GM Global Technology Operations LLC patent applications on July 25th, 2024

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Patent Applications by GM Global Technology Operations LLC on July 25th, 2024

GM Global Technology Operations LLC: 26 patent applications

GM Global Technology Operations LLC has applied for patents in the areas of H02K3/02 (2), H01M10/48 (2), H01M4/04 (2), H01M4/62 (2), H01M4/86 (1) H01M10/486 (2), H01M4/0435 (2), B22D25/04 (1), G01S7/417 (1), H02K15/0421 (1)

With keywords such as: vehicle, configured, electrode, drive, temperature, layer, lane, material, control, and shaft in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by GM Global Technology Operations LLC

20240246142. SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING A CAST REVERSE TILT-POURED FUEL CELL CRADLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Qigui Wang of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Liang Wang of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Tiruttani Munikamal of Bengaluru (IN) for gm global technology operations llc, Shasha Vali Shaik of Bangalore (IN) for gm global technology operations llc, Suresh Kumar K of Bangalore (IN) for gm global technology operations llc, Steven L. Burkholder of Archbold OH (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Thomas W. Gustafson of Clarkston MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B22D25/04, B22D21/00, B22D35/04

CPC Code(s): B22D25/04



Abstract: a system and method of manufacturing an aluminum fuel cell cradle are provided. the method comprises providing a negative cast mold having cavities to form the cradle having a length greater than a width to define a longitudinal axis and providing a feeding mechanism disposed about the mold and in fluid communication with the cavities thereof. the feeding mechanism comprises primary risers connected to and in fluid communication with the cavities. the method further comprises melting a first metallic material to define a molten metallic material, moving the mold to a vertical orientation about the longitudinal axis while feeding molten metallic material through the runner to the cavities, and moving the cast mold to a horizontal orientation. a second solidification time in the risers is greater than a first solidification time in the mold such that shrinkage of the solidified metallic material occurs in the risers away from the mold.


20240246287. SHEET LAMINATION ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR HOLLOW SEALED GEOMETRIES WITHOUT INTERNAL SUPPORT_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Raffaello Ardanese of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, James Joseph Deininger of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Andrew Thomas Cunningham of Cambridge MA (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Mark Allen Leavitt of Oxford MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B29C64/147, B29C64/153, B29C64/314, B33Y10/00, B33Y30/00, B33Y40/10

CPC Code(s): B29C64/147



Abstract: systems and methods are provided for building a product by additive manufacturing and creating hollow volumes without including build supports in the hollow volume for the layers above the hollow volume. an additive manufacturing cell includes a material handling device, a printer a material delivery system and an energy source to feed the sheets, print on the sheets, apply a powder on the printed sheets, build a hollow volume into the sheets and consolidate the sheets into a product with a contiguous structure.


20240246392. RELIEF VENT FOR HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Steven Jay Leathorn of Fort Gratiot MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Angel R. Munoz of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60H1/00

CPC Code(s): B60H1/00857



Abstract: a pressure relief valve includes a housing configured for installation into a duct opening of a duct, and a diffuser installed into the housing and movable between a closed position and an opened position along a valve axis. the diffuser includes a tubular diffuser body having an inlet opening at a first end, a diffuser cap located at a second end of the tubular diffuser body to close the tubular diffuser body at the second end, and one or more outlet openings located between the inlet opening and the diffuser cap. a biasing element biases a position of the diffuser toward the closed position. when an airflow pressure in the duct exceeds a threshold, the airflow urges the diffuser toward the opened position thus allowing the airflow to exit the pressure relief valve at the one or more outlet openings.


20240246451. SWITCHING REGULATOR INTEGRATED SMART ENERGY CENTER FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Chandra S. Namuduri of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Suresh Gopalakrishnan of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Infane Lowe of Grand Blanc MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Xinyu Du of Oakland Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Lyall Kenneth Winger of Waterloo (CA) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60L58/20, H02M3/158

CPC Code(s): B60L58/20



Abstract: a smart energy center for a vehicle is provided. the smart energy center includes a buck convertor configured to provide power to a first load that has a substantially constant resistance level and a boost converter configured to provide power to a second load that requires a minimum voltage level and substantially constant power level. the smart energy center also includes a buck-boost converter configured to provide power to a third load that requires a voltage level within a threshold range and an electronic fuse configured to provide power to a fourth load. the smart energy center further includes a controller configured to operate the buck convertor, the boost converter, the buck-boost converter, and the electronic fuse.


