of the a anode electrodes. c cathode electrodes include c cathode current collectors and c external tabs. a separator comprises a continuous sheet interleaved between the anode electrodes and the c cathode electrodes. the a external tabs of the a anode electrodes are folded along the separator on the first side of the a anode electrodes. the c external tabs of the c cathode electrodes are folded along the separator on the second side the c cathode electrodes. the electrode stack is arranged in a housing. first and second tab positioning members including first and second external lead tabs are connected to the a external tabs and the c external tabs, respectively.
Inventor(s): Xingcheng Xiao of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Mei Cai of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Sherman H. Zeng of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H01M50/457, H01M10/0525
CPC Code(s): H01M50/457
Abstract: a coated polymer separator for a battery cell is provided. the coated polymer separator includes a polymer separator including a first primary surface and a second primary surface. the coated polymer separator further includes a ceramic-based composite coating disposed on the first primary surface and the second primary surface. the ceramic-based composite coating includes lithiated zeolite particles and particles of a second ceramic material including an oxide.
Inventor(s): Patricia M. Laskowsky of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Aniket P. Kothari of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Bridget A. Beaton of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, James Reilly of Castle Rock CO (US) for gm global technology operations llc, James C. Gibbs of Brighton MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Christopher Rowe of Hartland MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H02J3/32, B60L53/62, B60L55/00, H02J3/00, H02J7/00
CPC Code(s): H02J3/322
Abstract: a preemptive optimization of a power distribution event associated with providing an electrical power from a battery onboard a vehicle to a charging station offboard the vehicle. the preemptive optimization may include preemptively charging the battery in advance of the power distribution event and/or preemptively configuring the vehicle and the battery, such as with establishment of standby session, to provide electrical power from the battery to the charging station without providing the electrical power to the charging station until the charging station thereafter experiences an outage, interrupt, etc.
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, 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, Yongjie Zhu of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H02J7/00, B60L58/12, B60L58/19, H02J7/34
CPC Code(s): H02J7/0024
Abstract: a system for controlling propulsion in a vehicle includes a switching system connected to a battery system connected to a drive unit and to one or more electrical loads by a propulsion bus. a controller is configured to control the switching system to vary a voltage applied to the drive unit. the controller is configured to receive a request to transition between operating modes, the transition including a change of a voltage applied to the drive unit from an initial voltage level to a target voltage level. the controller is configured to sequentially perform deactivating the one or more electrical loads, based on the target voltage being higher than the initial voltage, pre-charging the one or more electrical loads, based on the target voltage being lower than the initial voltage, performing a discharge procedure, and operating the switching system to apply the voltage at the target voltage level.
Inventor(s): Sayed Youssef Sayed NAGY of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Anil K. Sachdev of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Anthony Michael Coppola of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jian Yao of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Chengwu Duan of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H02K3/22, H02K1/20, H02K3/24, H02K9/19
CPC Code(s): H02K3/22
Abstract: a process for making a hollow electrical coil for an electric motor includes forming a sacrificial insert material into a coil shaped insert. the coil shaped insert is placed into a copper plating bath and a copper plated coil shaped member is removed from the copper plating bath. the sacrificial material is removed from within the copper plated coil shaped member to create a hollow passage through a hollow copper coil shaped member. an exterior of the hollow copper coil shaped member is coated with an insulating adhesive material and the copper coil shaped member is compressed until the insulating adhesive material is set.
20240235328. COOLING FOR ELECTRIC MOTORS_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)
Inventor(s): Farzad Samie of Franklin MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Peng Peng of Columbus OH (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Xiaofeng Yang of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Alireza Fatemi of Canton MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H02K9/19, B60K11/02
CPC Code(s): H02K9/19
Abstract: embodiments include a system for cooling an electric motor and a vehicle including the same. the system for cooling the electric motor includes a pump configured to circulate a conductive cooling fluid through one or more portions of the electric motor and a heat exchanger configured to receive and cool the conductive cooling fluid received from the electric motor.
Inventor(s): Farzad Samie of Franklin MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Peng Peng of Columbus OH (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Alireza Fatemi of Canton MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H02K11/40
CPC Code(s): H02K11/40
Abstract: an alternating current motor system includes a motor frame, a rotor including a rotor shaft, a stator including multi-phase ac stator windings, a power inverter producing a multi-phase ac voltage coupled to the multi-phase ac stator windings and at least one ohmic connection between the rotor shaft and the motor frame including a conductive fluid.
Inventor(s): Yusheng Zou of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jian Yao of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H02K21/24, H02K1/14, H02K1/2793, H02K3/28
CPC Code(s): H02K21/24
Abstract: an axial flux electric motor includes a stator including a stator segment having a support frame formed with an opening defined by a continuous edge. a stator winding segment is arranged in the opening of the stator segment. the stator winding segment has an outer surface. a thermal interface material (tim) is disposed between the outer surface of the stator winding segment and the continuous edge defining the opening in the support frame
Inventor(s): Chunhao J. Lee of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Farzad Samie of Franklin MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Xiaofeng Yang of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H02P29/00, B60L15/20
CPC Code(s): H02P29/0027
Abstract: a system and control method for displacing a fluid out of an air gap of a propulsion motor is based upon at least one electric propulsion motor parameter and may include actuating an air injection pump configured to inject air into the air gap.