20240246504. COLLAPSIBLE PRIVACY PARTITION FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): David M. Aller of Grosse Pointe Farms MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60R21/02

CPC Code(s): B60R21/026



Abstract: a vehicle seat includes a seat including a seat base and a seatback. a collapsible privacy partition system is arranged adjacent the seat. the collapsible privacy partition system includes a first frame member and a second frame member, and a privacy partition connected to the first frame member and the second frame member. the privacy partition being selectively shiftable between a stowed configuration with the second frame member extending along the first frame member and a deployed configuration with the second frame member extending along the seat base.


20240246511. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR KEY ABSENCE MANAGEMENT IN A VEHICLE_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 Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Yongjie Zhu of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, David T. Proefke of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60R25/24, B60R25/25, B60R25/34

CPC Code(s): B60R25/241



Abstract: a system for key absence management in a vehicle configured to be started by an electronic key fob includes a key absence management controller that implements a method configured to authorize starting of the vehicle by monitoring presence and absence of the electronic key fob in the vehicle. if the controller finds the electronic key fob to be present in the vehicle, then the controller authorizes starting of the vehicle. if the controller finds the electronic key fob to be absent from the vehicle, then the controller authorizes starting of the vehicle based on detection of a keyless authority indicator. a vehicle configured to be started by an electronic key fob includes the system with the controller that implements the method.


20240246558. SCENE CREATION SYSTEM FOR AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Guangyu Jeff Zou of Warren MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Brent Navin Roger Bacchus of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Michael Alan Losh of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Indranil Palit of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60W60/00, B60W40/06, G01C21/00

CPC Code(s): B60W60/001



Abstract: a scene creation system for an autonomous vehicle includes one or more controllers executing instructions to receive perception data and map data of a roadway the autonomous vehicle is traveling along, and identify a plurality of lane segments of the roadway that the autonomous vehicle travels along based on the perception data and the map data. the one or more controllers connect the plurality of lane segments together based on a spatial relationship between the plurality of lane segments to create a lane graph. the one or more controllers classify each of the plurality of lane segments of the lane graph to one or more lane attributes and reassemble the plurality of lane segments to create a representation of the roadway. the one or more controllers recreate a scene of an environment surrounding the autonomous vehicle based on the representation of the lanes that are part of the roadway.


20240246591. SMART HANDLEBAR FOR UTILITY VEHICLES_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Noah SUMMERS of Stouffville (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Jarvis Chau of Markham (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Matthew Manko of Bowmanville (CA) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B62B5/00, B62B3/00, B62B5/06, G01G19/12, G01L1/22

CPC Code(s): B62B5/0073



Abstract: a utility vehicle including a housing configured for storing goods therein during transport. a handlebar extends into a chassis sleeve defined by a chassis. the handlebar is slidably moveable forward and backward within the chassis sleeve. a sensor includes a flexible member having a first end mounted to the chassis sleeve and a second end mounted to the handlebar. the sensor is configured to sense a magnitude and a direction of a force exerted on the handlebar by an operator. a control module is in communication with the sensor and a motor. the control module is configured to control motor speed and motor direction of the motor based on the magnitude and the direction of the force exerted on the handlebar by the operator as sensed by the sensor.


20240247455. EMITTER ARRAY FOR A LUNAR ROVER_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Satendra S. GURU of Owosso MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Fellpe CUELLAR-FERREIRA of Madison Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Babak MAKKINEJAD of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Maria Rossana RUIZ of Detroit MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Douglas James SPRY of Auburn Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): E02D3/11, B23K26/06, B23K26/324, G01N21/21, G01S7/48, G01S17/08

CPC Code(s): E02D3/11



Abstract: a lunar rover includes a lunar rover body, at least one wheel coupled with the lunar rover body, a drive module coupled with the at least one wheel, the drive module configured to drive rotation of the at least one wheel over a surface, an extension arm coupled to the lunar rover body, an emitter array coupled to the extension arm, and a controller electrically connected with the emitter array. the controller is configured to control the emitter array to emit at least one of laser electromagnetic waves or maser electromagnetic waves towards the surface to sinter lunar regolith particles on the surface.


20240247669. DRIVE SHAFT CONNECTION_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Avissai ALCANTARA of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): F16B7/04, F16D1/116

CPC Code(s): F16B7/0426



Abstract: a torque transfer assembly including a drive shaft with external splines. a first proximal groove and a first distal groove of the drive shaft are spaced apart at a first distance. a driven member includes a hub configured to receive the drive shaft. the hub includes internal splines, a second proximal groove, a second distal groove, and a slit. the second proximal groove and the second distal groove are spaced apart at a second distance equal to the first distance. a first retention member is configured to be inserted into the slit and into cooperation with the first proximal groove when the drive shaft is seated in the hub. the first distal groove of the drive shaft aligns with the second proximal groove of the hub when the drive shaft is within the hub such that the first proximal groove of the drive shaft is aligned with the slit.


20240247693. CLUTCH SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVE ENGAGEMENT OF A VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Farzad Samie of Franklin MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Dongxu Li of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Lei Hao 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): B60K6/383, B60K6/387, F16D41/12

CPC Code(s): B60K6/383



Abstract: a system for selectively engaging and disengaging a drive shaft from an electric vehicle drive system includes a clutch device connected to the vehicle drive system, the vehicle drive system including an electric motor connected to a transmission system connecting the drive system to the drive shaft. the transmission system includes a first transfer gear connected to a second transfer gear by a transfer shaft, the second transfer gear is connected to the drive shaft, and the clutch device is disposed at the transfer shaft. the system also includes an actuator configured to control the clutch device to selectively engage the electric motor with the drive shaft, and to selectively disengage the electric motor from the drive shaft.


20240248044. VEHICLE COOLANT SYSTEMS_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Nicholas Paul William PIECZONKA of Windsor CA (US) for gm global technology operations llc, William Reginald Collin of Dearborn MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Thomas J. Chapaton of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ratandeep Singh Kukreja of Auburn Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G01N21/94, F01P11/06, F01P11/14, G01N21/53, G01N21/85

CPC Code(s): G01N21/94



Abstract: a vehicle coolant system includes a pipe configured to facilitate a flow of vehicle coolant through the pipe, a light source configured to transmit at least one wavelength of light through the vehicle coolant, and a signal detector configured to receive at least one wavelength of light transmitted through the vehicle coolant, and to generate a signal intensity value corresponding to a measured intensity of the at least one wavelength of light received at the signal detector. a controller is configured to receive the signal intensity value from the signal detector, identify a coolant contamination threshold value corresponding to the vehicle coolant, compare the signal intensity value received from the signal detector to the coolant contamination threshold value, and initiate a vehicle coolant remedial action according to a result of comparing the signal intensity value received from the signal detector to the coolant contamination threshold value.


20240248147. STATE OF HEALTH MEASUREMENT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Christopher R. Neuman of Denver CO (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G01R31/392, B60L53/62, G01R31/382, H02J7/00

CPC Code(s): G01R31/392



Abstract: a method and system for estimating state of health (soh) of a battery configured for providing electrical power to a motor for driving a vehicle. the method and system configured for measuring an enhanced soh for the battery according to an enhanced soh process. the enhanced soh process including maximizing a discharge depth of the battery to maximize accuracy of the enhanced soh measurement.


20240248174. RADAR REFLECTION DETECTION WITH CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORK KERNELS MATCHED TO REFLECTION-GHOST OFFSET_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Oded Bialer of Petah Tikva (IL) for gm global technology operations llc, Yuval Haitman of Oranit (IL) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G01S7/41

CPC Code(s): G01S7/417



Abstract: a method that includes obtaining reflective radar signals regarding a scene monitored by a radar sensor system having an antenna array that is characterized by effecting a reflection-ghost offset in one or more domains, determining a reflective-intensity (ri) spectrum in three domains based on the reflective radar signals, producing a filtered ri spectrum by applying a trained convolutional neural network (cnn) to the ri spectrum by, at least in part, filtering the ri spectrum using one or more cnn kernels that incorporate the reflection-ghost offset; and detecting objects in the monitored scene based, at least in part, on the filtered ri spectrum.


20240249534. LANE EDGE FUSION SYSTEM FOR AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Brent Navin Roger Bacchus of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G06V20/56, G06V10/80

CPC Code(s): G06V20/588



Abstract: a lane edge fusion system for an autonomous vehicle includes one or more controllers executing instructions to receive perception data and map data of a roadway the autonomous vehicle is traveling along. the one or more controllers derive a plurality of map lane edge points from the map data and a plurality of perception lane edge points from the perception data and select an evaluation point based on the plurality of map lane edge points and the plurality of perception lane edge points. the one or more controllers fit an implicit function for the evaluation point based on an implicit moving least squares approach. the one or more controllers build a fused lane edge by setting a point on the implicit curve as one of a plurality fused lane edge points.