Inventor(s): Chuan Li of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Fan Bai of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Can Carlak of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Sheng Liu of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc
IPC Code(s): H04W4/44, H04L67/289, H04W4/021, H04W4/029, H04W28/02
CPC Code(s): H04W4/44
Abstract: a method for maintaining network quality of service (qos) for in-vehicle applications includes receiving historical network speed data from a plurality of remote actors and mapping a network speed along the road ahead of the host vehicle using the historical network speed data from the plurality of remote actors and identifying a bad network coverage zone along the road ahead of the host vehicle. the method further includes determining an amount of time that the host vehicle will spend in the bad network coverage zone, determining an amount of application data to cache as a function of the amount of time that the host vehicle will spend in the bad network coverage zone, and caching the amount of application data before the host vehicle reaches the bad network coverage zone.
GM Global Technology Operations LLC patent applications on July 11th, 2024
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- B22F9/04
- H01F1/057
- CPC B01F33/401
- Gm global technology operations llc
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- B05D3/06
- B25J11/00
- CPC B05D3/0413
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- CPC B21D37/04
- B21D37/10
- B21D13/02
- B21D37/16
- B62D21/15
- CPC B21D37/10
- B25J9/00
- B05B12/14
- B05B13/02
- B05B13/04
- B25J9/16
- CPC B25J9/0093
- B25J15/00
- CPC B25J11/0075
- B60B3/06
- B22D18/04
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- B22D21/04
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- C22C1/03
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- CPC B60B3/06
- B60B35/16
- B60B35/00
- B60R16/03
- B62D21/02
- CPC B60B35/16
- B60L53/16
- B60K1/04
- CPC B60L53/16
- B60L53/302
- H05K7/20
- CPC B60L53/302
- B60L55/00
- B60L58/12
- B60L58/16
- CPC B60L55/00
- B60P1/43
- CPC B60P1/43
- B60R1/26
- CPC B60R1/26
- B60R16/037
- B60H1/00
- B60N2/02
- B60W10/30
- CPC B60R16/037
- B60W30/06
- B60W50/14
- G01C21/34
- CPC B60W30/06
- B60W30/18
- B60W10/16
- B60W10/184
- B60W50/035
- CPC B60W30/18109
- B60W50/00
- A61B5/16
- A61B5/18
- B60W40/08
- G06N3/04
- CPC B60W50/0098
- B60W50/06
- B60W60/00
- CPC B60W50/06
- G06V20/56
- CPC B60W50/14
- B60W50/16
- B60W40/09
- B60W50/10
- CPC B60W50/16
- B60W40/02
- G06F40/30
- G06V20/58
- CPC B60W60/001
- C21D9/46
- B32B15/01
- C21D1/74
- C21D1/84
- C21D6/00
- C22C38/00
- C22C38/02
- C22C38/04
- C22C38/06
- C22C38/20
- C22C38/22
- C22C38/24
- C22C38/26
- C22C38/28
- C22C38/38
- C22C38/42
- C22C38/44
- C22C38/46
- C22C38/48
- C22C38/50
- C22C38/58
- C23C2/06
- C23C2/40
- CPC C21D9/46
- F02D41/22
- F02D35/02
- F02D41/30
- CPC F02D41/22
- F16C35/063
- F16C19/16
- CPC F16C35/063
- G01R31/385
- H01M10/0525
- CPC G01R31/3865
- G01S13/58
- G01S13/50
- CPC G01S13/582
- G03H1/22
- B60K35/00
- G02B27/01
- CPC G03H1/2294
- G05D1/00
- G05D1/02
- CPC G05D1/0088
- G06V10/75
- H04N19/146
- H04N19/517
- CPC G06V10/751
- G06V10/26
- CPC G06V20/58
- G07C5/00
- B60L53/62
- CPC G07C5/008
- G08B21/04
- G07C5/08
- CPC G08B21/04
- G08G1/14
- G06V10/84
- H04W4/44
- CPC G08G1/143
- G08G1/16
- B60Q9/00
- G01P13/00
- G07C5/02
- CPC G08G1/16
- CPC G08G1/166
- H01L23/373
- H01L21/48
- H01L23/15
- H01L23/38
- H01L23/498
- CPC H01L23/3735
- H01L23/00
- H01L23/473
- H01L25/065
- H01L25/07
- H01M4/04
- H01M4/38
- H01M4/66
- CPC H01M4/0404
- H01M4/36
- H01M4/58
- CPC H01M4/366
- H01M4/62
- CPC H01M4/626
- CPC H01M4/662
- H01M10/0565
- H01M10/0562
- CPC H01M10/0565
- H01M10/0567
- H01M10/052
- H01M10/0568
- H01M10/0569
- CPC H01M10/0567
- H01M10/44
- H01M10/48
- H02J7/00
- CPC H01M10/443
- H01M10/653
- C25D3/38
- C25D5/50
- C25D7/06
- H01M10/613
- H01M10/6557
- H01M10/6567
- H01M50/213
- CPC H01M10/653
- H01M50/172
- H01M10/04
- H01M50/533
- H01M50/538
- CPC H01M50/172
- H01M50/457
- CPC H01M50/457
- H02J3/32
- H02J3/00
- CPC H02J3/322
- B60L58/19
- H02J7/34
- CPC H02J7/0024
- H02K3/22
- H02K1/20
- H02K3/24
- H02K9/19
- CPC H02K3/22
- B60K11/02
- CPC H02K9/19
- H02K11/40
- CPC H02K11/40
- H02K21/24
- H02K1/14
- H02K1/2793
- H02K3/28
- CPC H02K21/24
- H02P29/00
- B60L15/20
- CPC H02P29/0027
- H04L67/289
- H04W4/021
- H04W4/029
- H04W28/02
- CPC H04W4/44