20240250233. LAMINATION PROCESS FOR PTFE-BASED ELECTRODE FILMS ON CURRENT COLLECTORS_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Ming WANG of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Mary Gilliam of Farmington Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Xiaowei Yu of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ryan Curtis Sekol of Grosse Pointe Woods MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Graham Garner of Grand Blanc MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M4/04, H01J37/32, H01M4/62

CPC Code(s): H01M4/0435



Abstract: a method for fabricating an electrode for a battery cell includes supplying a first electrode film from a first roll. the first electrode film comprises an active material for exchanging lithium ions and a binder. the method includes treating a first side of the first electrode film using a first plasma treatment system; supplying a current collector, and heating and pressing the first side of the first electrode film to a first side of the current collector together using first and second rollers.


20240250234. FORMATION OF LITHIUM FLUORIDE RICH PROTECTIVE ELECTRODE LAYERS USING ROLLER AND STATIC PRESSING_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Caleb Reese of Ferndale MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Sayed Youssef Sayed Nagy of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Joel G. Toner of Imlay City MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jeffrey David Cain of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Xingcheng Xiao of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M4/04, H01M4/13, H01M4/38

CPC Code(s): H01M4/0435



Abstract: a pressing machine includes pressing devices, actuators and a control module. at least one of the pressing devices includes a surface having a fluoropolymer material. at least one of the actuators is configured to adjust pressure of the pressing devices on one or more lithium foils, such that the surface presses against one of the one or more lithium foils to form a protective layer. the control module is configured to control the at least one of the actuators to adjust a parameter to control at least one of thickness of the protective layer and fluoride content of the protective layer.


20240250238. METHOD OF MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE ELECTRODES_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Chuanlong WANG of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Xiaosong Huang of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Mark W. Verbrugge of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M4/139, H01M4/62, H01M4/86

CPC Code(s): H01M4/139



Abstract: a composite electrode for an electrochemical cell that cycles lithium ions is manufactured by introducing a solvent, a binder, electroactive material particles, and an electrically conductive agent into a screw extruder to form an electrode precursor mixture. the electrode precursor mixture is discharged from the screw extruder and deposited on a metal substrate to form an electrode precursor layer. the electrode precursor layer is calendared by passing the electrode precursor layer between rollers to adhere the electrode precursor layer to and uniformly distribute the electrode precursor layer over the metal substrate. then, the electrode precursor layer is dried to remove the solvent therefrom and form a solid electrode layer including the electroactive material particles, the electrically conductive agent, and the binder on the surface of the metal substrate.


20240250289. METHOD FOR REDUCED INTERFACIAL IMPEDANCE IN A SOLID-STATE BATTERY CELL_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Xingcheng Xiao of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M10/0562, H01M10/0585

CPC Code(s): H01M10/0562



Abstract: a method to create a battery cell is provided. the method includes, within a vacuum or an inert atmosphere, utilizing an etching process to remove a passivation layer from a primary surface of a solid electrolyte. the method further includes applying a surface coating to the primary surface. the method further includes, within the battery cell, disposing the solid electrolyte including the surface coating between an anode and a cathode.


20240250301. ELECTROLYTES FOR SILICON-CONTAINING ELECTRODES_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Dewen KONG of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Haijing LIU of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Si CHEN of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Mengyan HOU of Shanghai (CN) for gm global technology operations llc, Mark W. VERBRUGGE of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M10/0567, H01M4/36, H01M4/58, H01M4/583, H01M10/0525, H01M10/0568, H01M10/0569, H01M50/46

CPC Code(s): H01M10/0567



Abstract: an electrochemical cell that cycles lithium ions includes a positive electrode that includes a positive electroactive material, a negative electrode that includes a silicon-containing negative electroactive material, a separating layer disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and an electrolyte that is in contact with at least one of the positive electroactive material, the negative electroactive material, and the separating layer. the electrolyte includes greater than or equal to about 0.1 wt. % to less than or equal to about 10 wt. % of a phosphite-type additive.


20240250323. INDIVIDUAL POUCH CELL TEMPERATURE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR THERMAL RUNAWAY PROTECTION MITIGATION_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Ratandeep Singh KUKREJA of Auburn Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Michael P. BALOGH of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Daad Bourhan HADDAD of Warren MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Mark W. VERBRUGGE of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M10/48, H01M10/42

CPC Code(s): H01M10/486



Abstract: a battery system includes: a battery cell; and a temperature sensing array disposed on a surface of the battery cell, the temperature sensing array including: a conducting strip; and a plurality of temperature sensors connected in series with the conducting strip such that current flowing through the conducting strip flows through each of the temperature sensors, where each of the plurality of temperature sensors has at least one characteristic that varies in accordance with temperature, where the plurality of temperature sensors is distributed in different locations across the surface of the battery cell, and where an output current of the temperature sensing array varies in accordance with a change in temperature in any of the different locations.


20240250325. BATTERY CELL GROUP CONDUCTIVE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Seth P. Mansfield of Oak Park MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, John M. Barnowsky of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ethan T. Quy of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Matthew Pernot of Imlay City MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M10/48, H01M10/613, H01M10/625, H01M10/653

CPC Code(s): H01M10/486



Abstract: a cell temperature measurement system for a battery includes a heat spreader and a temperature sensor. the heat spreader is configured to thermally conduct energy through a substrate from a cell contact to a sensor contact. the temperature sensor is configured to generate a measurement reflective of a cell or another component temperature of the battery. the temperature sensor may generate the temperature measurement according to readings taken with a probe positioned proximate the sensor contact.


20240250569. STABILIZED CORE ASSEMBLY FOR CARBON FIBER SLEEVED ELECTRIC MOTOR ROTOR_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Anthony Michael Coppola of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Derek Frei Lahr of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Alireza Fatemi of Canton MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Erik Brandon Golm of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Alan G. Holmes of Clarkston MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Michael B. Viola of Macomb Twp. MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H02K1/30, H02K1/04, H02K1/27

CPC Code(s): H02K1/30



Abstract: the present disclosure includes a rotor core assembly for an electric motor. the rotor core assembly includes a plurality of laminations secured together. a center bore is defined by the plurality of laminations. a longitudinal axis of the rotor core assembly extends along an axial center of the center bore. a carbon fiber sleeve surrounds the plurality of laminations. magnet slots are defined by the plurality of laminations. the magnet slots extend parallel to the longitudinal axis. magnets are seated in the magnet slots. reinforcing bores are defined by, and extend across, the plurality of laminations. reinforcing members are seated in the reinforcing bores.


20240250570. ELECTRIC MOTOR USING ULTRA-CONDUCTING COPPER_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Lei HAO of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Qigui WANG of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, John S. AGAPIOU of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Thomas W. NEHL of Shelby Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Xiaohui DU of West Bloomfield MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H02K3/02

CPC Code(s): H02K3/02



Abstract: an electric motor includes a stator and a rotor rotatable relative to the stator and having an air gap between the rotor and the stator, wherein at least one of the stator and the rotor include a plurality of windings formed from ultra-conducting copper foil.


20240250590. METHOD TO PRODUCE ELECTRIC MOTOR CONDUCTOR WIRES FOR HIGH FREQUENCY_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): John S. AGAPIOU of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Qigui WANG of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Lei HAO of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H02K15/04, B21D5/16, H02K3/02

CPC Code(s): H02K15/0421



Abstract: a method of making a conductor includes folding/stacking/rolling an ultra-conducting copper foil into a multiple layer folded/stacked/rolled ultra-conducting copper foil. cladding the multiple layer folded/stacked/rolled ultra-conducting coper foil with one of copper and aluminum into a cladded folded/stacked/rolled ultra-conducting copper foil and plastically deforming the cladded folded/stacked/rolled ultra-conducting copper foil into one of a cladded ultra-conducting copper wire, bar, and cable.


20240251160. BANDWIDTH SAVING FOR WIRELESS CAMERA USING MOTION VECTORS_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Chuan Li of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jace C. Stokes of Highland MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Sushama K. Mithapally of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Fan Bai of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H04N23/65, G06T7/13, G06T7/194, G06T7/20, G06T7/60, G06V10/75, G06V10/764

CPC Code(s): H04N23/651



Abstract: a system for bandwidth saving for wireless cameras using motion vectors includes wireless cameras disposed within the vehicle, and capturing input image data. a control module, having a processor, memory, and input/output (i/o) ports, executes control logic stored in memory. a first control logic receives, real-time input image data from the cameras. a second control logic processes the input image data to maintain (wi-fi) bandwidth utilization within the vehicle below a predetermined threshold and maintains and maximizes real-time image data streaming quality through semantic segmentation and background memorization. a third control logic generates an output including background and foreground image portions. the output is transmitted to a human-machine interface (hmi) within the vehicle and periodically replaces the background portion with a cached background scene that is transmitted to the hmi.


GM Global Technology Operations LLC patent applications on July 25th, 2024